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Federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers are gathered in Manitoba this week for critical discussions on the future of Canadian agriculture. The meetings, which wrap up Tuesday, come at a time when global trade disruptions, domestic infrastructure needs, and food security are top of mind for producers and policymakers alike.

Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald says the meetings are an opportunity to listen to regional concerns and collaborate on national solutions.

The Swift Current Comp's Ardens soccer team got a running start to the season, returning from Weyburn with a duo of victories over the weekend.

The Ardens secured a 12-0 win over Yorkton Sacred Heart and took a 6-1 win over Weyburn on Saturday.

Grade 10 striker, Rowan Robinson, led with four goals and three assists. 

They're set to host their home tournament this weekend at the OM Irwin field.

Residents of Swift Current have been notified of traffic restrictions downtown this Monday.

The portion of Dufferin Street West between First Avenue North West and Central Avenue North is subject to lane restrictions while repairs to an alley are completed.

Drivers are asked to slow down where necessary and follow any signage.

For more information, contact the City of Swift Current.

Cruisin the Market filled downtown Swift Current and Memorial Park with a huge variety of classic cars on Saturday.

The Rogue Cruisers were pleased to record nearly 180 vehicles in attendance, with 81 pre-registers. 

Cory Schultz, a co-founding member of the Rogue Cruisers, was thrilled that they had so many volunteers helping out, with members of the City also lending a hand. 

As federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers are meeting in Winnipeg this week, the future of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is drawing renewed attention. While the Conservative Party has proposed eliminating the broader program, both farm leaders and Conservative MPs are emphasizing that agriculture will remain exempt.

Keith Currie, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), stressed the importance of the program to the sector.

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow and Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie are calling on the federal Liberal government to approve the emergency use of strychnine as a way to deal with the increased number of gophers or Richardson’s ground squirrels (RGS) across the Prairies.

Several local motocross riders were up against competitors from across the province and Manitoba over the weekend.

The Swift Current Motocross Association sent a trio of riders to Virden, Manitoba, for Round 11 of the Saskatchewan Motocross Association's Provincial Championship Series.

Swift Current's Adairia Dickie secured second place overall in the Ladies B division, in addition to 20th in the Superminis.

Rorie Dickie took sixth in the plus 40 class, as well as seventh place in the vet junior division. 

Members of the Swift Current and District Chamber of Commerce were on hand last week to honour a local business with the SCBEX Hall of Fame Award.

Smart Flowers has been in business for 50 years, and owner Poppy Parsons was extremely grateful to receive this recognition.

"Celebrating 50 years this year was a huge accomplishment, to carry on that legacy that Jim Smart started back in 1975," said Parsons. "And to be recognized by community leaders, I'm just blown away and truly honoured." 

Romana Didulo has been released from custody.

Surrounded by her white hat-clad members of the "Kingdom of Canada" group, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" emerged from the Swift Current Provincial Court, saying she was "doing well" and thanking her supporters.

In front of a packed courtroom on Monday morning, Judge Alan Jacobson imposed several conditions.

Didulo must remain at a specified address in Regina at all times unless she obtains permission from her parole officer.

1:20 p.m. 09/08/2025 Update:

Swift Current Municipal RCMP say that the missing individual has been located. 

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Swift Current Municipal RCMP are advising folks of a missing person and are seeking the public's assistance. 

36-year-old Fatou Toure was reported missing on September 6 and was last seen around 12:45 a.m. on August 29 at the Travelodge in Swift Current, and may have been carrying a black garbage bag at the time she was last seen.