Community Drug Information Night at The Centre in Swift Current

Choose Life Ministry will be hosting an informational evening at the Center in Swift Current on November 23. Throughout the evening, attendees will discover the do’s and don’ts for parents of addicted children, hear inspiring stories and learn more about life at Choose Life Ministry.

“We are looking forward to coming to Swift Current to address the current drug and mental health problems the city is facing,” said Executive Director, Shelley Boyes. “Often times, parents have nowhere to turn and feel they have no one safe to go to. We want to provide a space that is safe for people to come and ask questions and find support. The people sharing at the event have first-hand life-experience in a drug crisis and will offer support, connection, and hope. We want to help people find their way in an often difficult, hopeless, and unpredictable situation”.

If you are concerned about the illegal drug trade in our community and schools or have a child that is struggling, this session is for you!

Nathan Wiebe, Executive Director of the Centre stated, “Illegal drugs continue to negatively impact our youth, young adults, and adults in our city. Our nation is facing an opioid overdose crisis that continues to have devastating impacts on our community. People don’t know where to turn and we want to give them an outlet. If you are looking for information or simply need some support, we encourage you to come on November 23.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m. and will promptly conclude at 9 p.m. There will be coffee, snacks, and door prizes. Everyone welcome!

The Swift Current Curling Club hosted an international field of 28 women's teams at the inaugural RBC Dominion Securities Western Showdown, Oct. 13-16. There were teams from Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Scotland, Sweden and Switzerland. Among the competitors were three-time world champion Silvana Tironzoni from Switzerland, two-time Swedish champion Isabella Wrana, the 2018 Winter Olympics silver medalist Eun-Jung Kim from South Korea, and two-time Saskatchewan Scotties chamption Penny Barker. Curling fans can look forward to another world class event at the InnovationPlex in Swift Current from Oct. 28-31. The 2nd annual IG Wealth Management Western Showdown will feature men's teams from various countries, including three-time Olympic medalist Niklas Edin from Sweden, the 2021 Western Showdown champion and 2019 Brier champion Kevin Koe and other top Canadian curlers such as Matt Dunstone, Colton Flasch, John Epping and Steve Laycock.

Photos by Matthew Liebenberg/Prairie Post Swift Current curler Kelly Schafer (centre) played with Winnipeg's Team Abby Ackland at the Women's Western Showdown. She is pictured releasing a stone to teammates Sara Oliver (at left) and Mackenzie Elias.

Kadriana Lott (at left) and Rachel Kaatz of Winnipeg's Team Darcy Robertson sweep a stone during a game at the Women's Western Showdown, Oct. 13.

Ashley Howard, who skips a team out of Regina, releases a stone to teammate Shelby Brandt during a game at the Women's Western Showdown, Oct. 13.

Jenna Loder (at front) and Melissa Gordon of Winnipeg's Team Beth Peterson sweep the ice ahead of a stone during a game at the Women's Western Showdown, Oct. 13.

Clancy Grandy, who skips a team out of Vancouver, watches a delivery during a game at the Women's Western Showdown, Oct. 13.

Seungyoun Ha, skip of a South Korean team at the Women's Western Showdown, encourages teammates to sweep hard.