The Howard Johnson Hotel in Swift Current can no longer be known as the Howard Johnson.

     A press release issued by Howard Johnson Canada Franchise Systems Limited, the master licensor of the Howard Johnson brand in Canada, indicates that the local hotel has had their franchise agreement terminated for non-compliance related matters.

     The termination is to take effect immediately, and the hotel, located on South Service Road East, is no longer allowed to operate under the Howard Johnson banner.

     Local management at the hotel were unavailable for comments about the situation, and there's no word on if the hotel will stay open under a different name.