• MP Anderson calling for investigation into CWB losses

  March 5, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Cypress Hills Grasslands MP David Anderson is calling for a full investigation into losses incurred by the Canadian Wheat Board's trading activity.

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• Saskatchewan: this is our time to flourish

  March 5, 2009 - 5 h 00

  We'd like to thank U.S. giant CNN for a story they produced earlier this week, a story effectively declaring this province the best place to be in North America. "Saskatchewan's unemployment rate fell to 4.1 per cent in January from 4.2 per cent...

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• Pledges needed as next step towards regular air service for Southwest

  February 19, 2009 - 5 h 00

  The establishment of a community travel bank and securing business and individual pledges to utilize airline transportation services is the latest step towards bringing regular scheduled airline service to the Swift Current Regional Airport.

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• Economy causes cut to MCC international program

  February 5, 2009 - 5 h 00

  A reduction of $2.4 million has been made to MCC's international program as a consequence to the financial crunch being experienced around the globe.

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• City mailing assessment notices in mid February

  February 5, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Swift Current property owners can expect to receive assessment notices in the mailbox during the third week in February.

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• Non profits could hold a key to economic stimulus

  January 15, 2009 - 5 h 00

  In the midst of auto sector bailouts, forestry relief, banking assistance and stimulus spending on roads, bridges and other buildings, it's easy to forget about the economic importance of the non-profit sector. Yet it is a $112 billion industry...

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• Ag and Ex changes planned to preserve Frontier Days traditions

  December 25, 2008 - 5 h 00

  A series of changes are being planned in order to continue the Frontier Days tradition in the Southwest. "What the group (directors) want and what they are fighting for is to keep Frontier Days as close to what it is, what you are use to seeing,"...

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• Premier says province stronger following fall legislative session

  December 11, 2008 - 5 h 00

  Premier Brad Wall said the province is better off thanks to the steps taken by the government during this past seven-week legislative sitting.

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• Modus named to Profit Magazine's Hot 50

  October 2, 2008 - 5 h 00

  For the second consecutive year Modus Structures has earned a spot on Profit Magazine's Hot 50 list.

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• Swift Current receives over $9 million from SIGI program

  September 25, 2008 - 5 h 00

  Swift Current is among the first 35 communities to receive funding through the Saskatchewan Infrastructure Growth Initiative (SIGI) Program.

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Other news

• September 25, 2008 Canadians know Harper is not the best candidate to guide economy
• March 13, 2008 McInnes wins sales award for supporting women
• February 28, 2008 Southwest breaks record in February land sales
• October 25, 2007 Community Futures share agreement
• October 18, 2007 Small Businesses key to economic growth
• October 4, 2007 Action Southwest analyzing performance of area economy
• September 27, 2007 Action Swift Current conducts survey