CFWE-FM
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CFWE-FM is a Canadian
radio station, airing a country
format for First Nations
throughout the province of Alberta. The station's programming airs from studios in Edmonton
, although prior to 2009 the station did not broadcast in the city and its primary transmitter was licensed to Lac La Biche.
Following a license amendment in late 2008, the station launched a new primary transmitter at the Edmonton-area community of Spruce Grove
in 2009, operating on 98.5 FM.
CFWE-FM is a founding member of the Western Association of Aboriginal Broadcasters (WAAB). WAAB Members include Northern Native Broadcasting (BC), Northern Native Broadcasting (Yukon), Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (Saskatchewan) and Native Communications Incorporated (Manitoba). WAAB members meet regularly to develop program ideas, share resources and work to promote Aboriginal broadcasting throughout western and northern Canada.
In 2008, AMMSA received approval from the CRTC to add new transmitters at Edmonton and Fort McMurray.
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...
radio station, airing a country
Country
A country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously...
format for First Nations
First Nations
First Nations is a term that collectively refers to various Aboriginal peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. There are currently over 630 recognised First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. The...
throughout the province of Alberta. The station's programming airs from studios in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, although prior to 2009 the station did not broadcast in the city and its primary transmitter was licensed to Lac La Biche.
Following a license amendment in late 2008, the station launched a new primary transmitter at the Edmonton-area community of Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Spruce Grove is a city in the vicinity of Edmonton, Alberta. Like nearby Stony Plain it is surrounded by Parkland County.With a population of 24,646, Spruce Grove is the 11th largest city in Alberta. The Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre is the local theatre, and its TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre...
in 2009, operating on 98.5 FM.
History
Owned by the Aboriginal Multimedia Society, the station received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in 1987 to launch on 89.9 FM in Lac La Biche. Transmitters were later added at many other communities in northern Alberta.CFWE-FM is a founding member of the Western Association of Aboriginal Broadcasters (WAAB). WAAB Members include Northern Native Broadcasting (BC), Northern Native Broadcasting (Yukon), Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (Saskatchewan) and Native Communications Incorporated (Manitoba). WAAB members meet regularly to develop program ideas, share resources and work to promote Aboriginal broadcasting throughout western and northern Canada.
In 2008, AMMSA received approval from the CRTC to add new transmitters at Edmonton and Fort McMurray.
Rebroadcasters
The station has an extensive network of rebroadcasters throughout the province.| Call sign | Frequency | City of License |
|---|---|---|
| CFWE-FM-1 | 91.7 FM | Joussard Joussard, Alberta Joussard is a hamlet in northern Alberta within the Municipal District of Big Lakes, located north of Highway 2, approximately east of Grande Prairie.- References :... |
| CFWE-FM-2 | 89.3 FM | Peigan Reserve |
| CFWE-FM-3 | 96.7 FM | Moose Hills |
| CFWE-FM-4 | 98.5 FM | Spruce Grove Spruce Grove, Alberta Spruce Grove is a city in the vicinity of Edmonton, Alberta. Like nearby Stony Plain it is surrounded by Parkland County.With a population of 24,646, Spruce Grove is the 11th largest city in Alberta. The Horizon Stage Performing Arts Centre is the local theatre, and its TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre... (Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census... ) |
| CFWE-FM-5 | 94.5 FM | Fort McMurray Fort McMurray, Alberta Fort McMurray is an urban service area in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Alberta, Canada. It was previously incorporated as a city on September 1, 1980. It became an urban service area when it amalgamated with Improvement District No. 143 on April 1, 1995 to create the Municipality... |
| VF2084 | 89.9 FM | Cadotte Lake Cadotte Lake, Alberta Cadotte Lake is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta, Canada within Northern Sunrise County. It is located on the northern shore of the homonymous lake, along Highway 986, east of Peace River and west of the Bicentennial Highway .... |
| VF2085 | 89.9 FM | Conklin Conklin, Alberta Conklin is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It is located on Highway 881 between Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche. It has an elevation of .The hamlet is located in census division No... |
| VF2087 | 89.9 FM | Fort Chipewyan Fort Chipewyan, Alberta Fort Chipewyan, commonly referred to as Fort Chip, is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It is located on the western tip of Lake Athabasca, adjacent to Wood Buffalo National Park, approximately north of Fort McMurray.Fort Chipewyan is one of... |
| VF2090 | 89.9 FM | John D'Or Prairie John D'Or Prairie, Alberta John D'Or Prairie is a First Nations settlement within the John D'Or Prairie 215 Indian reserve in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Lawrence River, upstream from the Peace River, and south of the Caribou Mountains. It has an elevation of .... |
| VF2091 | 90.5 FM | Little Buffalo |
| VF2092 | 89.9 FM | Loon Lake Loon Lake, Alberta Loon Lake is a First Nations settlement within the Loon Lake 235 Indian reserve in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on the eastern shore of the lake, west of Highway 88. It has an elevation of .... |
| VF2176 | 89.9 FM | Boyer River |
| VF2177 | 89.9 FM | Bushe River |
| VF2178 | 89.9 FM | Janvier |
| VF2179 | 89.9 FM | Child Lake |
| VF2180 | 89.9 FM | Wabasca-Desmarais Wabasca-Desmarais, Alberta Wabasca, also known as Wabasca-Desmarais, is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada, within the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17. It is located between and along the South and North Wabasca Lakes, at the intersection of Highway 813 and Highway 754. It is approximately northeast of Slave... |
| VF2182 | 89.9 FM | Fort McKay |
| VF2183 | 89.9 FM | Goodfish Lake Goodfish Lake, Alberta Goodfish Lake is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta within the Goodfish Reserve of the Whitefish Lake First Nation. It is located east of Highway 36, west of Cold Lake.... |
| VF2186 | 89.9 FM | Tall Cree North |
| VF2187 | 89.9 FM | Paddle Prairie |
| VF2188 | 89.9 FM | Peavine |
| VF2190 | 88.7 FM | Slave Lake Slave Lake, Alberta Slave Lake is a town in northern Alberta, Canada, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124. It is located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88.... |
| VF2191 | 89.9 FM | Tall Cree South |
| VF2192 | 89.9 FM | Sturgeon Lake |
| VF2241 | 89.9 FM | Anzac Anzac, Alberta Anzac is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. It is located on Highway 881 along the east shore of Gregoire Lake, approximately southeast of Fort McMurray.... |
| VF2242 | 89.9 FM | Beaver Lake Beaver Lake, Alberta Beaver Lake is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within Lac La Biche County. It is located east of Highway 55, approximately northwest of Cold Lake.- References :... |
| VF2243 | 89.9 FM | Duncan's |
| VF2244 | 89.9 FM | Buffalo Lake |
| VF2251 | 89.9 FM | Heart Lake |
| VF2252 | 89.9 FM | Horse Lake |
| VF2254 | 89.9 FM | Kikino |
| VF2255 | 89.9 FM | Peerless Lake Peerless Lake, Alberta Peerless Lake is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on the northeastern shore of Peerless Lake, approximately northeast of Red Earth Creek, and has an elevation of .... |
| VF2256 | 89.9 FM | Sandy Lake Sandy Lake, Alberta Sandy Lake, also known as Pelican Mountain, is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17. It is located on Highway 813, between Calling Lake and Wabasca. It has an elevation of .... |
| VF2257 | 89.9 FM | Trout Lake Trout Lake, Alberta Trout Lake is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta within the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17, located east of Highway 88, northeast of Grande Prairie.... |
| VF2258 | 89.9 FM | White Fish Lake |
External links
- CFWE-FM
- CFWE-FM 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....