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The Swift Current Broncos (13-7-0-0) dropped their first loss at home since October 12, falling 3-1 to the Tri-City Americans (14-5-1-0) Tuesday night.

Despite hitting the post twice early in the first, Broncos forward Luke Mistelbacher (Steinbach, MB) would continue to carry his hot hand with his 14th goal of the season from Josh McGregor (Brandon, MB) & Carlin Dezainde (Calgary, AB). With the goal, Mistelbacher has a league high 15 game point streak.

The new mayor of Morse is looking to continue the work of his predecessor.

Former councillor Rocky Penner moved to the top job by acclamation after the retirement of George Byklum.

"I'm quite excited to become the new mayor," Penner said. "I know I have some big shoes to fill. Our previous mayor served for 12 years, and he did a great job. I know that I can always go to him if I have any concerns as well as talk to my Council.

The Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats are staying home tonight.

Due to road conditions from the snowfall, the Wildcats have postponed their game scheduled for tonight in Saskatoon.

That game will be made up at a later date.

Swift Current doesn't have another Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League game on their schedule until Saturday, November 30th in Weyburn.

The Wildcats sit second in the league standings and are two points up on Saskatoon.

Canada Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but "a lot of ground" remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day.

“On smaller issues, we were able to find some progress,” said Canada Post spokesman Jon Hamilton in a phone interview.

"The special mediator has helped facilitate those discussions. So we're going to continue to be at it. We're committed to getting collective agreements," he said, adding that arbitration is off the table for now.

Canada's inflation rate climbed back up to two per cent in October, shifting expectations slightly in favour of a smaller, quarter-percentage point interest rate cut next month. 

The report from Statistics Canada on Tuesday said prices in October increased at a faster annual pace in five out of the eight major components of the consumer price index.

A major driving factor of the uptick in headline inflation was gasoline prices on an annual basis falling to a lesser extent in October compared with September.

Update at 5:35 p.m. 

The Trans-Canada Highway is open again between Waldeck and Rush Lake.

The Highway Hotline notes travel is not recommended between Swift Current and Rush Lake. 

Update at 4:15 p.m.

The Trans-Canada Highway between Waldeck and Rush Lake is currently closed due to multiple semis jack-knifed heading eastbound.

Original story at 3:37 p.m.

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November 9, 1958 - November 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother, brother-in-law and uncle Kevin James Ohlheiser.  Kevin passed away at his home in Saskatoon Monday November 4, 2024, at the age of 65.

Kevin was born November 9th, 1958, in Gull Lake to Bob & Betty Ohlheiser.  He attended school in Gull Lake and throughout his school years, he enjoyed many activities including playing football, hockey & curling.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

A big shift in hours of operation for a southwestern Saskatchewan Canada-U.S. border crossing will come into effect early next year.

Yesterday the Canadian Border Services Agency announced a reduction of hours for 35 ports of entry, including six in Saskatchewan and two in the southwest, beginning on Jan. 6, 2025.