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{{short description|Radio station in Grande Prairie, Alberta}}
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| name = CIKT-FM | name = CIKT-FM
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| frequency = 98.9 ] (])
| city = ], ] | city = ], ]
| airdate = April 19, 2007 | branding = 98.9 Rewind Radio
| format = ] | frequency = 98.9 ] (])
| airdate = April 19, ]
| owner = Bear Creek Broadcasting
| format = ]
| branding = Q99
| erp = 100 ]s
| slogan = Today's Hits & Yesterday's Favorites
| haat = {{convert|266.4|meters}}
| website =
| class = C1
| callsign_meaning =
| coordinates =
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| owner = ]
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'''CIKT-FM''' is a ] ] that broadcasts a ] format at 98.9 ] in ], ]. The station is branded as '''Q99''' and is owned by Bear Creek Broadcasting.

'''CIKT-FM,''' also recognized as '''Rewind Radio''' is a Canadian ] that broadcasts an ] format at 98.9 ] in ], ]. The station is branded as ''98.9 Rewind Radio'' and is owned by ]. Its focus is to play songs that are considered older in age, hence the name "'''Rewind Radio'''"


==History== ==History==
The station was originally granted a ] license on November 15, 2006, authorizing it to broadcast on 103.3 FM.<ref></ref> After early testing determined that its planned transmitter site was not suitable, the station applied for a license amendment to move its transmitter and to change its frequency to 98.9.<ref></ref>


The station began broadcasting on April 9, 2007 at 12:00PM as ''Q99'', airing a ] format.
The station was originally granted a ] license on November 15, 2006, authorizing it to broadcast on 103.3 FM.<ref></ref> After early testing determined that its planned transmitter site was not suitable, the station applied for a license amendment to move its transmitter and to change its frequency to 98.9.<ref></ref>


The station began broadcasting on April 9, 2007 at 12 noon. The station was purchased by ] in October 2015.


In 2019, the station moved towards an ] format, focusing on music from the 70’s to the 2000’s.
==Radio Shows==


In September 2021, the station rebranded to ''98.9 Rewind Radio''.
'''Monday To Friday'''


== General Information ==
6:00AM - 9:00AM: Paul & Pike In The Morning's
98.9 "Rewind Radio" or CIKT-FM promotes "Hold on a sec", a daily game in which an individual hears a second of a song, and calls the official number to guess the song name. If guessed correctly, a prize is granted. The first day is a $25 ] to the following places: Montanas, ], ], and State and Mains Restaurant. If 2 days go by, it becomes $50, and it continues until it reaches $200, or 8 days. Then, they switch songs. Sometimes, the prize isn't a ] but actually a homemade barbecue sauce.


==Former logo==
9:00AM - 2:00PM: Renn Davies
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2:00PM - 6:00PM: Ward Livingston

6:00PM - 12:00AM: Richard Huskisson (Monday - Tuesday)

6:00PM - 12:00AM: Melinda Evans (Wednesday - Friday)

'''Saturday'''

6:00AM - 12:00PM: Richard Huskisson

12:00PM - 6:00PM: Melinda Evans

'''Sunday'''

6:00AM - 12:00PM: Richard Huskisson

12:00PM - 6:00PM: Melinda Evans


==References== ==References==
{{reflist|2}} {{Reflist|2}}


==External links== ==External links==
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* at ] * at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the ]
*{{RecnetCanada|CIKT}} *{{RecnetCanada|CIKT}}


{{Grande Prairie Radio}} {{Grande Prairie Radio}}


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Latest revision as of 18:44, 17 December 2024

Radio station in Grande Prairie, Alberta
CIKT-FM
Frequency98.9 MHz (FM)
Branding98.9 Rewind Radio
Programming
FormatAdult hits
Ownership
OwnerJim Pattison Group
Sister stationsCJXX-FM
History
First air dateApril 19, 2007
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP100 kWs
HAAT266.4 meters (874 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website989rewindradio.com

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CIKT-FM, also recognized as Rewind Radio is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts an adult hits format at 98.9 FM in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The station is branded as 98.9 Rewind Radio and is owned by Pattison Media. Its focus is to play songs that are considered older in age, hence the name "Rewind Radio"

History

The station was originally granted a CRTC license on November 15, 2006, authorizing it to broadcast on 103.3 FM. After early testing determined that its planned transmitter site was not suitable, the station applied for a license amendment to move its transmitter and to change its frequency to 98.9.

The station began broadcasting on April 9, 2007 at 12:00PM as Q99, airing a hot adult contemporary format.

The station was purchased by Pattison Media in October 2015.

In 2019, the station moved towards an adult hits format, focusing on music from the 70’s to the 2000’s.

In September 2021, the station rebranded to 98.9 Rewind Radio.

General Information

98.9 "Rewind Radio" or CIKT-FM promotes "Hold on a sec", a daily game in which an individual hears a second of a song, and calls the official number to guess the song name. If guessed correctly, a prize is granted. The first day is a $25 giftcard to the following places: Montanas, Walmart, JYSK, and State and Mains Restaurant. If 2 days go by, it becomes $50, and it continues until it reaches $200, or 8 days. Then, they switch songs. Sometimes, the prize isn't a giftcard but actually a homemade barbecue sauce.

Former logo

References

  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-621
  2. Grande Prairie, Alberta Application No. 2007-0060-1 (CRTC)

External links

Radio stations in Grande Prairie and western Central Alberta
Grande Prairie
Edson
Hinton
Whitecourt
Alberta radio markets
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Fort McMurray
Grande Prairie
Lethbridge
Lloydminster
Medicine Hat
Red Deer
See also
List of radio stations in Alberta

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