Temporary closure of Piyami Health Centre

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 »

Medicine Hat JazzFest Kicks off Today. MEDICINE HAT, Alberta (May 25 2024) The Medicine Hat JazzFest is celebrating its 28th anniversary from, June 25 to 30, 2024. The Medicine Hat JazzFest kicks off today with the first events in a week packed with worldclass music. Free and ticketed events, a reduced pass price and a new youth ticket that lets anyone 25 years and younger… Read More »

Fire restriction back in Lethbridge County

As of 2 p.m., Monday, June 24, a Fire Restriction is in place for Lethbridge County. The risk of fire spread has been elevated due to warmer temperatures and high winds. These weather conditions are expected to continue with little to no precipitation in the forecast. The Restriction is in place to prevent wildfires. They threaten public safety and can result in evacuation orders, property… Read More »

SCBEX nominations now open to honour Swift Current’s best in business 

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 »

Fatal fire in Swift Current

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 »

Theatrical event in Swift Current provides powerful message about reconciliation

By Matthew Liebenberg mliebenberg@prairiepost.com A powerful theatrical event brought a strong message about reconciliation and a need to learn from the past to audiences in southwest Saskatchewan. The Truth and Reconciliation Committee of Swift Current and Area hosted performances of New Blood: A Story of Reconciliation on May 14 and 15. It is inspired by the life of Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman of Siksika… Read More »