Stories from the Southwest

Blowtorch the Mechanical Horse

Blowtorch was a mechanical horse created by Swift Current inventor W.J. McIntyre in 1947. As a life size fully functioning horse, Blowtorch gathered national attention and went on to travel across Canada. This documentary was produced through the Swift Current Museum by Overtime Studios.

Canadian Pacific Railway

This documentary explores the history and impact of the Canadian Pacific Railway on the community of Swift Current, and was produced through the Swift Current Museum by Overtime Studios.

Cypress Hills

This documentary explores the history and formation of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, and was produced through the Swift Current Museum by Overtime Studios. Supporting partners include Tourism Swift Current, Cypress Hills Destination Area and Community Futures Southwest.

History of a Métis Family

Métis historian Barb Parchman traces back her Métis family in Saskatchewan and her family connection to the historic Battleford Trail. This documentary was produced through the Swift Current Museum by Overtime Studios.

The Story Of Grasslands National Park

This documentary explores the history of Grasslands National Park, and was produced through the Swift Current Museum by Overtime Studios. Supporting partners include Tourism Swift Current, Cypress Hills Destination Area, Community Futures Southwest, Tourism Saskatchewan and Grasslands National Park.

The Story of Scotty the T.rex

This documentary is about the discovery of Scotty, the world’s largest T.rex, and was produced through the Swift Current Museum by Overtime Studios. Supporting partners include Tourism Swift Current, Cypress Hills Destination Area, Community Futures Southwest and Tourism Saskatchewan.