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{{short description|Radio station in St. Paul, Alberta}}
{{Infobox Radio Station
{{Infobox radio station
| image =
| logo = CHSP_New_Country_97.7_Logo_2024.png
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| name = CHLW
| airdate = 1970s
| logo_size =
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| name = CHSP-FM
| frequency = 1310 [[kHz]] ([[AM Radio|AM]])
| airdate = {{Start date|1975}}
| city = [[St. Paul, Alberta|St. Paul]], [[Alberta]]
| format = [[country music]]
| frequency = {{Frequency|97.7|[[MHz]]}}
| owner = [[Newcap Broadcasting]]
| city = [[St. Paul, Alberta]]
| country = CA
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| sister_stations = [[CJEG-FM]], [[CJXK-FM]]
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| owner = [[Stingray Group]]
| branding = ''1310 CHLW''
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| sister_stations = [[CJEG-FM]], [[CJXK-FM]]
| slogan = "The Lakeland's Country Music Leader"
| class = B
| power = 22,000 [[watt]]s
| branding = New Country 97.7
| website = [http://www.1310chlw.com 1310 CHLW]
| coordinates = {{coord|53.991|-111.279|display=inline, title}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|CIOK (1975–1982)|CHLW (1982–2011)}}
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|}}
| former_frequencies = 1310 [[Hertz|kHz]] ([[AM broadcasting|AM]]) (1975–2011)
'''CHLW''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[radio station]] that broadcasts a [[country music]] format at 1310 [[AM radio|AM]] in [[St. Paul, Alberta]].
| class = B
| website = [https://newcountrystpaul.ca newcountrystpaul.ca]
| callsign_meaning = '''CH S'''aint '''P'''aul (broadcast area) or<br>'''CH SP'''ur (former branding)
| affiliations = [[Westwood One]]
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}}
'''CHSP-FM''' (97.7 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a [[country music|country]] format in [[St. Paul, Alberta]]. The station is branded on-air as ''New Country 97.7'' as part of the New Country network branding in Alberta.


The station (CHLW) signed on in the 1970s and is currently owned by [[Newcap Broadcasting]].
The station signed on in 1975 as CIOK. It was owned by the OK Radio Group until 1982, when it was sold to LW Broadcasting Ltd. and changed to CHLW. It was later owned by [[Newcap Broadcasting]], until they were bought out by [[Stingray Group]].


On April 21, 2009, Newcap radio received [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] approval to convert CHLW from the AM dial to the [[FM radio|FM]] dial at 97.7 [[MHz]]. <ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-204.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-204]</ref>
On April 21, 2009, Newcap radio received approval by the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission|CRTC]] to convert CHLW to the FM dial at 97.7&nbsp;MHz as CHSP-FM.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-204.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-204]</ref> After the flip to FM, the station's new call sign will become '''CHSP-FM'''.


During the holiday season of 2009 (starting December 1) CHLW flipped to an all-[[Christmas music]] format, rebranding as "The Lakeland's holiday music station". They reverted to the original country format following the conclusion of the holiday season.
==Current Personalities==
'''Genevieve Laurent''' - Morning Host, Music Director


On December 30, 2011, the station moved to 97.7 FM occurred; its format remained [[country music|country]] as ''97.7 The Spur''.
'''Kelsie Taylor''' - News, Morning Co-host


In November 2016, CHSP rebranded under the ''Real Country'' brand, as with other Newcap-owned country stations in Alberta.<ref name="si-realcountry">{{cite web|title=Stettler's local radio station Q93.3 rebranded|url=http://www.stettlerindependent.com/news/400606641.html|website=Stettler Independent|accessdate=20 March 2017}}</ref>
'''Cam Webb''' - Middays


On March 4, 2024, CHSP rebranded as ''New Country 97.7'' to match company’s other country music stations.<ref>{{cite web|title=CRN Monthly Summary March 2024|url=https://radiowest.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=44951|website=RadioWest.ca|accessdate=29 June 2024}}</ref>
'''Josh McLean''' - Afternoons, Weekends

==Former logos==
[[File:Catcountry1310chlwlogo.png]]
[[File:Realcountry977logo.jpg]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://newcountrystpaul.ca/ New Country 97.7]
*[http://www.1310chlw.com/ 1310 CHLW]
*[http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=146&historyID=347 CHLW history at Canadian Communications Foundation]
* [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-north/CHSP-FM CHSP-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [[Canadian Communications Foundation]]
* {{RecnetCanada|CHLW}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CHLW}}
* {{RecnetCanada|CHSP-FM}}


{{Newcap Broadcasting}}
{{Newcap Broadcasting}}
{{Central Alberta Radio}}
{{Central Alberta Radio}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Chlw}}
[[Category:Newcap Broadcasting radio stations|HLW]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in Canada|HLW]]
[[Category:Stingray Group radio stations|Hlw]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Alberta|HLW]]
[[Category:Country radio stations in Canada|Hlw]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Alberta|Hlw]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1975]]
[[Category:1975 establishments in Alberta]]



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Latest revision as of 21:46, 29 June 2024

CHSP-FM
Frequency97.7 MHz
BrandingNew Country 97.7
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
CJEG-FM, CJXK-FM
History
First air date
1975 (1975)
Former call signs
  • CIOK (1975–1982)
  • CHLW (1982–2011)
Former frequencies
1310 kHz (AM) (1975–2011)
Call sign meaning
CH Saint Paul (broadcast area) or
CH SPur (former branding)
Technical information
ClassB
Power22,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
53°59′28″N 111°16′44″W / 53.991°N 111.279°W / 53.991; -111.279
Links
Websitenewcountrystpaul.ca

CHSP-FM (97.7 MHz) is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a country format in St. Paul, Alberta. The station is branded on-air as New Country 97.7 as part of the New Country network branding in Alberta.

The station signed on in 1975 as CIOK. It was owned by the OK Radio Group until 1982, when it was sold to LW Broadcasting Ltd. and changed to CHLW. It was later owned by Newcap Broadcasting, until they were bought out by Stingray Group.

On April 21, 2009, Newcap radio received approval by the CRTC to convert CHLW to the FM dial at 97.7 MHz as CHSP-FM.[1] After the flip to FM, the station's new call sign will become CHSP-FM.

During the holiday season of 2009 (starting December 1) CHLW flipped to an all-Christmas music format, rebranding as "The Lakeland's holiday music station". They reverted to the original country format following the conclusion of the holiday season.

On December 30, 2011, the station moved to 97.7 FM occurred; its format remained country as 97.7 The Spur.

In November 2016, CHSP rebranded under the Real Country brand, as with other Newcap-owned country stations in Alberta.[2]

On March 4, 2024, CHSP rebranded as New Country 97.7 to match company’s other country music stations.[3]

Former logos

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References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-204
  2. ^ "Stettler's local radio station Q93.3 rebranded". Stettler Independent. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  3. ^ "CRN Monthly Summary March 2024". RadioWest.ca. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
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