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CHVN-FM

Coordinates: 49°46′15″N 97°30′37″W / 49.77083°N 97.51028°W / 49.77083; -97.51028
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CHVN-FM
Broadcast areaWinnipeg Metropolitan Region
Frequency95.1 MHz (FM)
BrandingCHVN 95.1
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian music
Ownership
OwnerGolden West Broadcasting
CKCL-FM
History
Call sign meaning
HeaVeN
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT223 meters (732 ft)
Links
Websitechvnradio.com

CHVN-FM (95.1 FM) is a commercial radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It broadcasts a Contemporary Christian music format and is owned by Golden West Broadcasting. CHVN's studios are located on St. Mary's Road in south Winnipeg, while its transmitter is on Red Coat Trail near 424 Road in Springstein.[1]

History

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In January 2000, the CRTC approved an application by Christian Radio Manitoba Ltd. for a new specialty FM radio station in Winnipeg, focusing predominantly on Christian music.[2] The group originally planned to broadcast on 107.1 FM, but this was denied by Industry Canada. The station instead chose to broadcast on 95.1 FM instead.[3]

In 2004, Golden West Broadcasting acquired a controlling stake in Christian Radio Manitoba Ltd.[4] The merger made CHVN by far Golden West's largest station by market size; most of CHVN's stablemates are located in small towns in the Prairies.

References

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  1. ^ FCCdata.org/CHVN-FM
  2. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2000-20, New Christian music FM radio station". CRTC. 2000-01-19. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
  3. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2000-313, Use of frequency 95.1 MHz approved for CHVN-FM Winnipeg". CRTC. 2000-08-14. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
  4. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-421, CHVN-FM Winnipeg - Licence renewal". CRTC. 2006-08-25. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
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49°46′15″N 97°30′37″W / 49.77083°N 97.51028°W / 49.77083; -97.51028