In preparation for the annual Soapbox Derby coming up in June, the City of Swift Current will close a local street temporarily this weekend.

     City Clerk Diane Hahn says Oman Drive from Fentons Street and Knight Crescent will be closed from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays starting today for the weeks leading to the race.

     As for the scheduled day of the race, June 15th, Central Avenue North from Herbert Street to Dufferin Street will be closed from 9:00am until 6:00pm for the races.

     Hahn says homeowners in that area are reminded to make sure their vehicles are off the street during the time of the closure, and to not park next to the intersection barricades in order to allow emergency vehicles to enter if necessary.