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CTV News
7 days ago
- Climate
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Air quality warnings issued for parts of southeast Saskatchewan
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality warning for parts of southwest Saskatchewan including Swift Current and Moose Jaw. (Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued an air quality warning for parts of southwest Saskatchewan including Swift Current and Moose Jaw, as smoke from wildfires continues to drift south. On its website, ECCC is advising people to limit their time outdoors and to consider rescheduling outdoor activities. By Monday evening, areas under the warning are expected to see an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) rating of 10+ or 'very high risk.' As of Monday evening, Regina's AQHI was listed as a 'moderate risk.' According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), as of Monday afternoon there are 52 active wildfires in the province.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Two people face total of 82 charges in connection to rural Sask. break-ins
A pair of suspects are facing over 80 charges following an alleged spree of break-ins near Swift Current. The break-ins occurred between June 1 and June 26 in the Swift Current Rural detachment area, according to a release from the Saskatchewan RCMP on Wednesday. A 28-year-old from Nekaneet First Nation and a 20-year-old from Swift Current are each facing 41 charges, for a total of 82. Among the charges are 13 counts of breaking and entering with intent, five counts of theft of a motor vehicle, three counts of theft under $5,000, eight counts of theft over $5,000, five counts of breaking and entering, and seven counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The pair appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on Wednesday. RCMP say the investigation is considered ongoing.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Sport
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Dawgs fall short Friday night in Swift Current
The Dawgs lost to the 57s 4-3 in Swift Current on Friday night. The Okotoks Dawgs settled for a split of a two-game series in Swift Current, dropping a tight 4-3 decision to the 57s Friday night. Third baseman Wilmer Henriquez had two hits, scored one and homered to lead the 57s, who rallied for three in the fifth to erase a 2-1 Okotoks lead, courtesy of a two-run home run from Zane Skansi in the fourth. Nkosi Didder threw five innings, giving up two earned runs to pick up the win for the 57s. Nate Charlton, who threw two-thirds of an inning for Okotoks and gave up three earned runs, picked up the loss. The loss came a night after a 5-2 victory over Swift Current on Thursday night. The Dawgs return home for a weekend series against the Brooks Bombers. First pitch Saturday night is set for 7:05 p.m.
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Sport
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Swift Current Broncos name Dean DeSilva new head coach
The Swift Current Broncos have named Dean DeSilva the team's next head coach, making the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. DeSilva joins the Broncos after four seasons as an assistant coach with the Everett Silvertips, including a 2024-25 campaign that saw the Silvertips post a league best 48-12-4-4 record before losing to the Portland Winterhawks in seven games in round two of the playoffs. The Broncos announced in May that they were parting ways with former head coach Taras McEwen after parts of two seasons. Under McEwen the Broncos went 35-30-1-2 in the 2024-25 WHL regular season, grabbing the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference before falling to the eventually league champion Medicine Hat Tigers in five games in the first round. More to come…
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Swift Current hosts annual kite festival
Regina Watch WATCH: Over the weekend, people from across North America showed off their kites at Swift Current's 19th annual Windscape Kite Festival.
