CKNL-FM
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| Broadcast area | Peace River Regional District |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 101.5 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | 101.5 The Goat |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vista Radio |
| CHRX-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | June 20, 1962 |
Call sign meaning | CK NorthLand |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 40,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | [1] |
| Website | https://www.mypeaceregionnow.com/ |
CKNL-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a rock format at 101.5 FM in Fort St. John, British Columbia. The station is branded as 101.5 The GOAT and is owned by Vista Radio.
History
[edit]The station originally began broadcasting June 20, 1962 at 970 AM, and later moved to 560 AM and finally to the FM dial at 101.5 FM in 2003.[1] When the FM transition was approved, the station was to continue the country format of the former 560 CKNL. However, likely in response to the recent licensing of CKFU-FM in the same market at that time, when the station flipped to FM the format was switched to a rock station as 101.5 The Bear.
As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CKNL flipped to adult hits under the Bounce branding.[2]
On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CKNL, which is to be sold to Vista Radio. The application was approved on February 13, 2025.[3][4]
On April 14, 2025, CKNL flipped back to active rock under Vista Radio's The Goat branding.[5]
Former logos
[edit]
Rebroadcasters
[edit]- CKHH-FM 106.1 FM - Hudson's Hope[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-16
- ^ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand
- ^ Hudes, Sammy (8 February 2024). "'Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-44". Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-44. CRTC. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ Thiessen, Connie (2025-04-14). "Vista Radio launches simultaneous rebrand of 21 former Bell Media stations". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ Decision CRTC 91-10
External links
[edit]- 101.5 The GOAT
- CKNL-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKNL-FM in the REC Canadian station database
- CKHH-FM in the REC Canadian station database
56°04′38″N 120°38′05″W / 56.07722°N 120.63472°W
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