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Saturday will see the return of the Cruisin' the Market car show in Swift Current. 

Following Market Square, people will be able to walk in and amongst the classic, the restored, and the custom rides lining First Avenue North, Herbert Street East, and Memorial Park. 

For the second year now, the Rogue Cruisers will be running the car show element on behalf of the City of Swift Current. Both Dustin Vipond and Cory Schultz, co-founding members of the Rogue Cruisers, are inviting everyone with a ride they want to show off to join them at the show. 

A Swift Current man recently pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from a series of thefts and break-ins that took place this past winter.

Jesse Ryan Oscar appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court last week, pleading guilty to one count of possession of stolen property with a value under $5,000

Crown prosecutor Greg Lee shared that the 25-year-old changed his previous plea of not guilty to guilty.

The accused is set to return to court for his sentencing on October 8.  

RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.

RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."

Highway 13 is experiencing some work, three kilometres east of Scottsguard.

Speed restrictions are in place, slowing traffic to 60 kilometres per hour. 

Flag persons are in attendance, and traffic should be prepared to stop.

For updates on any and all highway conditions, people can check the Highway Hotline for detours, delays, and dangers.

Hudson Darby is coming home.

The Swift Current Broncos have acquired the 18-year-old forward from the Portland Winterhawks for recent U.S. draft pick Easton Dozark.

“We are excited to add Hudson to our organization,” said Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie in a media release. “We feel he will be a tremendous addition to our young group. He competes, has high-end character, and will help provide leadership and culture to the young core we are building. We are happy to welcome him back home.”

The Riverhurst Ferry has closed operations due to the weather.

High wind gusts have made for unsafe operating conditions, closing the Lake Diefenbaker ferry crossing. 

Travellers are advised to check the Highway Hotline for ferry operation status for all ferry crossings. When the Riverhurst Ferry reopens, the hotline will have that information before anywhere else. 

The Highway Hotline also provides updates for all roads and highways for any major delays, detours, or dangers. 

Traffic is being impact by an incident at the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 4 overpass.

Motorists are advised to use caution as a school bus is stopped under the overpass, and a truck pulling a camper trailer is stopped on the on ramp to the Trans-Canada Highway.

RCMP are on site, and are speaking to both vehicles.

Details on this incident haven't been shared at this time.

Swift Current Online will provide an update when available.

Tail Light Tuesday saw a decent turnout for the start of September.

The kids may be back in school, but the Rogue Cruisers are still taking over the Living Sky Casino parking lot every Tuesday evening, with over 80 vehicles turning up in their most recent show. 

Co-founding member of the Rogue Cruisers, Ron Schultz, was glad to see so many people come down despite how busy back-to-school can be.

International Literacy Week is returning to Swift Current and will stretch from September 7 to 13. 

Olivia Brotzell of the Swift Current Library attended the Swift Current city council on Tuesday evening alongside Tekeyla Friday of the Chinook Regional Library to present this year's theme and programming. Both are members of the Southwest Literacy Committee. 

"Literacy is the foundation for so many aspects of our lives," said Brotzell. 

One of the most promising scorers in the WHL made their pre-season debut last night, but it was the goaltenders who stole the show.

Berney Weston and Aiden Eskit slowed Maddox Schultz and the Regina Pats in a 2-1 victory for the Swift Current Broncos.

It was a pre-season "rookie game" between the two clubs. 

Weston stopped 27 of the 28 shots he faced in his half of the game, while Eskit then turned aside all 28 shots sent his way.