In this April 2, 2019 episode of Southwest TV News; In an effort to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease, the annual elm tree pruning ban is now in effect through August 31 across Saskatchewan. Karen Richmond is the new board chair for the Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce and says increasing membership numbers is one of several goals for 2019. The Main Street Swift Current program is accepting grant applications from downtown businesses to assist with esthetic upgrades to their buildings.