CKJR

CKJR

CKJR is a radio station in Wetaskiwin, Alberta broadcasting its signal on 1440 kHz AM with 10,000 watts of power, known as "W1440" and owned by Newcap Broadcasting.

History

* The station started in 1971 as CJOI on 1440 kHz, with 1,000 watts power.
* In 1974, CJOI started using 10,000 watts power
* CJOI became CKJR sometime between 1990 and 1998
* In 2002, Standard Broadcasting purchased stations and sold parts to Newcap Broadcasting and Rogers Communications.
* CJOI is now an FM radio station in Rimouski, Québec.
* In late September, 2006, CKJR changed formats from Hot Country to Oldies, and a name change from Cat Country 1440 KJR to W1440, meaning Wetaskiwin 1440.

External links

* [http://www.w1440.com W1440]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=150&historyID=803 Canadian Communications Federation]
*RecnetCanada|CKJR

Current lineup on W-1440 includes; Billy Williams in the mornings and Lucas Banack on afternoon drive.


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