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{{short description|Radio station in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta}} |
{{short description|Radio station in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta}} |
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| name = CHBW-FM |
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| branding = '''''94.5 Rewind Radio''''' |
| branding = '''''94.5 Rewind Radio''''' |
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| slogan = 80s, 90s & More. |
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| coordinates = {{Coord|52.371|-114.917|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{Coord|52.371|-114.917|display=inline,title}} |
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| website = [http://yourb94.ca/ yourb94.ca] |
| website = [http://yourb94.ca/ yourb94.ca] |
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| callsign_meaning = '''C H''' '''B'''ig '''W'''est |
| callsign_meaning = '''C H''' '''B'''ig '''W'''est |
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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> |
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> |
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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". |
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". |
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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. |
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. |
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Revision as of 11:01, 27 October 2021
| Frequency | 94.5 MHz (FM) |
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| Branding | 94.5 Rewind Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Jim Pattison Group |
| History | |
First air date | 1997 |
Call sign meaning | C H Big West |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 720 watts |
| HAAT | 71.5 meters (235 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 52°22′16″N 114°55′01″W / 52.371°N 114.917°W |
| Links | |
| Website | yourb94.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.
Former Logo
References
External links
- B-94
- Coverage Area for CHBW-FM
- Template:History of Canadian Broadcasting
- CHBW-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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