CFSL

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CFSL
Am1190 logo.png
Broadcast areaSoutheastern Saskatchewan
Frequency 1190 kHz (AM)
BrandingAM 1190
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Classic hits
Affiliations Toronto Blue Jays Radio Network
Ownership
Owner Golden West Broadcasting
CKRC-FM, CHWY-FM
History
First air date
1957
Former frequencies
1340 kHz
Call sign meaning
Canada's Famous Soo Line
Technical information
Class B
Power 10 kW (daytime)
5 kW (nighttime)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website am1190radio.com

CFSL (1190 kHz is a Canadian radio station licensed to Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Owned by Golden West Broadcasting, it broadcasts a classic hits format serving the southeast portion of the province. The station shares studios with CKRC-FM and CHWY-FM at 305 Souris Avenue in downtown Weyburn. [1]

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History

CFSL signed on in 1957 under the ownership of Soo Line Broadcasting Ltd., serving both Weyburn and Estevan (until the launch of its sister station CJSL in Estevan in 1961). Starting on 1340 kHz, it moved to its current frequency at 1190 kHz around 1991.

Soo Line Broadcasting, and both CJSL and CFSL would be acquired by Golden West Broadcasting in 1995. In 2006, CFSL would gain a sister FM station, CKRC-FM.

On November 15, 2023, both CFSL and CJSL flipped to classic hits, networking with all other Golden West AM stations in Saskatchewan. The country format moved to CHWY-FM. [2] [3]

Programming

CFSL currently broadcasts a full service classic hits format. CFSL also carries Toronto Blue Jays baseball games. [4]

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References

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  2. "CJ 1150 enters new era with legendary Rob Carnie leading the way". DiscoverEstevan. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. "AM1190 enters new era with legendary Rob Carnie leading the way". DiscoverWeyburn. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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