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Farewell to Bella ‘Brave’ Thomson: A Swift Current Star Who Touched Millions

Farewell to Bella ‘Brave’ Thomson: A Swift Current Star Who Touched Millions

Jul 15, 2024 | 6:42am
Ten year old Bella Thompson – the perfect picture of bravery. A little girl who despite the medical challenges she faced every single day – never stopped smiling. Bella was born with a rare mutation causing three diseases, leaving her with no immune system. In late 2023, Bella underwent a life saving bowel transplant and […]
Highway collision claims life of 52-year-old Swift Current man

Highway collision claims life of 52-year-old Swift Current man

Jun 21, 2024 | 10:25am
Rosetown RCMP responded to a fatal collision on Highway #4, 15 kilometres south of Elrose, SK, yesterday at 9:30 a.m.  A 52-year-old male from Swift Current, driving an SUV, died at the scene after the vehicle collided with a semi.  The semi driver, uninjured, was taken to the hospital for assessment.  Highway #4, temporarily closed […]
111th Stock Growers AGM & Convention aims to “reach new heights”

111th Stock Growers AGM & Convention aims to “reach new heights”

Jun 6, 2024 | 8:17pm
The 111th Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) AGM & Convention is set for next week in Swift Current. President of the Stock Growers Garner Deobald says the theme this year is “reaching new heights”. “Reaching new heights is something that I think we all aspire to,” Deobald explained. “With markets where they’re at, being at […]
Timing is Everything

Timing is Everything

May 16, 2024 | 2:20am
“If you see someone today that needs your help, help them. In life you get what you give. Even if it is a smile, look people in the eyes, connect, and show them some love.” This little inspirational note was in a basket in a funky little shop on the edge of Chinatown in Victoria, […]
Pats blanked by Broncos 3-0

Pats blanked by Broncos 3-0

Feb 3, 2024 | 4:49am
The chances were there for the Regina Pats on Friday night, but unfortunately the goals weren’t, as they were shutout by the Swift Current Broncos 3-0. Reid Dyck made 27 saves in the win for Swift Current, his second straight shutout win. Pats Ewan Huet was busy making 36 saves. After a scoreless first period, […]
Pats begin weekend set at home against the Broncos

Pats begin weekend set at home against the Broncos

Feb 2, 2024 | 11:29am
After a two-month break, the Regina Pats and the Swift Current Broncos will become over the next two weeks. Tonight, the Pats will host the Broncos, followed up by weekend home-and-home series on February 16 & 17. Regina is coming off a three game stretch away from the Brandt Centre, going 1-2 during that span, […]
Naloxone resistant fentanyl could be circulating in Saskatchewan

Naloxone resistant fentanyl could be circulating in Saskatchewan

Dec 12, 2023 | 8:51pm
The RCMP are warning there is a dangerous strain of fentanyl circulating in Southern Saskatchewan, particularly in the Swift Current and Moose Jaw areas.  The biggest concern is this strain could be resistant to but may be resistant to naloxone, a fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of overdoses caused by opioids. Police […]
Swift Current RCMP arrest two people after seizing drugs

Swift Current RCMP arrest two people after seizing drugs

Dec 1, 2023 | 1:52pm
Two people have been arrested and charged after police seized close to 50 grams of drugs at a residence in Swift Current. On November 29, the Swift Current Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team (STRT) executed a search warrant at a residence in Swift Current as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Officers located and seized 42 […]
Swift Current Broncos Coach Suspended

Swift Current Broncos Coach Suspended

Nov 24, 2023 | 5:17am
The head coach of the Swift Current Broncos has been handed a five-game suspension for violating the Western Hockey League’s standards of conduct. No details on the violation have been provided other than it occurred during a team practice on November 13th. The Broncos said the following day that Devan Praught had been suspended indefinitely. […]
Pats fall short in Swift Current 5-2

Pats fall short in Swift Current 5-2

Nov 17, 2023 | 11:56pm
The Regina Pats opened up their five-game road stretch with a 5-2 loss against the Swift Current Broncos. Swift Current stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the opening 40 minutes. Keegan Slaney scored on the power play for the Pats. Jaxsin Vaughan chipped in with a goal. Rylan Gould, Clarke Caswell, Josh Fillmon, Owen […]