CHBN-FM

"For the radio station in the Halifax Regional Municipality that uses the same logo and format, see CJCH-FM

Infobox Radio Station


name = The Bounce
airdate = February 17, 2005
frequency = 91.7 MHz (FM)|426-0917 area = Edmonton, Alberta
format = contemporary hit radio
owner = CTVglobemedia and Milestone Radio
erp = 100,000 watts
branding =
slogan = "Edmonton's #1 Hit Music Station"
class =
website = [http://www.thebounce.ca www.thebounce.ca]
callsign_meaning = BouNce

CHBN (91.7 The Bounce) is a CHR radio station based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The station, which is jointly owned by CTVglobemedia and Milestone Radio, operates at 91.7 MHz with an ERP of 100 kW.

History

CHBN signed on the air on February 17, 2005. It became the only contemporary hit radio station in the market proper when CKRA (96X) shifted to hot adult contemporary in August 2005. It is also the second station owned by Milestone, even though they joint-ventured with CHUM Group to obtain the license.

When the station was first being promoted, 91.7 FM was being portrayed as Edmonton's first urban music format station.

The local hip hop/R&B/urban music fanbase was very excited at this development for the local scene. When 96X (96.3 FM), Edmonton's hot AC station, changed its format to country and its name to Big Earl (now Capital FM), it added more rock titles to its list. After this surprise development, The Bounce felt it necessary to appeal to this abandoned pop music listening fanbase. As such, it is now common to hear contemporary rock bands such as Nickelback and All-American Rejects.

In June 2007 all of CHUM's radio stations, including its share of CHBN-FM, were sold to CTVglobemedia.

Management

*General Manager- James Stuart (2005- )
*Program Director - Dan Tucek (2007 - )
*General Sales Manager- Gisele Sowa (2005- )
*Music Director- Zack (2006), Ceara K (2006), Jonny Staub (2007), Russell James (2007- )
*Promotions Director- Sarah Gardener (2007- ), Faaiza Ramji (2006-2007), Khazma Tichon (2005-06)

On Air Personalities & Programs

*Pepper and Dylan Show- Pepper, Dylan, Amit 'The Intern', Lamya Assif, and Des Molenka
*Old School Lunch - Randy Chase
*Drive home with Adam McKale- Adam McKale
*Five O'Clock Traffic Jam - Russel James
*Top 9 at 9 - Kwame

External links

* [http://www.thebounce.ca Station website]
* [http://www.pepperanddylanshow.com Morning hosts Pepper and Dylan's website]
*RecnetCanada|CHBN-FM