With the Western Canada Summer Games just two weeks away, two businesses have jumped on board as sponsors. 

Burns and McDonnell donated $15,000 to be the sponsor of energy night, which is one of the four cultural nights being held. Richardson International donated $75,000 and will be the sponsor of the Highland Coulie Bike Trail, not only for the games but for life as well. 

Dewey Cook, senior construction manager with Burns & McDonnell, said as a pretty new company to the area it was important for them to be a part of the community. 

"Western Canada Summer Games is a big thing for Swift Current coming up here, we understood that and we were just glad to have the opportunity to be able to participate in that," he said. "Especially energy night, we're here building the energy plant so it just made sense that should be our night. We stepped up and made the donation, and now we get to participate. It's just nice to be able to be a part of the community."  

Dewey Cook and Scott Cassidy with the cheque.

BJ Krywulak, director of operations at Richardson Pioneer in Swift Current, and said they are looking forward to playing a part in the games.

 "Giving back to the communities that we do business with is a very real part of our company culture. Richardson is dedicated to being a positive presence in our community, our industry and in the world around us, in saying that I am proud to say that Richardson Pioneer is pleased to support the 2019 Western Canadian Summer Games in Swift Current as a signature partner," he said. "We are particularly excited to be a part of the Highland Couilee trials project which has been designed to host the mountain bike and eliminator cycling events at the games and ultimately a lasting legacy for the community of Swift Current."  

Kyrwulak said that they chose to sponsor the bike trail as it felt like the best fit.  

"It's good community involvement. It's the kind of thing the community does fund, wellness, health. etc."  

Scott Cassidy and BJ Krywulack with the cheque at the bike trail.

The Western Canada Summer Games sit 14 days away.