CKJR
CKJR is a radio station in Wetaskiwin, Alberta broadcasting at 1440 AM owned by Stingray Group. The station currently broadcasts an Oldies format branded as W1440. CKJR broadcasts with a non-directional pattern during the daytime hours and a directional signal during nighttime hours. CKJR is the only station in Canada broadcasting at 1440 AM.History
- The station started in 1971 as CJOI on 1440 kHz, with 1,000 watts power.
- In 1974, CJOI started using 10,000 watts power
- CJOI became CKJR in 1994
- In 2002, Standard Broadcasting purchased stations and sold parts to Newcap Broadcasting and Rogers Communications.
- CJOI is now an FM radio station in Rimouski, Quebec.
- In late September, 2006, CKJR changed formats from Hot Country to Oldies, and a name change from Cat Country 1440 KJR to W1440, meaning Wetaskiwin 1440.
