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Swift Current City RCMP members will be amongst other front-line officers taking part in the provincial rollout of body cameras.

These cameras will be in use when an officer executes the law. They must be activated by the officer for recording and will be visible to citizens.

Swift Current City RCMP Staff Seargent, Evan Gordon, confirmed that they will be part of this initiative, although they are not involved in phase one. 

The Art Gallery of Swift Current recently announced the launch of a brand-new artist talk series they'll be hosting called Art for Lunch. 

Swift Current's own Hugh Henry will be featured at the very first Art for Lunch coming up on November 26 during noon hour. 

Luke Maddaford, curator of exhibitions and programming at the Art Gallery of Swift Current, noted that Art for Lunch will be an ideal opportunity to learn about the ideas behind the artwork and the process while showcasing local artists.

Tomorrow night, don't forget to bring your donation for Fill the Ambulance at the tree lighting. 

Hutch Ambulance will be parking one of its units at Market Square, where people can drop off donations of food, clothing, winter wear, toys, games, and other Christmas essentials. 

The goal is to, of course, Fill the Ambulance! They will then be distributing the donations to both Southwest Crisis Services and the Swift Current Salvation Army. 

Jasmine Jones, who works at Hutch Ambulance, is excited to help spread Christmas cheer to those who need it. 

Yesterday's snow led to more than just a few collisions. 

Saskatchewan RCMP are reporting that 120 weather-related collisions and crashes were called into them from all across the province. 

Those calls were recorded between 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 19, 2024, and 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024. 

Drivers are encouraged to consider road conditions before heading out. Snow and blowing snow is expected to continue today across Saskatchewan, with travel restrictions possibly in store.

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.

People out early on the roads this morning might have spotted an interesting phenomenon over Swift Current. 

Pillars of light were floating over most of the city, suspended in the air over light sources. These silent and beautiful sights are the result of ice crystals in the air, reflecting the light sources. 

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Shannon Moodie, the pillars are not too uncommon. 

"I want to say it's common, but maybe not that common," she said. "Essentially it's just when the conditions are right."

Anyone looking to try their hand at Archery has a unique opportunity this Christmas. 

For just $15, people can come out to the Colonel Clifton Centre on Tuesdays to shoot with the Swift Current Archery Club. Simply pop by at 7 p.m., pay the price, and their team of experts will help you become acquainted with both the bow and the arrow. 

Helping run this promotion up until Christmas Day is Dale Obst, who has been in the club for 65 years. 

The Saskatchewan Party has announced their cabinet for their upcoming term, with the southeast seeing some new representation.

Daryl Harrison, the MLA for the Cannington constituency, will be serving as the Minister of Agriculture.

Harrison says that he's honoured to serve, bringing with him first-hand experience in the industry.

The Town of Kyle is making another effort to find a new mayor.

Local non-profit, MyCityCare, will be setting up a pop-up shop this weekend where they'll be giving away clothing and winter necessities. 

The pop-up shop will be set up in the Great Plains College gymnasium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Saturday.

Tom Weppler, director of MyCityCare Swift Current, encourages those who can to donate old clothing, winter jackets, gloves, and non-perishable foods for food hampers as well as Adopt Families for Christmas.