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| Broadcast area | Central Alberta |
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| Frequency | 96.5 MHz |
| Branding | 96.5 The Ranch |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vista Radio |
| CKJX-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | February 4, 2004 (2004-02-04) |
Former frequencies | 97.7 MHz (2004–2007) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 35,000 watts |
| HAAT | 124.5 metres (408 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 51°45′29″N 114°05′41″W / 51.75810°N 114.09477°W / 51.75810; -114.09477 |
| Links | |
| Website | mymountainviewnow.com |
CKLJ-FM (96.5 FM, "96.5 The Ranch") is a radio station in Olds, Alberta. Owned by Vista Radio, it broadcasts a country music format.
History
[edit]In July 2003, CAB-K Broadcasting received approval for a new FM country station in Olds, Alberta.[1]
The station originally began broadcasting on February 2, 2004 at 97.7 FM. In 2007, the CRTC approved technical changes to increase the height and power of CKLJ's transmitter, and re-locate the station to 96.5 FM. CAB-K argued that the station was facing reception difficulties in areas west of Olds due to its hilly terrain, and that the changes would improve its ability to serve its primary signal contour. Rawlco Communications concurrently received approval to move its newly-approved Calgary radio station from 100.3 to 97.7.[2]
In September 2023, CAB-K Broadcasting was sold to Vista Radio,[3] after which it switched to Vista's standard country music brand The Ranch.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-320
- ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-289". CRTC. 2007-08-13. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
- ^ Thiessen, Connie (2023-09-06). "Vista Radio to acquire CAB-K Broadcasting stations in Olds, Vegreville". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ Thiessen, Connie (2025-01-10). "Vista Radio rebrands Alberta stations". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- CKLJ-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKLJ-FM in the REC Canadian station database
