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{{short description|Radio station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan}}
{{more footnotes|date=June 2015}}
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| name = CKBL-FM | name = CKBL-FM
| image = ] | logo = CKBL-FM.png
| logo_size = 250px
| city = ], ] | city = ], ]
⚫ | branding = 92.9 The Bull
| area = ]
| slogan =
⚫ | branding = 92.9 The Bull
| airdate = 1923 (AM)<br />1995 (FM)
| airdate = July 18, ] (])<br>February 6, ] (])
| frequency = 92.9&nbsp;MHz FM
| frequency = 92.9 ] (])
| format = ] | format = ]
| power =
| erp = 100,000&nbsp;]s
| erp =
| haat = {{convert|195|meters}}
| class =
| class = C1
⚫ | callsign_meaning = '''C'''<br>'''K'''<br>'''B'''U'''L'''L
| affiliations = ] (1944–1962)
| former_callsigns =
⚫ | callsign_meaning = '''CK''' The '''B'''U'''L'''L (branding)
⚫ | owner = ]
| former_callsigns = '''CFQC''' (1923–1995)<br>'''CFQC-FM''' (1995–2007)
⚫ | webcast =
| former_frequencies = 400 metres (1923–1925)<br>910 ] (1925–1933)<br>840 kHz (1933–1941)<br>] (1941–1995)
| website =
| owner = ]
| affiliations =
⚫ | licensee = ]
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'''CKBL-FM''', branded as '''92.9 The Bull''', is a ] ] located in the city of ], ]. The station is part of the ], and has studios with sister stations ] and ]. They are at 366 3rd Avenue South, downtown on the river.
'''CKBL-FM''' (92.9 ], ''92.9 The Bull'') is a ] in ], ]. Owned by 629112 Saskatchewan Ltd. trading as ], it broadcasts a ] format.


==History== ==History==
⚫ The station originated on the ] dial as '''CFQC''', which began broadcasting in 1923. It was founded by electrical supply shop owners A. A. "Pappy" Murphy and David Streb. Murphy bought out Streb in 1932.


⚫ The station was an affiliate of the ] from 1933 to 1936 when it affiliated with the newly formed ]. It lost that affiliation in 1939 when the CBC signed on ] as its outlet for all of southern and central Saskatchewan. In 1944 it became an affiliate of the CBC's ] until 1962 when the network was reabsorbed into the main ] network and CFQC became independent. In 1954, ] was established by the Murphy family and became Saskatoon's first television station; initially a CBC affiliate, in the early 1970s it switched to the ]. Both the TV and radio stations shared some on-air personnel such as newsreaders.
⚫ The station originated on the ] dial as '''CFQC-AM''', which began broadcasting in 1923. It was founded by electrical supply shop owners A. A. "Pappy" Murphy and David Streb. Murphy bought out Streb in 1932.


⚫ Pappy Murphy died in 1959. His family sold CFQC-AM and TV to ] in 1972, earning a handsome return on its original investment of 49 years earlier. Baton exited radio in 1991, selling CFQC to George Gallagher, at which point the radio station's ties to its TV namesake all but ended. However, only two years later, Gallagher was forced into receivership. Clint Forster, owner of ], bought CFQC in 1994 and announced plans to move it to the FM band.
⚫ The station was an affiliate of the ] from 1933 to 1936 when it affiliated with the newly formed ]. It lost that affiliation in 1939 when the CBC signed on ] as its outlet for all of southern and central Saskatchewan. In 1944 it became an affiliate of the CBC's ] until 1962 when the network was reabsorbed into the main ] network and CFQC became independent. In 1954, ] became Saskatoon's first television station.


⚫ On February 6, 1995, at 6:06&nbsp;a.m., CFQC left its longtime AM position at 600 and was replaced by CJWW, which moved from 750 AM. The last song played on "Hits 600" was "]" by ].
⚫ The Murphy family sold CFQC-AM-TV to ] in 1972, earning a handsome return on its original investment of 49 years earlier. Baton exited radio in 1991, selling CFQC to George Gallagher. However, only two years later, Gallagher was forced into receivership. Clint Forster, owner of ], bought CFQC in 1994 and announced plans to move it to the FM band.


⚫ At 7:00{{nbsp}}am that day, '''CFQC-FM''' signed on at 92.9 FM,<ref></ref> where it was rebranded ''Hot 93'' and switched from ] to ], complementing CJWW's ] format. Current owner Elmer Hildebrand bought the station in 2001. CFQC and its brand were retired at 6:00{{nbsp}}am November 1, 2007. The final song played under the old call letters at 5:58{{nbsp}}am was ]'s version of "]", ending an 84-year era (though the TV station would officially continue using "CFQC", although its on-air branding by this time had become CTV Saskatoon). At 7:00{{nbsp}}am, the station changed its call letters to '''CKBL-FM''' and its branding to ''92.9 The Bull''. The first song played under the new callsign was ]'s "]". It also adopted a New Country format under the direction of program director and morning show co-host Steve "Hurricane" Huber.
⚫ On February 6, 1995 at 6:06AM, CFQC left its longtime AM position at 600 and was replaced by CJWW, which moved from 750 AM. The last song played on "Hits 600" was "Stand Tall" by Burton Cummings.


In January 2020, the station announced that it would give equal airplay to female musicians.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-18|title=Listeners want more women on country radio, says new CMT...|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/02/18/cmt-poll-more-listeners-country-radio-women/4750154002/|access-date=2021-09-17|website=The Tennessean}}{{subscription required}}</ref>
⚫ At 7AM that day, CFQC-FM signed-on at 92.9 on the FM dial,<ref></ref> where it was rebranded Hot93 and switched from adult contemporary to country music, complementing CJWW's classic country format. Current owner Elmer Hildebrand bought the station in 2001. CFQC and its brand Hot 93 were retired at 6AM November 1, 2007. The final song played under the old call letters at 5:58AM was ]'s version of "]"). At 7 am that morning, the station changed its calls to CKBL and its branding to "92.9 the Bull." The first song played under the new calls was ]'s "]." It also adopted a New Country format under the direction of program director and morning show co-host Steve "Hurricane" Huber.

The Bull's on-air lineup now consists of Mornings with Pat Dubois and Cristy Beggs, Mid-days with Kroeker, Bull on Demand from 12 - 1pm with Hudson, and Drive Time with Landen. The station is also the broadcast home of the ] of the ].

CKBL is the former ] of two stations in Kelowna, British Columbia, the FM station now known as ] and the current ]-AM.


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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* at the ] * at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the ]
* {{RecnetCanada|CKBL-FM}} * {{RecnetCanada|CKBL-FM}}


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Radio station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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CKBL-FM
Broadcast areaSaskatoon Metropolitan Area
Frequency92.9 MHz (FM)
Branding92.9 The Bull
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsCBC Dominion (1944–1962)
Ownership
Owner
Sister stationsCJWW, CJMK-FM
History
First air dateJuly 18, 1923 (AM)
February 6, 1995 (FM)
Former call signsCFQC (1923–1995)
CFQC-FM (1995–2007)
Former frequencies400 metres (1923–1925)
910 kHz (1925–1933)
840 kHz (1933–1941)
600 kHz (1941–1995)
Call sign meaningCK The BULL (branding)
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT195 meters (640 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitethebull.ca

CKBL-FM (92.9 FM, 92.9 The Bull) is a radio station in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Owned by 629112 Saskatchewan Ltd. trading as Saskatoon Media Group, it broadcasts a country format.

History

The station originated on the AM dial as CFQC, which began broadcasting in 1923. It was founded by electrical supply shop owners A. A. "Pappy" Murphy and David Streb. Murphy bought out Streb in 1932.

The station was an affiliate of the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Commission from 1933 to 1936 when it affiliated with the newly formed Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It lost that affiliation in 1939 when the CBC signed on CBK as its outlet for all of southern and central Saskatchewan. In 1944 it became an affiliate of the CBC's Dominion Network until 1962 when the network was reabsorbed into the main CBC Radio network and CFQC became independent. In 1954, CFQC-TV was established by the Murphy family and became Saskatoon's first television station; initially a CBC affiliate, in the early 1970s it switched to the CTV Television Network. Both the TV and radio stations shared some on-air personnel such as newsreaders.

Pappy Murphy died in 1959. His family sold CFQC-AM and TV to Baton Broadcasting in 1972, earning a handsome return on its original investment of 49 years earlier. Baton exited radio in 1991, selling CFQC to George Gallagher, at which point the radio station's ties to its TV namesake all but ended. However, only two years later, Gallagher was forced into receivership. Clint Forster, owner of CJWW, bought CFQC in 1994 and announced plans to move it to the FM band.

On February 6, 1995, at 6:06 a.m., CFQC left its longtime AM position at 600 and was replaced by CJWW, which moved from 750 AM. The last song played on "Hits 600" was "Stand Tall" by Burton Cummings.

At 7:00 am that day, CFQC-FM signed on at 92.9 FM, where it was rebranded Hot 93 and switched from adult contemporary to country, complementing CJWW's classic country format. Current owner Elmer Hildebrand bought the station in 2001. CFQC and its brand were retired at 6:00 am November 1, 2007. The final song played under the old call letters at 5:58 am was Michelle Wright's version of "Rock Me Gently", ending an 84-year era (though the TV station would officially continue using "CFQC", although its on-air branding by this time had become CTV Saskatoon). At 7:00 am, the station changed its call letters to CKBL-FM and its branding to 92.9 The Bull. The first song played under the new callsign was Big & Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy". It also adopted a New Country format under the direction of program director and morning show co-host Steve "Hurricane" Huber.

In January 2020, the station announced that it would give equal airplay to female musicians.

References

  1. Decision CRTC 94-694
  2. "Listeners want more women on country radio, says new CMT..." The Tennessean. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2021-09-17.(subscription required)

External links

Radio stations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
AM Frequency
FM Frequency
Defunct
Saskatchewan radio markets
Estevan/Weyburn
Flin Flon, MB/SK
Lloydminster, AB/SK
Meadow Lake
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
Regina
Saskatoon
Swift Current
The Battlefords
Yorkton
See also
List of radio stations in Saskatchewan

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