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The City of Swift Current is warning residents about traffic delays in Swift Current. 

Throughout the day, sewer jetting work in the commercial district on the northwest side of Swift Current may cause disruptions to local traffic. 

People are advised to use caution and to accommodate any workers operating in the area. 

The Aquatic Centre repairs are progressing well, according to an update from the City of Swift Current.

The facility was closed early this year in May to allow for extensive shoring work, electrical upgrades, and upgrades to the plumbing system. The work was budgeted at $2.1 million.

Melissa Shaw, acting CAO for the City of Swift Current, was able to report that the work is currently only at $1.5 million. 

The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world

Alberta is marking 75 years of rat-free status.

An aggressive control program had made it the largest inhabited area in the world that is free of true rats.

There is no resident population of rats, and the rodents are not allowed to establish themselves.

Update - 12:25 pm:

RCMP have announced that a press conference will be held in Regina regarding the Richmound investigation.

The conference will begin at 2:30 p.m. at RCMP Headquarters in Regina. 

Original Story - 10:17 am:

RCMP have confirmed that they are currently working in Richmound. 

A large police presence has moved into the former Richmound school, which has been the headquarters of Romana Didulo and her followers since 2023. 

October 11, 1939 – August 22, 2025

Gordon Schatkoske of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away on August 22, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born on October 11, 1939, and grew up on a family farm north of Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Gordon attended Central Public School and graduated from SCCI in 1958.

Walkers, joggers, and runners alike are encouraged to join in on the Terry Fox Run in Swift Current on September 14. 

Kim Targerson and her daughter, Winnie Targerson, attended Swift Current city council on Tuesday evening to declare the Sunday as "Terry Fox Day".

Preseason hockey action will see the Swift Current Broncos taking on the Regina Pats on Wednesday night, all while supporting MyCityCare Swift Current. 

Entry to the game will be in exchange for a cash donation of $5 or with a donation of a non-perishable food item. These donations will be used to construct emergency care packages. 

Tom Weppler, director of MyCityCare Swift Current, describes the emergency care packages as a hamper that goes to individuals or families in need.

The Swift Current Broncos drop the puck on the WHL pre-season tonight.

The Broncos host the Regina Pats in a special rookie game at InnovationPlex.

Several conservation groups have joined forces to lead a pasture tour in southwest Saskatchewan, coming up on September 13.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Southwest Sheep Pasture, Nature Saskatchewan, and Birds Canada will delve into the history of the area, land management strategies, and identify local fauna and flora from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SaskPower has advised a number of southwest residents about a brief planned power outage scheduled for Wednesday morning. 

Customers located in the Village of Robsart, rural areas south of Robsart, and to the US border will be affected.

The power outage is set to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in updates on both planned and unplanned outages across Saskatchewan can head to SaskPower's website.