CJPR-FM
Radio station in Blairmore, Alberta
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CJPR-FM (94.9 MHz) is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a country format under its on-air branding as New Country in Blairmore, Alberta. The station was owned & operated by Newcap Radio until they were bought out by Stingray Digital.
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| Frequency | 94.9 MHz |
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| Branding | New Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| History | |
First air date | 1972 |
Former frequencies | 1490 kHz (1972–2002) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 760 watts (horizontal polarization) |
| HAAT | -324.7 metres |
Transmitter coordinates | 49°38′2.04″N 114°29′34.80″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | newcountrysouthwest.ca |
CJPR originally began broadcasting at 1490 AM in 1972, until it moved to 94.9 FM in 2002.[1]
On May 16, 2008, CJPR applied to the CRTC to add a transmitter at Pincher Creek, Alberta.[2] The station was given approval on July 28, 2008 to operate a rebroadcaster in Pincher Creek at 92.7 FM (CJPV-FM).[3]
In November 2016, CJPR rebranded under the Real Country brand, as with other Newcap-owned country stations in Alberta.[4]
On March 4, 2024, CJPR rebranded to New Country to match the company’s other country music stations.
Rebroadcasters
| City of licence | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkford, British Columbia | CJEV | 1340 AM | 50 watts | LP |
| Pincher Creek, Alberta | CJPV-FM | 92.7 FM | 6,000 watts | A |
