CKLJ-FM

Last updated
CKLJ-FM
Broadcast area Central Alberta
Frequency 96.5 MHz (FM)
Branding96.5 The Ranch
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Country
Ownership
Owner Vista Radio
CKJX-FM
History
First air date
February 2, 2004
Former frequencies
97.7 MHz (2004–2007)
Technical information
Class B
ERP 35,000 watts
HAAT 124.5 meters (408 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
51°45′29″N114°05′41″W / 51.75810°N 114.09477°W / 51.75810; -114.09477
Links
Website mymountainviewnow.com

CKLJ-FM (96.5 FM, "96.5 The Ranch") is a radio station in Olds, Alberta. Owned by Vista Radio, it broadcasts a country music format.

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History

The station originally began broadcasting on February 2, 2004 at 97.7 FM, until it moved to its current frequency in 2007. [1] [2]

In September 2023, CAB-K Broadcasting was sold to Vista Radio, [3] after which it switched to Vista's standard country music brand The Ranch. [4]

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References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-320
  2. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-289
  3. Thiessen, Connie (2023-09-06). "Vista Radio to acquire CAB-K Broadcasting stations in Olds, Vegreville". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
  4. Thiessen, Connie (2025-01-10). "Vista Radio rebrands Alberta stations". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2025-01-13.