The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club was organized on September 1, 1977. Anyone who had been a member of Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club for two years and wanted to continue the socialization was eligible to join. The first executive were Muriel Wood, president; Bernie Krueger, vice-president; Jean Button, secretary; Gerry Bowler, treasurer. The objective of the Club was to promote sociability among members, allowing them to take an active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the community. Once a month they organized a bingo and lunch for the residents of Extendicare. Whist and bridge parties were held during the year and proceeds donated to worthy projects in Moose Jaw. In 1984 the “Welcome Wagon” was dropped from the name and the membership was opened to anyone wishing to join. In 1996 discussions were held regarding the Club’s future. There are no minutes of meetings after September 19, 1996.

The Eastview District is east of Moose Jaw and west of the villages of Belle Plaine and Stoney Beach. In 1936 the Eastview Methodist Church was closed, church activities ceased and the women’s auxiliary disbanded. There were ten women who realized there was a need in the district to still have a social outlet. Plans were made to form a Homemaker’s Club, part of a provincial organization known as the Saskatchewan Homemakers’ Clubs, which were formed in 1911 by the University of Saskatchewan’s Extension Services. Mrs. B.J. Thomson of Pense assisted with forming the Eastview Homemakers’ Club on October 20, 1936. The motto was “for home and country”.

The first president of the Club was Mrs. B.M. Johnson. By 1937 the Club had twenty-eight members. The Homemakers’ Clubs were non-partisan and non-sectarian, welcoming women of all faiths and racial backgrounds.

During the Depression, the Eastview Homemakers’ Club did deeds of goodwill for those less fortunate, during the War years they were actively involved in the war effort. After the War the Club focused on agriculture, arts and literature, education, health, home economics, citizenship and legislation, and international relations. They hosted many guest speakers on these and other interesting and informative topics. They have continued working for a better rural life and have expanded their social efforts into community service.

One of the largest projects of the Eastview Homemakers’ Club was when it joined with the Moose Jaw Agricultural Society and many other rural women’s clubs in 1967 to sponsor a portion of the “Old Time Display” prepared for the Centennial Heritage Day project.

In 1971 the name “Homemakers Clubs of Saskatchewan” changed to “Saskatchewan Women’s Institutes” to conform with usage in the national organization. The Eastview Homemaker’s Club was not the Eastview Women’s Institute. The Eastview Homemakers’ Club changed its name to the “Eastview Women’s Institute”. With women being much more mobile and well educated it was felt that the Club was no longer needed. It disbanded in January 1993.

The remaining members decided to form a social club to keep in contact with each other and to serve the community when needed. This new club was named “The Eastview Social Club”.

The Eastview Social Club held between one and four meetings per year until November 2004. At a meeting in April 2008, the Eastview Social Club decided to disband the due to low membership.

Keeler was originally called Rutland. When the railroad was built in 1908 and the store and post office moved from four miles north (Keelerville), the village was named Keeler, in honour of Joseph Keeler Sr
The Village of Keeler was incorporated in 1910. The first regular
meeting of the Village Council was held on July 29, 1910 in the Phillips Bros. Hall. The first Overseer was W.R. Fowle. Councillors were H. McBride and C.B. Arneson. A.W. Fumerton was appointed secretary-treasurer.

Originally established in 1972 as the Regional Services Division, the Social Services Division of the Department of Social Services was responsible for the delivery of a variety of programs under authority of the following acts: The Family Services Act, 1973; The Saskatchewan Assistance Act and Regulations; The Children of Unmarried Parents Act, 1973; The Rehabilitation Act; and the federal Juvenile Delinquents Act. Programs and services of the division were delivered through a decentralized network of regional offices throughout the province.

Programs administered by the division centered on child care and welfare, employment readiness, and income support.

Child protection services addressed reports of child abuse or neglect in homes. To aid in the delivery of service, a Child Protection Registry was established in 1977. Foster care was provided in situations of temporary or permanent removal of children from their families. The Special Foster Care Program offered care for children unable to benefit from traditional or institutional placements. Adoption services provided counselling and facilitated planning for the placement of children relinquished for adoption. Adoptions were administered through ward and non-ward agreements, and through programs such as the Aim Centre and REACH (Resources for the Adoption of Children) which found placements in homes for children with special needs. Services to unmarried mothers included financial assistance, health care, maternity home care, counselling and training. Cases of juvenile offenders were administered in accordance with the federal Juvenile Delinquents Act. Institutional care for troubled youth was provided at four child care facilities (Saskatchewan Boys' School/Centre, Roy Wilson Centre, Dales House and Kilburn Hall) and at various private institutions throughout the province.

Employment readiness was offered through initiatives such as the Work Activity Program, the Employment Support Program, the Summer Employment Project, the Winter Works Incentive Program, and Work Preparation Centres. These programs frequently operated in co-operation with other government departments. The aim of the programs was to provide skills training and employment opportunities for socially or economically disadvantaged citizens.

Income support was administered through the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan and other assistance programs to citizens with financial need or disability. In addition to income support, the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan offered welfare services such as counselling, rehabilitation and preventative services to clients in need. As well, Local Appeal Boards comprised of departmental staff and local citizens addressed grievances raised by clients about their applications for assistance.

The division also provided corrections services (1972 only), adult probation services (until 1976), and emergency welfare services.

The Social Services Division was renamed the Social Services Branch in 1976, and was in existence until a departmental re-organization in 1978. Responsibilities for child, youth and family services were transferred to the Family and Community Services Branch, employment programs were administered by the Employment Programs Branch, and income support programs became the responsibility of the Income Security Branch.

The Operations Division of the Saskatchewan Department of Economic and Co-operative Development was established in July, 1998 as a result of a departmental reorganization. It was responsible for the administration and delivery of programs and services that encouraged the growth of Saskatchewan businesses and co-operatives. The Division was comprised of four branches or units: Regional Services Branch; Business Development Unit; Program Development and Support Branch; and Special Projects Branch.

The Regional Services Branch provided support for business and co-operative development from eight regional offices throughout Saskatchewan: Regina, Estevan, Moose Jaw and Swift Current (which comprised the TransCanada Region); and Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Yorkton (the Yellowhead Region). The Branch was responsible for providing and managing services for business, co-operative, and community economic development projects; assessing the value-added business needs of clients and supplying them with matching programs and services; supporting the development of Regional Economic Development Authorities (REDA) and related initiatives; and supporting the Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre in its efforts to provide an efficient information service to Saskatchewan businesses.

The Business Development Unit was responsible for enhancing the growth and diversity of value-added and knowledge-based industries in Saskatchewan. It focused on the key areas of investment attraction, infrastructure development, industrial development and client service. The Unit was organized by priority sectors with each business development manager being responsible for one or more sectors.

The Program Development and Support Branch was responsible for the management and delivery of programs and services for business, co-operative and regional economic development projects. The Branch was comprised of three units: Regional Programs; Co-operative and Community Economic Development; and Investment Services. The Regional Programs Unit delivered support and services for participants in Regional Economic Development Authority grant projects. The Co-operative and Community Economic Development Unit focused on the delivery of: co-operative sector relations and liaison; co-operative development and diversification projects; new co-operatives projects; co-operative models for community development and community economic development; resource material, research, and promotion; and monitoring the legislative and regulatory environment affecting co-operatives. The Investment Services Unit promoted the development and growth of Saskatchewan businesses through the Labour-sponsored Venture Capital Corporation Program; business immigration initiatives such as the Provincial Nominee Program and Immigrant Investor Program; the Small Business Loans Association Program; and the Youth PACE (Provincial Action Committee on the Economy).

The Special Projects Branch was responsible for participation in intra/intersectoral, high-priority economic development projects. The Branch provided consultation and negotiation services for projects involving senior government and industry officials from sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, media, and technology.

In advance of the 1999-2000 fiscal year, the Division was further reorganized. Within the Regional Services Branch, the TransCanada and Yellowhead regions were eliminated. Subsequently, the eight regional offices reported to the executive director of the Regional Economic Development Authority. As a result of the change in reporting structure, the Branch was renamed as the Regional Economic Development Services Branch. Additonally, the Special Projects Branch was eliminated. The responsibities of the Branch were reassigned to staff in other areas of the Department.

The Operations Division was disestablished in September, 2000 as a result of a departmental reorganization. Responsibilities of the Division were reassigned to the Community Economic and Business Development Division and the Investment and Corporate Services Division of the Department.

The Investment and Corporate Services Division of the Saskatchewan Department of Economic and Co-operative Development was established in September, 2000 as the result of a departmental reorganization. The Division is responsible for the administration and management of the majority of the Department's service areas. It was comprised of four branches: Investment Services; Economic Investments; Financial and Administrative Services; and Information Systems Services.

The Investment Services Branch was responsible for promoting the growth and development of Saskatchewan businesses. It provided services and programs that encouraged businesses to increase equity financing from the community, and expand their human resources. The Branch was responsible for the administration of: The Labour-sponsored Venture Capital Corporations Program; business immigration programs, namely the Provincial Nominee Program and the Immigrant Investor Program; the Small Business Loans Association Program; and the Saskatchewan Business Ambassadors Program. On April 1, 2001, responsibility for business immigration programs was transferred to the Immigration Branch of the Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs which was established in September, 2000.

The Economic Investments Branch was responsible for administering programs aimed at building Saskatchewan's economy through innovation, research and development, and the adaptation of technologies. Programs administered by the Branch were the Strategic Investment Fund; the Innovation and Science Fund; the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement and the Youth Provincial Action Committee on the Economy.

The Financial and Administrative Services Branch was responsible for the provision of general operating, financial and legislative services to the Department and to the Office of Northern Affairs. The Information Systems Services Branch provided infrastructure and technical support to the Department in the areas of information technology and information management.

The Department of Economic and Co-operative Development and its subordinate agencies were disestablished on March 26, 2002 as a result of a governmental reorganization. The Department merged with the Department of Energy and Mines to form the Department of Industry and Resources.

On 15 December 1936, the 16th Canadian Light Horse was amalgamated with The Saskatchewan Mounted Rifles and re-designated the 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse. It was re-designated 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse (Reserve) on 7 November 1940. On 1 April 1941, the regiment was converted to infantry and re-designated the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, 16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse. It was re-designated 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Battleford Light Infantry (16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse) on 1 May 1941; and The Battleford Light Infantry (16th/22nd Saskatchewan Horse) (Reserve) on 15 September 1944. On 1 April 1946 it amalgamated with the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The Prince Albert Volunteers and re-designated as The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers.

Current's history began with Swift Current Creek which originates at Cypress Hills and traverses 100 miles (160 km) of prairie and empties into the South Saskatchewan River. The creek was a camp for First Nations for centuries. The name of the creek comes from the Cree, who called the South Saskatchewan River Kisiskâciwan, meaning "it flows swiftly". Fur traders found the creek on their westward treks in the 1800s, and called it "rivière au Courant" (lit: "river of the current"). Henri Julien, an artist travelling with the North-West Mounted Police expedition in 1874, referred to it as "Du Courant", and Commissioner George French used "Strong Current Creek" in his diary. While it took another decade before being officially recorded, the area has always been known as "Swift Current".

The settlement of Swift Current was established in 1883, after the CPR surveyed a railway line as far as Swift Current Creek. In 1882, initial grading and track preparation commenced, with the first settlers arriving in the spring of 1883. During the early part of its settlement, the economy was based almost exclusively on serving the new railway buildings and employees. There was also a significant ranching operation known as the "76" ranches. It included 10 ranches raising sheep and cattle and stretched from Swift Current to Calgary. The ranch located at Swift Current dealt with sheep. At one point there were upwards of 20,000 sheep grazing on the present day Kinetic Grounds. The head shepherd was John Oman, originally from Scotland. He donated land to build Oman School in 1913. Other early industries included gathering bison bones for use in fertilizer manufacturing, the making of bone china and sugar refining. Métis residents also ran a successful Red River ox cart "freighting" business to Battleford until the late 1880s. During the Riel Rebellion of 1885, Swift Current became a major military base and troop mustering area due to its proximity to Battleford but this was only for a short time. On February 4, 1904, the hamlet became a village and then a town on March 15, 1907, when a census indicated a population of 550. Swift Current became incorporated as a city on January 15, 1914, with Frank E. West being the mayor at the time.

The Kulture Klub was a local book club that started in 1946.

The band program for the youth of Swift Current began in 1944 when Charles Warren organized an Air Cadet band. In 1948 the group reorganised and became the Swift Current Boys Band. The community began to sponsor the band and they won several awards while playing in such places as Toronto and Calgary. In 1958, the Swift Current Boys Band opened up its membership to girls, and became the Swift Current Junior Band. They continued to tour and win awards. By 1969 the band became affiliated with the Board of Education and school credits were given for band work. The band continued to be affiliated with the local high school.