CKWB-FM
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| City | Westlock, Alberta |
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| Branding | Real Country 97.9 |
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz (FM) |
| First air date | dates back prior to the 1970s as a rebroadcaster of CKBA-FM |
| Format | Country |
| ERP | 27,000 watts |
| Callsign meaning | CK Westlock Barrhead |
| Former callsigns | CFOK |
| Owner | Newcap Radio |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | Real Country 97.9 |
CKWB-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 97.9 FM in Westlock, Alberta. The station also serves the Barrhead area. The station currently airs a country music format branded on-air as Real Country 97.9 and is owned by Newcap Radio.
History
It's uncertain when the station signed on as CFOK, however, the station dates back prior to the 1970s as a rebroadcaster of CKBA-FM, CKVH and CKWA.[1]
Over the years, the station has gone through different brandings, formats and ownerships.
Move to FM
On October 8, 2009, CFOK 1370 applied to convert to 97.9 MHz. The station received CRTC approval on February 19, 2010.[2]
In August 2011, 1370 CFOK began testing on their new frequency at 97.9 MHz. After the official launch of the new station on 97.9 FM, the station's call sign will be CKWB-FM.[3]
On September 6, 2011, at 6:00 am MDT, CFOK dropped its classic hits format and made its official move to 97.9 MHz as 97.9 The Range with its new call sign CKWB-FM and a country music format.[4] CFOK's old AM transmitter will be shut down.
In November 2016, CKWB rebranded under the Real Country brand, as with other Newcap-owned country stations in Alberta.[5]
References
- ↑ CFOK listed at the CCF under existing northern Alberta radio stations
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-102
- ↑ CFOK 1370 flip to FM, radiowest.ca
- ↑ CKWB IS ON THE AIR, 97.9 The Range, September 6, 2011
- ↑ "Stettler's local radio station Q93.3 rebranded". Stettler Independent. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
External links
- Official website
- CKWB-FM history – Canadian Communications Foundation
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CKWB-FM (Current frequency)
- Query the REC's Canadian station database for CFOK (Old frequency)
Coordinates: 54°06′29″N 114°04′22″W / 54.10806°N 114.07278°W