CHVN-FM explained

CHVN-FM
City:Winnipeg, Manitoba
Area:Winnipeg Metropolitan Region
Branding:CHVN 95.1
Frequency:95.1 MHz (FM)
Erp:100,000 watts
Class:C1
Format:Contemporary Christian music
Callsign Meaning:HeaVeN
Owner:Golden West Broadcasting
Sister Stations:CKCL-FM
Website:chvnradio.com

CHVN-FM (95.1 FM) is a commercial radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It broadcasts a Contemporary Christian music format and is owned by Golden West Broadcasting. CHVN's studios are located on St. Mary's Road in south Winnipeg, while its transmitter is on Red Coat Trail near 424 Road in Springstein.FCCdata.org/CHVN-FM

History

In January 2000, the CRTC approved an application by Christian Radio Manitoba Ltd. for a new specialty FM radio station in Winnipeg, focusing predominantly on Christian music.[1] The group originally planned to broadcast on 107.1 FM, but this was denied by Industry Canada. The station instead chose to broadcast on 95.1 FM instead.[2]

In 2004, Golden West Broadcasting acquired a controlling stake in Christian Radio Manitoba Ltd.[3] The merger made CHVN by far Golden West's largest station by market size; most of CHVN's stablemates are located in small towns in the Prairies.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2000-20, New Christian music FM radio station. 2000-01-19. CRTC. 2020-02-16.
  2. Web site: Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2000-313, Use of frequency 95.1 MHz approved for CHVN-FM Winnipeg. 2000-08-14. CRTC. 2020-02-16.
  3. Web site: Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-421, CHVN-FM Winnipeg - Licence renewal. CRTC. 2006-08-25. 2020-02-16.