CKFT-FM

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CKFT-FM
Broadcast area Fort Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Sherwood Park
St. Albert, Alberta
Frequency 107.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingMix 107.9
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerKenner Media
History
First air date
November 27, 2012
Call sign meaning
CK ForT Saskatchewan (broadcast area)
Technical information
Class B1
ERP 11,000 watts average
20,000 watts peak
HAAT 60.5 meters (198 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
53°43′0.9″N113°15′26.8″W / 53.716917°N 113.257444°W / 53.716917; -113.257444
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website heartlandnews.ca

CKFT-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 107.9 FM in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta branded as Mix 107-9.

Golden West Broadcasting received CRTC approval for a new licence to serve FortSaskatchewan on January 10, 2012. [1] Signal tests on 107.9 FM began on October 23, 2012. The station launched at 10:00a.m. on November 27 of that year with a hot adult contemporary format branded at "Mix 107."

On May 23, 2023, Kenner Media received CRTC approval to acquire CKFT-FM from Golden West Broadcasting. [2] On June 28, 2023 the station name changed to "Mix 107-9" with the format remaining Hot Adult Contemporary.

On October 31, 2023, at 3 p.m., the station relaunched as "Edmonton's Official Christmas Station with Rob Christie in the Morning" [3]

On January 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., the station adopted a more classic hits format with Rob Christie in mornings • Kim Scott middays • Neil Morrison in drive • Mike Devine weekends.

References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-9
  2. "CKFT-FM Fort Saskatchewan - Acquisition of assets". 23 May 2023.
  3. "Radio Star Rob Christie launches Edmonton's Official Christmas Station, MIX 107.9 – Heartland News". 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-11-03.

53°42′28″N113°13′07″W / 53.70778°N 113.21861°W / 53.70778; -113.21861