CJPR-FM
CJPR-FM (94.9 MHz) is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a country format under its on-air branding as New Country in Blairmore, Alberta. The station was owned & operated by Newcap Radio until they were bought out by Stingray Digital.
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Previous logo
CJPR originally began broadcasting at 1490 AM in 1972, until it moved to 94.9 FM in 2002.
On May 16, 2008, CJPR applied to the CRTC to add a transmitter at Pincher Creek, Alberta. The station was given approval on July 28, 2008 to operate a rebroadcaster in Pincher Creek at 92.7 FM (CJPV-FM).
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In November 2016, CJPR rebranded under the Real Country brand, as with other Newcap-owned country stations in Alberta.
On March 4, 2024, CJPR rebranded to New Country to match the company’s other country music stations.
Rebroadcasters
City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class |
---|---|---|---|---|
Elkford, British Columbia | CJEV | 1340 AM | 50 watts | LP |
Pincher Creek, Alberta | CJPV-FM | 92.7 FM | 6,000 watts | A |
References
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-379
- ^ Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-45
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-148
- ^ "Stettler's local radio station Q93.3 rebranded". Stettler Independent. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
External links
- New Country
- CJPR History - Canadian Communications Foundation
- CJPR-FM in the REC Canadian station database
- CJEV in the REC Canadian station database
- CJPV-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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