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{{short description|Radio station in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta}}
{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
image =|
name = CHBW-FM|
| logo =
airdate = 1997|
| logo_size =
| name = CHBW-FM
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frequency = 94.5 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]])|
city = [[Rocky Mountain House]], [[Alberta]]|
| airdate = [[1997 in radio|1997]]
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| frequency = 94.5 [[Hertz|MHz]] ([[FM broadcasting|FM]])
format = [[Classic hits]]|
owner = [[Jim Pattison Group]] |
| city = [[Rocky Mountain House]], [[Alberta]]
erp = 720 W|
| format = [[Classic hits]]
| owner = [[Jim Pattison Group]]
branding = B-94|
slogan = Playing Whatever|
| erp = 720 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|71.5|meters}}
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coordinates={{coord|52.371|-114.917|display=title}}|
class = B|
| branding = 94.5 Rewind Radio
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| coordinates = {{Coord|52.371|-114.917|display=inline,title}}
website = [http://www.b94.ca/ B-94] |
| class = A
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callsign_meaning = '''C H''' '''B'''ig '''W'''est|
| website = [https://www.945rewindradio.ca/ 945rewindradio.ca]
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| callsign_meaning = '''CH B'''ig '''W'''est
}}
}}


'''CHBW-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[radio station]], that broadcasts [[classic hits]] at 94.5 [[FM radio|FM]] in [[Rocky Mountain House, Alberta]].
'''CHBW-FM''' is a Canadian radio station, that broadcasts a [[classic hits]] format at 94.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]] in [[Rocky Mountain House]], [[Alberta]]. The station is owned by [[Jim Pattison Group]].


Owned by the [[Jim Pattison Group]] the station was licenced in 1997.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1997/DB97-123.HTM Decision CRTC 97-123]</ref> In 2000, the station was authorized to add a transmitter at [[Nordegg, Alberta|Nordegg]] on the frequency 93.9 FM to replace the rebroadcaster [[CIBW-FM]] at [[Drayton Valley]].<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2000/DB2000-47.htm Decision CRTC 2000-47]</ref>
Owned by the [[Jim Pattison Group]] the station was licensed in 1997.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1997/DB97-123.HTM Decision CRTC 97-123]</ref> In 2000, the station was authorized to add a transmitter at [[Nordegg, Alberta|Nordegg]] on the frequency 93.9 FM to replace the rebroadcaster [[CIBW-FM]] at [[Drayton Valley]].<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2000/DB2000-47.htm Decision CRTC 2000-47]</ref>


In early 2008, CHBW-FM broke away from [[CIBW-FM]] and became its own entity in the [[classic hits]] [[genre]] and was rebranded B-94 "Playing Whatever". It still rebroadcasts on 93.9 FM [[Nordegg, Alberta|Nordegg]].
In early 2008, CHBW-FM broke away from [[CIBW-FM]] and became its own entity in the [[classic hits]] [[genre]] and was rebranded ''B-94'' "Playing Whatever".

The station later switched to a [[hot adult contemporary]] format in the early 2010s, dropping the "Playing Whatever" moniker in favor of the new format.

In March 2021, the station had returned to broadcasting a [[classic hits]] format while keeping its current branding. Recently, In September 2021, the station rebranded to ''94.5 Rewind Radio'' while retaining the classic hits format. It still rebroadcasts on 93.9 FM [[Nordegg, Alberta|Nordegg]].

==Former Logo==
[[File:CHBW B94 logo.png|200px]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.b94.ca B-94]
*[http://yourb94.ca/ B-94]
* [http://fmscan.org/net.php?m=m Coverage Area for CHBW-FM]
*[http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=1192&historyID=1143 CHBW history] at [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-south/CHBW-FM CHBW-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
*{{RecnetCanada|CHBW-FM}}
*{{RecnetCanada|CHBW-FM}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in Alberta|Hbw]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Alberta|Hbw]]
[[Category:Jim Pattison Group radio stations|Hbw]]
[[Category:Jim Pattison Group radio stations|Hbw]]
[[Category:Classic hits radio stations]]
[[Category:Classic hits radio stations in Canada|Hbw]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1997]]
[[Category:1997 establishments in Alberta]]




Latest revision as of 15:30, 25 January 2024

CHBW-FM
Frequency94.5 MHz (FM)
Branding94.5 Rewind Radio
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerJim Pattison Group
History
First air date
1997
Call sign meaning
CH Big West
Technical information
ClassA
ERP720 watts
HAAT71.5 meters (235 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
52°22′16″N 114°55′01″W / 52.371°N 114.917°W / 52.371; -114.917
Links
Website945rewindradio.ca

CHBW-FM is a Canadian radio station, that broadcasts a classic hits format at 94.5 FM in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. The station is owned by Jim Pattison Group.

Owned by the Jim Pattison Group the station was licensed in 1997.[1] In 2000, the station was authorized to add a transmitter at Nordegg on the frequency 93.9 FM to replace the rebroadcaster CIBW-FM at Drayton Valley.[2]

In early 2008, CHBW-FM broke away from CIBW-FM and became its own entity in the classic hits genre and was rebranded B-94 "Playing Whatever".

The station later switched to a hot adult contemporary format in the early 2010s, dropping the "Playing Whatever" moniker in favor of the new format.

In March 2021, the station had returned to broadcasting a classic hits format while keeping its current branding. Recently, In September 2021, the station rebranded to 94.5 Rewind Radio while retaining the classic hits format. It still rebroadcasts on 93.9 FM Nordegg.

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References

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  1. ^ Decision CRTC 97-123
  2. ^ Decision CRTC 2000-47
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