CKSW (Swift Current, SK)

CKSW (570 AM) is a Canadian radio station that plays country music. It is located in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and caters to the southwestern region of the province. The station started its broadcasts in 1956 on the frequency of 1400 kHz and transitioned to its present frequency of 570 kHz in 1977. Golden West Broadcasting currently owns CKSW.

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#484408

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#16000

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#886

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Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasting cool, rainy summer

4 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Shawn Slaght

According to the 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac, cool and rainy conditions will be experienced in southern British Columbia, southern Alberta, southern Saskatchewan, all of Manitoba and around Hudson Bay this summer. The publication is predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures throughout southern Saskatchewan in April and May, with below-normal precipitation in the east and above-normal precipitation in the west.
What’s behind your seasonal allergies: Causes, symptoms, and how to cope

5 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Natasha Wiebe

After a long winter, many people look forward to the spring weather. However, the season can bring some adverse reactions as many people experience seasonal allergies that develop at the same time every year. In a written response, Medical Health Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Dr. Stanley Enebeli explains these symptoms are caused by exposure to pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds.
Unprecedented 17.75 litres of GHB seized en route to Weyburn residence

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Natasha Wiebe

Significant amounts of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) were seized in Weyburn last Friday, April 4th, when the Weyburn Police Service in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department Gang Crime Unit intercepted a package en route to a Weyburn residence. The package was thoroughly searched, uncovering approximately 17.75 litres of GHB. Deputy Police Chief with the Weyburn Police Service says this quantity is unheard of, even by the Vancouver department.
Voting for CAA's Worst Roads Campaign underway

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Avery LeBlanc

As spring approaches, the true conditions of certain roads begin to reveal themselves. Now the time has come for the public to highlight those highways, streets, and grids that are far from ideal condition. Nominating and voting for CAA's Worst Roads campaign runs until April 29. It's meant to empower road users to voice safety concerns for themselves and others on the roads. "We have that freeze-thaw cycle here that just wreaks havoc on our roadways.
SIRT probes RCMP collision that seriously injured 16-year-old

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has launched an investigation into a collision involving an RCMP vehicle that left a 16-year-old boy seriously injured on the Kawacatoose First Nation. The incident occurred on the night of April 8. Around 10:02 p.m., Punnichy RCMP responded to multiple calls reporting a disturbance involving firearms at a residence on the First Nation.
Economist rips into Trump, predicts Canadian stability regardless of election outcome

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Gordon Edgar

We spoke with Dr. Joel Bruneau, professor of economics at the University of Saskatchewan, about how the tariff ups and downs are affecting the world, the country, and the province. Bruneau said Trump doesn’t understand what he’s doing, but he’s reassured by the calm rhetoric coming from both potential Prime Ministers during their campaigns. “The Trump tariffs, it’s kind of like watching a bus crash in slow motion.
RCMP sends out list of 11 currently wanted individuals for April update

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Scott Boulton

The Saskatchewan RCMP are warning people in the province with a list of 11 currently wanted individuals, some of whom may be in the southeast. They released that list earlier today as a way to remind people of what to do if they see a wanted individual. From the March list, three of those individuals were arrested by the RCMP over the month.
Accelerate 2025: Corriano Industries wins $5000 ad package from Golden West!

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Colin Powers

Golden West is giving businesses in communities across the prairies a chance to achieve their goals through the power of radio and digital marketing with the Accelerate 2025 initiative. In the month of March, local business owners in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta were given the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $25,000 advertising campaign, with three other winners receiving a $5000 marketing package.
SUMA calls for renewed federal infrastructure funding

2 weeks ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities are calling on the next federal government to commit to a long-term infrastructure funding program to support essential services in communities across the province.
Scotland wins BKT World Men's Curling Championship

2 weeks ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Shawn Slaght

Bruce Mouat and Team Scotland are two-time world men’s curling champions. Scotland downed Switzerland 5-4 in the BKT World Men’s Curling Championship final on Sunday afternoon at the Temple Gardens Centre. The team consisted of Mouat, third Grant Hardie, second Bobby Lammie, lead Hammy McMillan and alternate Kyle Waddell. Mouat won his first title in 2023, also on Canadian soil, in Ottawa. It was a trying week for the Scottish rink.