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The Saskatchewan Public Health Authority has declared the former Richmound School unfit for habitation due to unsanitary conditions. 

Posted at the front gate, a notice from the SPHA declared that the facilities were not connected to a lawfully operating sewage system. As such, in accordance with The Public Health Act, 1994, the building has officially been declared as unfit for habitation. 

The Swift Current Fire Department was dispatched to the Swift Current City Landfill early this morning.

According to a news release, both the City detachment and the RM 137 Fire Department responded to the incident at 5:23 a.m., with the Swift Current Fire Department remaining on scene until 10:00 a.m. to address hot spots.

A total of 3 vehicles responded to the incident, with 11 personnel on scene.

No additional details have been provided, as the incident is currently under investigation. 

Swift Current and area has been placed under a frost warning.

Frost is expected to develope overnight, and to last into Saturday morning.

People are advised to cover their gardens, and to take precautions for other frost sensative plants.

Frost warnings are issued when temperatures are expected to reach freezing during the growing season.

SPCA Swift Current was the featured partner at the final Taste of Summer Community BBQ. 

Close to 150 people were in attendance, which amounted to over $1,500 raised for SPCA Swift Current

Fundraising manager Kash Knight says donations like this help in a variety of ways.

City-Wide Connection saw droves of families come out to register for another year of clubs, teams, and activities.

This year, 28 groups had booths at the Stockade building in Kinetic Park. They ranged from sports teams, clubs, support groups, and martial arts. 

Brad Woods, partnerships and events coordinator for the City of Swift Current, was happy to see so many people join them on Thursday night. 

"We have got a really great group of vendors," said Woods. "And usually there is something for everyone."

A defiant self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" remains in custody over the weekend after her first appearance in Swift Current Provincial Court.

"Remember, innocent until proven guilty," Romana Didulo told the assembled crowd as she was led into the courtroom on Friday morning. "False accusation of possession of weapons. False accusation of trying to intimidate the justice system."

Judge Alan Jacobson spent 45 minutes patiently explaining the proceedings to Didulo despite her consistent interruptions.

Country 94.1's Local Sports Live returns to the gridiron Friday afternoon at the Swift Current Comp. High School.

The Colts will host the Moose Jaw Peacock Tornadoes as they look to continue their winning start to the season.

Kye Griffin, punter, kicker, and defensive back for the Colts, said he's excited for the chance to begin the season with a 2-0.

Southwestern Saskatchewan could experience an early first frost of the season on Friday night.

Environment and Climate Change Canada says there's a risk of frost overnight for most of the province.

The potential for frost is two weeks ahead of Swift Current's average first frost of the summer and fall.

Crawford Luke, meteorologist with Environment Canada, said once the wind dwindles Friday night, the chance for frost will rise.

The Swift Current Broncos have announced perhaps the largest coaching staff in franchise history.

They've added retired local NHL veteran Travis Moen and Burnaby product Roshen Jaswal as assistant coaches.

They join the returning Regan Darby as assistants on new Head Coach Dean DeSilva's staff.

The self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada," Romana Didulo, made her first court appearance Friday morning in Swift Current.

Didulo, who was arrested by Saskatchewan RCMP on Wednesday during a raid of the former Richmound School, and re-arrested on Thursday, appeared before Judge Alan Jacobson.