Discover the Heart of Hawarden FM: Your Local Non-Profit Radio Station

Discover the Heart of Hawarden FM: Your Local Non-Profit Radio Station Tucked away on the Saskatchewan prairie, Hawarden FM is proving that even small places can have a strong voice. Broadcasting commercial-free and powered by a vision of local service, this non-profit station is already streaming online 24/7 and preparing for FM transmission in the near future. Story by Prairie Signal — your not-so-mainstream source for stories that actually matter. Hawarden FM is the brainchild of Mr. Chrétien, who describes the station as “a non-profit rural station based right here in Saskatchewan.” Unlike most broadcasters, Hawarden FM started small, streaming online around the clock while waiting for the green light to put an FM transmitter and antenna on the air. The goal is simple: to give Hawarden and the surrounding region a clear signal and a strong, independent voice. At the heart of the station’s programming is music — a diverse, commercial-free mix that doesn’t sound like the cookie-cutter playlists most people have grown used to. While the station uses AI-assisted tools to generate and organize music, Chrétien is quick to point out that this isn’t “machine-made filler.” Instead, AI is treated like a new instrument in the studio, a way to explore drafts and ideas that are then curated, refined, and shaped by human ears. The result is a sound that feels both fresh and grounded in prairie taste. But Hawarden FM isn’t only about music. For Chrétien, the mission runs deeper: “It’s about bringing Canadian content to the forefront and providing a service to Hawarden and the surrounding communities.” That service includes not just songs, but announcements, local information, and eventually emergency alerts that can make a real difference in a rural setting. Right now, the focus is on building reliability and reach. Online streaming is already live 24/7, and once licensing is complete, the plan is to light up the FM transmitter so listeners across Hawarden, Loreburn, Strongfield, and the Lake Diefenbaker corridor can tune in over the air. Why does this matter? Chrétien puts it plainly: “Because even the smallest communities deserve their own signal.” In an era when big corporate media tends to overlook rural voices, Hawarden FM stands as proof that local broadcasting can still belong to the people it serves. Free from ads and commercial influence, the station aims to keep the prairie on the airwaves, broadcasting voices, stories, and songs that actually reflect the lives lived here. Closing Note Hawarden FM is more than just a radio stream — it’s a new chapter for prairie broadcasting. With roots in Saskatchewan and ears tuned toward the future, the station is setting the stage for Canadian content, local voices, and reliable service that people here can count on.