Make a Designated Driver Part of Your Holidays

In this December 18, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; With numerous office parties and other celebrations this time of the year, RCMP remind you to have a designated driver. Partners in Employment in Swift Current now offers a job search resource centre for its clients. Keeping youth active through the holidays and into the new year is the goal of Saskatchewan in Motion

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Filipino Community Hosts Cultural Celebration

In this December 14, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; Having a working smoke detector is important year round and especially during the holiday season. Participants from across Saskatchewan were in Swift Current for the 2019 Provincial Boxing Championship. It was an evening of food and music at the Swift Current’s Filipino community’s annual Christmas party.

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RCMP Locate Missing Swift Current Man

In this December 11, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; Following weeks of searching for Colton Koop, his body was discovered in the Swift Current Creek. The Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will be in Swift Current February 6-9. The Swift Current SPCA is suggesting to wait after the holiday season to adopt a pet.

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The Sound of Music on the Swift Current Stage

In this December 7, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; The Safe Places Program continues to build momentum with the Chinook School Division partnering with the initiative. SCCHS students take to the stage with their version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s, The Sound of Music. Keeping youth active is the focus of an annual Saskatchewan in Motion shopping guide.

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Innovation Invests In The Western Canada Summer Games

In this December 04, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; As the sponsorship drive continues for the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games in Swift Current, Innovation Credit Union is investing $25,000 for the athletes village. Keepsakes of Conflict is a unique exhibition at the Art Gallery of Swift Current showcasing mementos of war through trench art. As you embark on your holiday shopping the Swift Current SPCA has the perfect stocking stuffer.

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Hodgeville Christmas Tradition Celebrates 10 years

In this November 30, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News News; RCMP are reminding you to lock your vehicle doors as holiday packages are tempting to thieves. A dedicated group of volunteers in Hodgeville present a decorative display each year at the local community centre with a Night Jesus Was Born. This year the celebration marks its 10th year.

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Salvation Army Launches 2018 Christmas Campaign

In this November 27, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; Christmas is a busy time for the Swift Current Salvation Army and the annual kettle campaign is underway. As you prepare to deck the halls, fire safety is in the spotlight and you’re reminded to check your lights and extension cords for any damaged ends. Proper hand hygiene and food safety are linked to the Noro Virus.

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First Church To Join Safe Places Program

In this November 23, 2018 episode Southwest TV News; As Safe Places builds momentum, St. Stephen’s Anglican Church is the first congregation to join the program. Local fundraisers have assisted the Southwest Saskatchewan Oldtimers’ Museum in Maple Creek with an expansion and plans for the future. Smoke detectors save lives and you’re reminded to change the batteries on a regular basis

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KidSport Fundraiser Benefits Swift Current Youth

In this November 20, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; The annual KidSport breakfast in Swift Current was another successful fundraiser with former Swift Current Bronco Todd Holt as guest speaker. Winter road conditions can change quickly and motorists are reminded to be prepared with an emergency road kit. The 2019 Swift Current SPCA calendars are now on sale with proceeds assisting the local shelter.

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Swift Current Museum Honours Local Veterans

In this November 16, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; New impaired driving laws are in effect in Saskatchewan and as the holiday season approaches, motorists are reminded to obey the rules of the road. A total of twenty banners have been sponsored through a veterans banner program presented by the Swift Current Museum. As you plan a winter vacation health officials remind you to have your vaccinations up to date.

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Local Family Share Their Story At United Way Gala

In this November 9, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; An annual fundraiser for the Swift Current United Way focuses on social issues in the community. This year the Mamer family from Swift Current shared their story and struggles with Addiction. The Broncos Strong Night benefits STARS and other key agencies. As Remembrance Day approaches we reflect on Swift Current’s contribution to the various war efforts through the years.

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Southwest Saskatchewan Supports Annual Healthcare Fundraiser

In this November 6, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; The annual Pharmasave Radiothon for Healthcare raised funds to purchase medical equipment at the Cypress Regional Hospital. Saskatchewan youth smoking rates are higher than the national average and a concern to the Canadian Cancer Society. Southwest Saskatchewan will experience winter however, Environment Canada is forecasting milder than normal temperatures.

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Swift Current Chamber Hosts 20th Annual SCBEX Awards

In this November 2, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; The 20th Annual SCBEX Awards honored business success in ten categories. It’s that time of the year to roll up your sleeve for the influenza vaccine. Your furnace is the hardest working appliance in the home and annual maintenance should be on your pre-winter checklist

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Leader Integrated Healthcare Facility Grand Opening

In this October 30, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News; Following years of fundraising and construction, Leader and area residents finally have a new and improved integrated healthcare facility. The Swift Current Salvation Army is asking for your support to fill the shelves at the food bank and help those in need. Telephone and email scams are a growing concern and RCMP remind you that if an offer sounds too good to be true it likely is.

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Maple Creek Loses A Cultural Icon – The Star Cafe Closes

In this October 26, 2018 episode of Southwest TV News: Tina Cresswell and staff have said farewell to the customers of the Star Café & Grill in Maple Creek as the restaurant has closed its doors. Community and recreation was in the spotlight during the annual SPRA Roundup Conference. A showcase of work by Saskatchewan artist Joe Fafard is in the spotlight at the Art Gallery of Swift Current

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New Math Tool Launched at OM Irwin School

In this October 23 episode of SWTV News; Women’s health is in the spotlight during October with Breast Cancer taking centre stage. It’s that time of the year to roll up your sleeve and protect yourself from influenza and a new math learning tool for elementary students is launched at O.M. Irwin School in Swift Current.

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