- CJKL-FM
CJKL-FM 101.5 is an
FM radio station inKirkland Lake, Ontario . The station is owned by Connelly Communications Corporation, which also ownsCJTT-FM inTemiskaming Shores, Ontario . Connelly Communications is owned by Rob Connelly of Kirkland Lake.The station offers a hot adult contemporary format with a mix of current music and classic hits. Hourly news and sports is provided through local announcers/reporters and Broadcast News / Canadian Press.
History
CJKL first went on the air in 1934 on its original AM frequency at 1310 kHz as part of the Thomson media empire owned by
Roy Thomson . In 1939, CJKL moved from 1310 to 560 kHz. In 1985, Connelly purchased CJKL and CJTT from Bob Ancell. In 1999, after 65 years on the AM dial, the station flipped from 560 AM to its current frequency at 101.5 FM.Community Programs
CJKL FM hosts several community events and programs including the CJKL FM Christmas Wish, The Merchant Mania Home Show, The CJKL FM Carnival Queen Pageant, The Spooktacular Halloween program, Kinsmen Radio Day and The CJKL Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards.
Christmas Wish
The CJKL FM Christmas Wish provides gifts of new clothing and toys for needy children. The program is supported by donations from local businesses, service clubs, families and listeners. Several annual fundraisers are held for the Christmas Wish including the Kenogami Spring Break ice golf/fishing party which has raised over $100,000 in the past five years for the program.
Merchant Mania Home Show
CJKL FM hosts the annual Merchant Mania Home Show each Mothers Day weekend at the Kirkland Lake Community Complex. The event provides an opportunity for local and national businesses to sell their goods on the floor of the arena. There is no admission charge for the public, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Retailers can contact CJKL FM for exhibitor booth information.
CJKL FM Citizen Of The Year Award
The CJKL FM Citizen Of The Year award is presented annually to the person, persons or group who, through their efforts in the past year, have contributed to improving the quality of life for the people of Kirkland Lake. The award is presented at the Kirkland Lake & District Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner.
CJKL FM Citizen Of The Year Winners:
2007: Doug LaBerge
2006: Frog's Breath Volunteers
2005: Hockey Heritage North Volunteers
2004: Kirkland Lake Gold
2003: Judy Mortson
2002: Barbara Hobson
2001: Nora Barker
2000: Dave Bolger
1999: Rick Danis
1998: Joe Rosko
1997: Sister Georgina Grubb
1996: Irene Pochopsky
1995: Barrick Gold Corporation
1994: Blue Diamond Anniversary Committee
1993: Albert Dinel
1992: Mary Ann Taylor
1991: Norm Connelly
1990: Winter Carnival Committee
1989: Eugene Ivanov
1988: KLCVI Reunion Committee
CJKL FM Lifetime Achievement Award Winners:
Margaret Daugherty
Carolyn MacKinnon
Ron Loach
Glenn Conrad
James Perry
Glenn Carter
Tom McClelland
Joe Mavrinac
Neil Culhane
Kaarine Evans
Hazel Joy
June Korhonen
Reg Tressider
Bertha Boisvert
Santa Claus Express Committee
CJKL FM Carnival Queen Pageant
The CJKL FM Carnival Queen Pageant began in 1989 and runs each year in conjunction with the Kirkland Lake Winter Carnival. The pageant is open to young ladies in the Kirkland Lake area between 16 and 20 years of age. Several events are held in January and February leading up to the crowning and fashion show at the Northern College Auditorium. A volunteer board oversees the pageant with official pageant tabulations provided by Ross Pope and Company.
CJKL FM Carnival Queens:
2008: Shelby-Lyn Bouckley
2007: Natalie Chodorowski
2006: Olivia MacDonald
2005: Katie Burtschenko
2004: Marrie Leigh Malciw
2003: Melissa Lachapelle
2002: Margaret McTaggart
2001: Lindsay McFadgen
2000: Celine Pullen
1999: Valerie Fowler
1998: Christina Pullen
1997: Veronique Dorval
1996: Claire Gauthier
1995: Francine Trottier
1994: Brandie Strojny
1993: Melissa Brookfield
1992: Caroline Harvey
1991: Diane Landry
1990: Kristina Klaas
1989: Rhonda Smith
On-air Personalities
* Barry Ferguson (DJ, Weekday Mornings)
* Adam Sharp (DJ, Weekday Afternoons, Music Director)
* Alan Pedwell (Afternoon News/News Director)
* Greg Mackle (Morning News/Sports Director)
* Ian MacPherson (Announcer)
* Rob Connelly (Announcer, Owner/Manager)Programming
* "Classic Cafe featuring Classic Hits" (Weekdays Noon-1pm)
* "Top 4 at 4" (the days most requested songs; Weekdays 4-4:30pm)
* "80's Explosion" (Fridays 7pm-Midnight)
* "Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 " (Saturdays 8am-Noon)
* "American Top 40 ", withRyan Seacrest (Saturdays Noon-4pm)
* "Saturday Night Rocks", with Rob Connelly (Saturdays 4pm-Midnight)
* "Sunday Morning Oldies" (Sundays 8-Noon)Trivia
CJKL was also the call letters of a fictional
Regina, Saskatchewan radio station in the "Corner Gas " episode "Dog River Dave".External links
* [http://www.cjklfm.com/ CJKL Official site]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=272&historyID=88 CJKL History at Canadian Communications Foundation]
* [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/1999/DB99-181.HTM Conversion of AM station CJKL to FM Decision CRTC 99-181]
*RecnetCanada|CJKL-FM
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