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{{short description|Radio station in Edson, Alberta, Canada}}
{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
image = |
name = CFXE-FM|
| logo =
airdate = April 4, 1968 (as CJYR)|
| logo_size =
| name = CFXE-FM
frequency = 94.3 [[MHz]] ([[FM radio|FM]])|
| airdate = April 4, [[1968 in radio|1968]] (as '''CJYR''')
area = [[Edson, Alberta]]|
format = [[Country music]]|
| frequency = 94.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]
owner = [[Newcap Broadcasting]]|
| city = [[Edson, Alberta]]
| area = [[Edson, Alberta|Edson]]<br>[[Hinton, Alberta|Hinton]]<br>[[Jasper, Alberta|Jasper]]<br>[[Grande Cache]]
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erp = 11 [[kilowatt|kW]]s average<br>20 [[kilowatt|kW]]s peak|
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
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haat = {{convert|116.9|meters}}|
| owner = [[Stingray Group]]
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branding = Real Country West|
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| erp = 11,000 [[watt]]s average<br>20,000 watts peak
slogan = |
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| haat = {{convert|116.9|meters}}
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class = B|
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| branding = New Country
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former_frequencies = [[970 AM]]<br>[[1230 AM]]|
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| class = B
website = [http://www.theeagle.ca/ www.theeagle.ca]|
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| former_frequencies = 970 [[Hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]]) (1968–2007)
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callsign_meaning = '''C''' '''F'''o'''X''' (former branding) '''E'''dson|
| website = [https://newcountrywest.ca/ newcountrywest.ca]
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| callsign_meaning = '''C F'''o'''X E'''dson (former branding and broadcast area)
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]]
}}
}}


'''CFXE-FM''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[radio station]] licensed to [[Edson, Alberta|Edson]], [[Alberta]]. Owned by [[Newcap Radio]], it broadcasts a [[country music]] format branded as ''Real Country''. Alongside its main signal in Edson, the station maintains three [[rebroadcaster]]s in northwestern Alberta; '''CFXH-FM''' in [[Hinton, Alberta|Hinton]], '''CFXP-FM''' in [[Jasper, Alberta|Jasper]], and '''CFXG''' in [[Grande Cache, Alberta|Grand Cache]]. The station also maintains a satellite studio in Hinton, and broadcasts their afternoon show (12 Noon - 6PM) from Hinton.
'''CFXE-FM''' (94.3 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a Canadian [[radio station]] licensed to [[Edson, Alberta]]. Owned by [[Stingray Group]], it broadcasts a [[country music|country]] format branded as ''New Country''. Alongside its main signal in Edson, the station maintains three [[rebroadcaster]]s in northwestern Alberta; '''CFXH-FM''' in [[Hinton, Alberta|Hinton]], '''CFXP-FM''' in [[Jasper, Alberta|Jasper]], and '''CFXG-FM''' in [[Grande Cache]]. The station also maintains a satellite studio in Hinton, and broadcasts their afternoon show (12 Noon - 6PM) from Hinton.


==History==
==History==
CFXE signed on April 4, 1968 as CJYR on 970&nbsp;kHz, with 10,000 watts power. In 2005, the station was bought by [[Newcap Broadcasting]] and was relaunched as ''The Fox''. In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3&nbsp;MHz with 11,000 watts power.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-48.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-48]</ref>
CFXE signed on April 4, 1968, as '''CJYR''' on 970&nbsp;kHz, with 10,000 watts power. In 2005, the station was bought by Newcap Broadcasting and was relaunched as ''The Fox''. In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3&nbsp;MHz with 11,000 watts power.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-48.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-48]</ref>


On September 29, 2010, the station received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to move CFXE-FM's rebroadcast transmitter, CFXG AM 1230 Grande Cache from the AM dial to the FM dial.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-722.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-722]</ref> Grande Cache's new FM transmitter now operates at 93.3 MHz known as CFXG-FM.
On September 29, 2010, the station received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to move CFXE-FM's rebroadcast transmitter, '''CFXG''' (AM 1230) in Grande Cache, to the FM dial.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-722.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-722]</ref> Grande Cache's new FM transmitter now operates at 93.3&nbsp;MHz known as '''CFXG-FM'''.


[[File:Real Country West Logo.png|thumb|Previous logo]]
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In July 2017, the station rebranded as "Real Country West", and flipped to [[country music|country]].

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In July 2017, the station rebranded as ''Real Country'', and flipped to [[country music|country]].

On March 4, 2024, the station rebranded as ''New Country'' to match the company's other country music stations.


==Rebroadcasters==
==Rebroadcasters==
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| call1 = CFXG-FM
| call1 = CFXG-FM
| freq1 = 93.3 FM
| freq1 = 93.3 FM
| watts1 =
| watts1 = 190
| class1 =
| class1 =
| city1 = [[Grande Cache]]
| city1 = [[Grande Cache]]
| crtc1 = [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-722.htm 2010-722]
| crtc1 = [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-722.htm 2010-722]
| call2 = CFXH-FM
| call2 = CFXH-FM
| freq2 = 97.5
| freq2 = 97.5 FM
| watts2 =
| watts2 = 530 vertical/1,200 horizontal
| class2 =
| class2 =
| city2 = [[Hinton, Alberta|Hinton]]
| city2 = [[Hinton, Alberta|Hinton]]
| crtc2 = [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2003/db2003-616.htm 2003-616]
| crtc2 = [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2003/db2003-616.htm 2003-616]
| call3 = CFXP-FM
| call3 = CFXP-FM
| freq3 = 95.5
| freq3 = 95.5 FM
| watts3 =
| watts3 = 95
| class3 =
| class3 =
| city3 = [[Jasper, Alberta|Jasper]]
| city3 = [[Jasper, Alberta|Jasper]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.theeagle.ca/}}
* {{Official website|https://newcountrywest.ca/|New Country Edson}}
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=127&historyID=338 CFXE-FM History] at [[Canadian Communications Foundation]] ''(Note: see Hinton and [[Whitecourt]] for more detailed histories on CFXH and [[CFXW-FM|CFXW]])''.
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-north/CFXE-FM CFXE-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
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* {{RecnetCanada|CFXE-FM}}
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=1189&historyID=1141 CFXH-FM history at Canadian Communications Foundation]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=1011&historyID=868 CFXW-FM history at Canadian Communications Foundation]
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*{{RecnetCanada|CFXE-FM}}


{{Stingray Group}}
{{Newcap Broadcasting}}
{{Grande Prairie Radio}}
{{Grande Prairie Radio}}


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Latest revision as of 01:00, 17 October 2024

CFXE-FM
Broadcast areaEdson
Hinton
Jasper
Grande Cache
Frequency94.3 MHz
BrandingNew Country
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
History
First air date
April 4, 1968 (as CJYR)
Former frequencies
970 kHz (AM) (1968–2007)
Call sign meaning
C FoX Edson (former branding and broadcast area)
Technical information
ClassB
ERP11,000 watts average
20,000 watts peak
HAAT116.9 meters (384 ft)
Links
Websitenewcountrywest.ca

CFXE-FM (94.3 MHz) is a Canadian radio station licensed to Edson, Alberta. Owned by Stingray Group, it broadcasts a country format branded as New Country. Alongside its main signal in Edson, the station maintains three rebroadcasters in northwestern Alberta; CFXH-FM in Hinton, CFXP-FM in Jasper, and CFXG-FM in Grande Cache. The station also maintains a satellite studio in Hinton, and broadcasts their afternoon show (12 Noon - 6PM) from Hinton.

History

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CFXE signed on April 4, 1968, as CJYR on 970 kHz, with 10,000 watts power. In 2005, the station was bought by Newcap Broadcasting and was relaunched as The Fox. In 2007, the station was moved to 94.3 MHz with 11,000 watts power.[1]

On September 29, 2010, the station received CRTC approval to move CFXE-FM's rebroadcast transmitter, CFXG (AM 1230) in Grande Cache, to the FM dial.[2] Grande Cache's new FM transmitter now operates at 93.3 MHz known as CFXG-FM.

Previous logo

In July 2017, the station rebranded as Real Country, and flipped to country.

On March 4, 2024, the station rebranded as New Country to match the company's other country music stations.

Rebroadcasters

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Rebroadcasters of CFXE-FM
City of license Identifier Frequency Power RECNet CRTC Decision
Grande Cache CFXG-FM 93.3 FM 190 watts Query 2010-722
Hinton CFXH-FM 97.5 FM 530 vertical/1,200 horizontal watts Query 2003-616
Jasper CFXP-FM 95.5 FM 95 watts Query 2003-619

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-48
  2. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-722
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