CJLT-FM

CJLT-FM
City of license Medicine Hat, Alberta
Branding 93.7 Praise FM
Slogan Uplifting Radio
Frequency 93.7 MHz (FM)
First air date 2003
Format Christian music
ERP 2.3 kW
Class B
Callsign meaning Christ Jesus Loves Thee
Owner Vista Broadcast Group
(Vista Radio)
Website 93.7 Praise FM

CJLT-FM is a Canadian radio station, that broadcasts a Christian format at FM 93.7 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. 93.7 Praise FM broadcasts Contemporary Christian music (CHR, AC and Southern Gospel) throughout Southeastern Alberta and into Southwest Saskatchewan.

The station originally began broadcasting in 2003 as an LPFM on 99.5 FM,[1] then in 2007 received CRTC approval to move to operate as a high powered station at 93.7 FM.[2] On April 5, 2011, the station applied to the CRTC to change CJLT-FM's frequency from 93.7 MHz to 103.3 MHz, as well as increase their power to 58,000 watts; furthermore, they also requested to rescind their "specialty format" status, which would enable them to switch to a soft adult contemporary format. [3] [4] [5] This application was rejected due to the popularity of the christian format.

On October 4th, 2012, it was announced that Vista Radio had acquired 93.7 FM from Lighthouse Broadcasting Ltd. [6] On October 15th, 2012, at 7am, Vista Radio re-launched Power 93.7 as 93.7 Praise FM, with Jeff Michaels & Warren Affleck on Mornings, Beth Warden and "Today's Family" middays, and Warren Osmond on Afternoon drive.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-12
  2. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-154
  3. ↑ Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-229 (April 5, 2011)
  4. ↑ Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-229-1 (updated April 7, 2011 as CKOV-FM)
  5. ↑ Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2011-229-2 (updated April 12, 2011 as CJLT-FM)
  6. ↑ Vista Radio Shares Love of Local with Southern Alberta
  7. ↑ 937praisefm | What's On

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Coordinates: 50°02′46″N 110°37′11″W / 50.04611°N 110.61972°W