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CKFT-FM

Coordinates: 53°42′28″N 113°13′07″W / 53.70778°N 113.21861°W / 53.70778; -113.21861
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CKFT-FM
Broadcast areaFort Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Sherwood Park
St. Albert, Alberta
Frequency107.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingMix 107.9
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerKenner Media
History
First air date
November 27, 2012
Call sign meaning
CK ForT Saskatchewan (broadcast area)
Technical information
ClassB1
ERP11,000 watts average
20,000 watts peak
HAAT60.5 meters (198 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
53°43′00.9″N 113°15′26.8″W / 53.716917°N 113.257444°W / 53.716917; -113.257444
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiteheartlandnews.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 license to serve FortSaskatchewan on January 10, 2012.[1] Signal tests on 107.9 FM began on October 23, 2012. The station launched at 10:00am 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 featuring Rob Christie in mornings with Kim Scott middays, and Neil Morrison in afternoon drive.

References

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  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.
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53°42′28″N 113°13′07″W / 53.70778°N 113.21861°W / 53.70778; -113.21861