Contributed Last week, Canadians learned that under the current Liberal government, not only did Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada allow ISIS Terrorist Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi to enter Canada, but he was also granted Canadian citizenship. How does this happen in Canada? The Trudeau Liberals must be held accountable, but the Minister refuses to admit responsibility. The Conservatives were successful in calling an emergency meeting… Read More »
The 19th annual Crowsnest Pass Heritage Festival will take place from August 1 to 5. This years’ festival will be a mix of traditional and in-person festival events and virtual activities. The 2024 Heritage Festival theme “Prohibition – The End of an Era” commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ending of Prohibition in Alberta and Crowsnest Pass rum running heritage. This year’s launch event which… Read More »
Alberta Health Services Effective immediately the Piyami Health Centre is temporarily closed following damage from a water leak, to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. This closure includes public health and allied health programs, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging and the ambulatory clinic. Long-term care on site is not affected. Affected program staff will contact those with appointments to reschedule or relocate appointments. Laboratory… Read More »
SaskEnergy will be conducting controlled natural gas flaring at the Success Compressor Station, which is located within the RM of Riverside and approximately 6 kilometers southwest of the Village of Success. Flaring will take place on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd, from 8:00am to 10:00am. Subject to change based on operating requirements. Residents and drivers in the area may see a 40-foot flame… Read More »
Contributed Celebrating SCBEX – Swift Current Business Excellence Awards again this year! Awards season kicks off with nominations open July 1 thru August 31st. This is the public’s opportunity to recognize excellence in 9 different award categories. How do you vote? Now is your chance to do so by submitting your nominations. Nominations - https://www.swiftcurrentchamber.ca/the-2024-scbex-awards/ Anyone can be nominated (within Award criteria) and anyone can… Read More »
A fierce house fire in Swift Current resulted in a single fatality. According to a City of Swift Current media release, the Swift Current Fire Department responded to a structure fire on 14th Avenue Southeast just before midnight on June 18. Firefighters saw flames coming out of two windows and the back door when they arrived on the scene. They initiated a fast attack firefighting… Read More »
The BC Hockey League (BCHL) has announced that five Alberta-based teams have signed franchise agreements and are now officially members of the league, as of… Read More »
Contributed Kodiaks soccer continues to dominate in the Athletic Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC). Both teams are still undefeated going into week four of the season… Read More »
By Justin Sibbet Alberta Newspaper Group A crack, a bang and a burst. Thousands of litres of water flowed freely from a pipe in the… Read More »
Collin Gallant Alberta Newspaper Group Aurora Cannabis made more money on growing vegetable seedlings than on recreational cannabis over the last 12 months, but improved… Read More »
Contributed The Western Hockey League announced on Wednesday, that Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie has been named as the Central Division’s Executive of the Year,… Read More »
Contributed The Swift Current Broncos have partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Swift Current Branch for a mental health awareness game January 31st, 7… Read More »
By Greg Haubrich The Saskatchewan government is spending too much money and it’s costing taxpayers big time. The government offered no tax relief to cash-strapped… Read More »