CHFT-FM
CHFT-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 100.5 FM in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The station airs a classic hits format branded on-air as 100.5 Cruz FM. The station is owned by Harvard Broadcasting.
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| City | Fort McMurray, Alberta |
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| Branding | 100.5 Cruz FM |
| Slogan | Fort Mac's Greatest Hits |
| Frequency | 100.5 MHz (FM) |
| First air date | June 16, 2008 |
| Format | classic rock/classic hits |
| ERP | vertical polarization: 23 kWs horizontal polarization: 50 kWs |
| HAAT | 81.4 meters (267 ft) |
| Class | B |
| Call sign meaning | Classic Hits ForT McMurray |
| Owner | Harvard Broadcasting |
| Sister stations | CFVR-FM |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www.cruzradio.com |
Initially owned by Newcap Radio, the station received CRTC approval on November 15, 2006[1] and launched on June 16, 2008 branded as "100.5 K-Rock".
On December 10, 2009, the station applied to the CRTC to increase their effective radiated power from 25,000 watts to 50,000 watts and received approval on June 9, 2010.[2]
On November 7, 2013, the CRTC approved the application by Harvard Broadcasting Inc to acquire CHFT-FM from Newcap Radio. [3]
On December 26, 2013, at 10 AM, CHFT-FM was rebranded to 100.5 Cruz FM. The last song on 100.5 K-Rock was "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley, while the first song on 100.5 Cruz FM was "Rock of Ages" by Def Leppard.