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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Prairie Pest Monitoring Network update

4 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Glenda-Lee Allan Vossler

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles. Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist in field crop entomology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), says there's also been some low numbers of diamondback moths in the pheromone traps.
‘Do Whatever Is Necessary’: Cross-examination raises questions & privacy dispute in human trafficking trial

4 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

ROSETOWN, Sask. — The trial, which centres on allegations against Mohammad Masum and Sohel (Salim) Hader, heard more from the complainant this week, a woman who had worked in restaurants in Gull Lake, Tisdale and for two day in Elrose. She told the court she also worked in Tisdale despite her permit being tied to Bob's Diner in Elrose.
Community growth in focus as Leader Council tackles housing and infrastructure

6 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

LEADER, Sask. — A plan to support local housing, a $300,000 water infrastructure loan, and summer staffing wages were on the agenda during the Town of Leader’s regular council meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Aaron Wenzel called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. with councillors Dustin Heatcoat, Dustin Bischoff, Craig Tondevold, Isabelle Blohm and John-Mark Bredeson in attendance, along with town administrator Erin Romanuik.
Nearly 3,000 wildlife collisions recorded in Saskatchewan this spring

6 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Cameron Koch

Spring is when Saskatchewan’s wildlife is most active near our province’s roadways, and while we are on the tail end of the busy season, we’re not out of the woods yet. The province has seen just shy of 3,000 incidents involving vehicles and wildlife—2,930 to be exact—in the past three months and each year, SGI reports that there are an average of 400 injuries and at least one fatality in the province due to wildlife collisions.
Assault charge, stolen mower and break-ins among recent Rosetown RCMP calls

6 days ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

Rosetown RCMP responded to a range of calls last week, from a stolen electric lawn mower to a break and enter. On May 22 at 11:23 a.m., RCMP received a report of property damage in the RM of Monet. The investigation remains ongoing. The following day, at 1:21 p.m., a complaint was made regarding a stolen electric lawn mower in Rosetown. Due to insufficient evidence, police were unable to proceed with an investigation. Later that evening, at 8:31 p.m., officers responded to a report of assault.
Cattle rustling? Unlikely, but theft and fraud still harm producers every year

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Gordon Edgar

Forget masked outlaws on horseback: In Saskatchewan, the real threat to cattle producers today are crimes of opportunity, overlooked stock, and informal deals that leave both sides frustrated. Traditional rustling — as in physically stealing cattle — still happens, usually in small numbers, but it’s no longer the main concern. “We’re seeing less old-fashioned rustling and more fraud,” said Cpl. Owen Third, the RCMP’s dedicated livestock and agricultural crimes investigator in the province.
Suspect arrested after Kindersley-Oyen police chase remains in custody

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

KINDERSLEY, Sask. — A man who led RCMP on a high-speed chase from Kindersley, Sask., into Alberta last month remains behind bars following a dramatic two-day manhunt near the border. Jeffrey Thomas McLean, 41, of Regina, is facing a string of charges after Kindersley RCMP alerted their counterparts in Oyen, Alta., about a stolen Ford F-350 that fled westbound out of Saskatchewan on April 20. Oyen officers located the vehicle on Township Road 310 and attempted a traffic stop.
Erratic drivers, break-in and collision among Kyle RCMP calls

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

Kyle RCMP responded to several calls for service over the past week, ranging from erratic drivers to a break-in and motor vehicle collision, according to a media release covering the period of May 22 to May 29. On May 23 at 1:54 p.m., police received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 7 near Harris. RCMP were not in a position to intercept the vehicle. A similar call was received on May 26 at 10:05 a.m., though again, officers were unable to locate the driver.
Drought developing in northern Saskatchewan agricultural region

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Robert Arnason

Almost no rain has fallen since April 1 in Nipawin and Prince Albert Rain has become a rarity in Nipawin, Sask. In the 30 days of April, Nipawin received one millimetre of precipitation. In the first 27 days of May, the Environment Canada weather station in Nipawin recorded 1.5 mm of rain and snow. It’s a similar story across the northern agricultural region of Saskatchewan. There’s been almost no rain this spring in Hudson Bay, Carrot River and Prince Albert.
Human trafficking complainant questioned on altercation, private emails, and texts

1 week ago | swiftcurrentonline.com | Jenny Hagan

ROSETOWN, Sask. — The woman at the centre of a human trafficking case in Saskatchewan was cross-examined Friday on her employment history, travel records and deleted cellphone messages as the defence sought to challenge her credibility in a Rosetown courtroom.