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CBK (AM)
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CBK is a Canadian
clear-channel station, broadcasting the CBC Radio One
network at 540 AM to most of southern Saskatchewan
. The AM transmitter is located in Watrous
, the city of licence, but the studios are in the CBC Regina Broadcast Centre, 2440 Broad Street in Regina
. This facility also houses CBK-FM
and CBKT
.
The station operates as a 50,000-watt clear-channel station. Due to its dial location, transmitter power and Saskatchewan's flat land (with superb soil conductivity), CBK's daytime signal reaches most of the southern two-thirds of the province, including Regina, Saskatoon
, Yorkton, Swift Current, Lloydminster
, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert
. It also provides grade B coverage as far west as Calgary
and as far east as Winnipeg
. At night, it can be heard across much of the western half of North America. However, it is strongest in Western Canada, Washington, Idaho
, Montana
, North Dakota
and Minnesota
.
, was also a clear-channel, but was a private CBC affiliate at the time). However, it initially aired no local programs. All programming was initially fed from Toronto
, then after 1948 from Winnipeg. A local studio didn't open until 1954, on 2440 Broad Street in Regina.
For most of World War II
, it aired programming in both English and French.
CBK was almost forced to move dial locations in 1947, when the International Telecommunications Conference considered designating 540 for a group of low-powered stations. Eventually, the ITC agreed to allow CBK to use 540 until an alternate location could be found.
Due to urban AM reception issues during the day, the cities of Regina (CBKR-FM 102.5) and Saskatoon (CBK-1-FM 94.1) are now served by FM rebroadcasters of the AM signal. The remainder of the station's broadcast area continues to be served by the main 540 AM signal. The station also has an FM rebroadcaster (CBKM-FM 98.5) in Meadow Lake
, a city on the fringe of the AM station's reception area.
There has recently been an effort by the town of Watrous to designate the transmitter a historic site.
are The Morning Edition in the mornings from 6 a.m.-8:30 a.m. CST, Blue Sky from 12 noon-2 p.m. CST and The Afternoon Edition in the afternoons from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. CST.
Though separately licenced, CBKA-FM
in La Ronge is a full-time satellite of CBK. Until 2009, that station produced its own noon-hour show and regional news updates, although it aired both The Morning Edition and The Afternoon Edition.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
clear-channel station, broadcasting the CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
network at 540 AM to most of southern Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. The AM transmitter is located in Watrous
Watrous, Saskatchewan
Watrous is a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 100 km east of Saskatoon. Its economy is based on agriculture and tourism, due to its proximity to Manitou Beach, home of the Mineral Spa and Danceland dance hall . Watrous was named after Frank Watrous Morse...
, the city of licence, but the studios are in the CBC Regina Broadcast Centre, 2440 Broad Street in Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...
. This facility also houses CBK-FM
CBK-FM
CBK-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC Radio 2 network at 96.9 FM in Regina, Saskatchewan.The station was launched in 1977. Its studios are at the CBC Regina Broadcast Centre, 2440 Broad Street in Regina, along with CBK and CBKT.-Rebroadcasters:-External...
and CBKT
CBKT
CBKT-DT is the CBC's television station in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is located in the CBC Regina Broadcast Centre at 2440 Broad Street in downtown Regina, alongside CBK-AM-FM....
.
The station operates as a 50,000-watt clear-channel station. Due to its dial location, transmitter power and Saskatchewan's flat land (with superb soil conductivity), CBK's daytime signal reaches most of the southern two-thirds of the province, including Regina, Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, Yorkton, Swift Current, Lloydminster
Lloydminster
Lloydminster is a Canadian city which has the unusual geographic distinction of straddling the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan...
, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
. It also provides grade B coverage as far west as Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
and as far east as Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
. At night, it can be heard across much of the western half of North America. However, it is strongest in Western Canada, Washington, Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
, Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
, North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
and Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
.
History
The station was launched by the CBC in 1939, serving most of Saskatchewan from the single transmitter site. It was originally intended as the CBC's clear-channel operation for the Prairies (CKY in Winnipeg, now CBWCBW (AM)
CBW is the callsign of the CBC Radio One station in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The station broadcasts at AM 990, and this frequency functions as a Class A clear channel under former North American Radio Broadcasting Agreement allocations.-History:...
, was also a clear-channel, but was a private CBC affiliate at the time). However, it initially aired no local programs. All programming was initially fed from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, then after 1948 from Winnipeg. A local studio didn't open until 1954, on 2440 Broad Street in Regina.
For most of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, it aired programming in both English and French.
CBK was almost forced to move dial locations in 1947, when the International Telecommunications Conference considered designating 540 for a group of low-powered stations. Eventually, the ITC agreed to allow CBK to use 540 until an alternate location could be found.
Due to urban AM reception issues during the day, the cities of Regina (CBKR-FM 102.5) and Saskatoon (CBK-1-FM 94.1) are now served by FM rebroadcasters of the AM signal. The remainder of the station's broadcast area continues to be served by the main 540 AM signal. The station also has an FM rebroadcaster (CBKM-FM 98.5) in Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Meadow Lake is a city located in north west Saskatchewan, Canada about north east of Lloydminster and north of North Battleford. On November 9, 2009, it officially became Saskatchewan's 14th city....
, a city on the fringe of the AM station's reception area.
There has recently been an effort by the town of Watrous to designate the transmitter a historic site.
Local programming
The station's local programsCBC Radio One local programming
Stations in Canada's CBC Radio One network each produce some local programming in addition to the network schedule.The amount of local programming may vary from station to station. For instance, some stations in smaller markets may produce their own morning show, but air an afternoon show from...
are The Morning Edition in the mornings from 6 a.m.-8:30 a.m. CST, Blue Sky from 12 noon-2 p.m. CST and The Afternoon Edition in the afternoons from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. CST.
Rebroadcasters
CBK has the following rebroadcasters:| City of licence | Frequency | Callsign |
|---|---|---|
| Athabasca Hydro Station | 88.1 FM | VF2280 |
| Beauval Beauval, Saskatchewan Beauval, Saskatchewan is a small community located in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada. It was founded in the early 20th century as a Roman Catholic mission and as a transportation center.-History:... |
101.5 FM | CBKB-FM |
| Buffalo Narrows Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan Buffalo Narrows is a northern village in Northern Saskatchewan. Buffalo Narrows was founded in the early 20th century as a trapping, mink ranching and fishing settlement by Scandinavian traders. It is now a community of about 1300 people. Tourism and resource extraction are its main economic... |
103.5 FM | CBKD-FM |
| Cumberland House Cumberland House, Saskatchewan Cumberland House is a village in Census Division No. 18 in north-eastern Saskatchewan, Canada on the Saskatchewan River. It is the oldest community in Saskatchewan and has a population of about 2000 people... |
94.9 FM | CBKV-FM |
| Creighton Denare Beach, Saskatchewan Denare Beach is a community on the east shore of Amisk Lake, Saskatchewan.It has a permanent population of about 770. This doubles in the summer when cabin owners return.-History:... |
94.3 FM | CBKO-FM |
| Fond du Lac | 100.1 FM | CBKG-FM |
| Île-à-la-Crosse | 105.1 FM | CBKC-FM |
| Island Falls Island Falls, Saskatchewan Island Falls is a hydroelectric power station operated by SaskPower, a Saskatchewan crown corporation. It is located on the Churchill River at 55.5° N, 102.4° W, about sixty miles northwest of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada.... |
105.1 FM | CBKN-FM |
| La Loche | 95.5 FM | CBKE-FM |
| Meadow Lake Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Meadow Lake is a city located in north west Saskatchewan, Canada about north east of Lloydminster and north of North Battleford. On November 9, 2009, it officially became Saskatchewan's 14th city.... |
98.5 FM | CBKM-FM |
| Montreal Lake | 93.3 FM | CBKL-FM |
| Patuanak Patuanak, Saskatchewan Patuanak is a Dene reserve near the Churchill River. In Dene, it sounds like Boni Cheri.It is 89 kilometres north of Beauval, Saskatchewan.-History:... |
105.5 FM | CBKK-FM |
| Pelican Narrows Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan Pelican Narrows is a northern village in Saskatchewan, located 120 km NW of Creighton via the Hanson Lake Road and highway 135. Its name in Cree is Opawikoscikcan which means "The Narrows of Fear". It is at the narrows that join Mirond and Pelican Lakes which lie between the Sturgeon-Weir and... |
105.9 FM | CBKW-FM |
| Pinehouse Lake | 94.1 FM | CBKJ-FM |
| Regina Regina, Saskatchewan Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox... |
102.5 FM | CBKR-FM |
| Saskatoon | 94.1 FM | CBK-1-FM |
| Southend Southend, Saskatchewan Southend is a small village in northeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. It sits at the southern end of Reindeer Lake, the ninth largest lake in Canada. It has around 700 in population. . The village is the terminus of Highway 102.... |
91.7 FM | CBKP-FM |
| Stony Rapids Stony Rapids, Saskatchewan Stony Rapids is a northern hamlet in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada, with a total population of 360 residents. Located south of the border to the Northwest Territories, the community is astride the Fond du Lac River... |
93.3 FM | CBKH-FM |
| Stanley Mission Stanley Mission, Saskatchewan Stanley Mission is a community in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 1851 as a settled community.People have lived in the area for several thousands of years. It is part of the Lac La Ronge First Nation... |
95.5 FM | CBKI-FM |
| Uranium City Uranium City, Saskatchewan Uranium City is a settlement in northwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. It is on the northern shores of Lake Athabasca near the border of the Northwest Territories. It is above sea level. The settlement is northwest of Prince Albert, 760 km northeast of Edmonton and south of the Northwest... |
105.1 FM | CBDH-FM |
Though separately licenced, CBKA-FM
CBKA-FM
CBKA-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting the CBC Radio One network at 105.9 FM in La Ronge, Saskatchewan.Until 2009, CBKA had a local news bureau serving Northern Saskatchewan, and produced the regional noontime show Keewatin Country, but otherwise aired the same programming as CBK...
in La Ronge is a full-time satellite of CBK. Until 2009, that station produced its own noon-hour show and regional news updates, although it aired both The Morning Edition and The Afternoon Edition.
External links
- Radio locator info on CBK-AM
- CBC Saskatchewan
- CBK (AM) history at Canadian Communications FoundationCanadian Communications FoundationThe Canadian Communications Foundation is a history of Canadian broadcasting for radio and television chronicles and documents. It also provides a history of radio and television stations, including networks, programs, broadcasters and many others....