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Evan Baxter is joining Country Thunder
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (253+ words) A southwest Saskatchewan musician will be taking the stage at one of Canada's biggest country music festivals this summer. Evan Baxter is set to perform during a songwriter session at this year's Country Thunder Saskatchewan in Craven, giving festivalgoers a…...
Mankota Rodeo ready for fun to begin on Friday
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (251+ words) The Mankota Rodeo is set to return this weekend, bringing competitors and spectators from across the Prairies to the southwest Saskatchewan community. The annual event will feature rodeo performances Friday and Saturday at 6 p. m. , along with slack competition Saturday morning. Mankota…...
Free family event launches summer in Swift Current
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (486+ words) Families gathered to celebrate the start of summer as the City of Swift Current and ACT Swift once again partnered to host their annual Parks Play kickoff event. The event, now in its fourth year, welcomed families for a day…...
Local runner smashes half-marathon
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (213+ words) A Swift Current product competed in a half-marathon in Saskatoon, where she was able to beat her previous time by three minutes." Tanisha Gardner participated in the Saskatoon Road Runners Association's Saskatchewan Marathon on May 31. The 22-year-old said that she's…...
Friends of Dufresne Sale brings exclusive savings to Swift Current shoppers
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (563+ words) A week of special offers and community appreciation is coming to Swift Current as Dufresne Furniture & Appliances prepares to host its annual Friends of Dufresne Sale. Running from June 11 to June 17, the event is designed as a thank-you to the…...
Broncos change Saturday home game start time for families
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (115+ words) The Swift Current Broncos are moving all Saturday home games during the 2026-27 season to a 6 p. m. start time. The organization announced the change this week, citing a more family-friendly experience for fans attending games at Innovation Plex. The club added fans…...
Johnson throws shutout as Argue Law 57's snap skid
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (172+ words) An impressive performance on the mound and at the plate helped the Swift Current Argue Law 18 U AAA 57's snap a four-game losing streak Tuesday night. Jase Johnson threw a complete-game shutout, striking out eight batters, while Mason Fauser went…...
Four local players selected in SJHL Draft
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (367+ words) The southwest was well represented at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Draft on Tuesday, with four local players hearing their names called. Gull Lake's Carter Bleau and Josh Benjamin, Swift Current's Dane Irwin, and Shaunavon's Benson Wallis were selected during…...
Ashley Park fundraiser supports future playground project
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (211+ words) Residents gathered at the former Ashley Park School grounds in Swift Current over the weekend to support plans for a new playground and recreation space in the Ashley Park neighbourhood. The Ashley Park Community Group hosted a fundraising event that…...
Chambers heading to England with Team Canada for British Amateur Championship
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (468+ words) Swift Current's Jeff Chambers is heading overseas this week after being selected as an assistant coach with Team Canada for the British Amateur Championship. The head teaching professional at Elmwood Golf Club learned of the opportunity about three weeks ago…...