CKWY-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a contemporary hit radio format at 93.7 FM in Wainwright, Alberta. The station is branded as Hot 93.7 and is owned by Stingray Group.
On January 30, 2004, Newcap was given approval from the CRTC to operate a new English-language FM radio station in Wainwright.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-55 The station began broadcasting on January 31, 2005 at 7 AM with a classic hits format as 93.7 Wayne FM.
On November 7, 2012, Newcap applied to decrease CKWY's signal from 100,000 watts to 50,000 watts, with its antenna height above average terrain (EHAAT) increased from 167.0 metres to 169.5 metres.Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-616, CRTC November 7, 2012 This application was approved on April 23, 2013.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-196, CKKY Wainwright – Conversion to the FM band; CKWY-FM Wainwright – Technical change, CRTC, April 23, 2013
On October 7, 2019, CKWY rebranded to Hot 93.7 and changed its format to CHR/Top 40.
References
External links Hot 93.7 CKWY-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation