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| Broadcast area | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 103.9 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | 103.9 CISN Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CHED, CHQT, CKNG-FM, CITV-DT | |
| History | |
First air date | 5 June 1982 |
Call sign meaning | Pronounced like "kissin'" |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 98,000 watts |
| HAAT | 200.3 meters (657 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 53°27′47″N 113°20′6.5″W / 53.46306°N 113.335139°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | cisnfm.com |
CISN-FM (103.9 MHz, 103.9 CISN Country) is a radio station that broadcasts from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is owned by Corus Entertainment, which also operates CHED, CHQT and CKNG-FM. The station has a country format, playing both current hits and past favourites. CISN is one of the longest broadcasting FM stations in Edmonton.[1] CISN's studios are located on 84th Street in downtown Edmonton, while its transmitter is located near Anthony Henday Drive in eastern Edmonton.
As of 28 February 2021, CISN is the 7th-most-listened-to radio station in the Edmonton market according to a PPM data report released by Numeris.[2]
Rebroadcasters
CISN also operates on a number of low-power FM transmitters in some areas of Canada.
Alberta
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luscar | CFOG-FM | 90.1 FM | 20 watts | LP | Query | 91-209 |
| Rainbow Lake | VF2294 | 103.9 FM | 10 watts | VLP | Query | CRTC 95-704 |
British Columbia
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Station | VF2002 | 100.1 FM | 21 watts | LP | Query | 96-6 |
| Chetwynd | VF2015 | 103.9 FM | 34 watts | LP | Query | 91-335 |
| Fort St. James | VF2099 | 97.9 FM | 50 watts | LP | Query | |
| McBride | VF2152 | 103.1 FM | 37 watts | LP | Query | 91-871 |
| Kemano | VF2203 | 93.5 FM | 10 watts | VLP | Query | 93-66 |
| Valemount | VF2221 | 104.1 FM | 16 watts | LP | Query | 94-444 |
| Avola | VF2315 | 89.7 FM | 8 watts | VLP | Query | 98-145 |
| Blue River | VF2317 | 90.3 FM | 8 watts | VLP | Query | 98-144 |
| Granisle | VF2351 | 100.5 FM | 1 watt | VLP | Query | 99-36 |
| Campbell Road | VF2377 | 103.9 FM | 11 watts | LP | Query | 2000-193 |
| Fraser Lake | VF2474 | 93.1 FM | 36 watts | LP | Query | 98-210 |
| Passmore | VF2457 | 90.7 FM | 190 watts | A1 | Query | 2004-144 |
Newfoundland and Labrador
| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet | CRTC Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgeo | VF2075 | 90.5 FM | 50 watts | LP | Query | 95-48 |
| Labrador City/Wabush | VF2150 | 101.3 FM | 37 watts | LP | Query |
Awards
CISN-FM was the winner of the Canadian Country Music Association's Annual Country Station of the Year (Major Market Category) five times since the award's 2000 creation, having won in 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2016.[3][4][5][6][7]
References
- ^ "Corus Entertainment – Radio:Alberta". Corus Entertainment. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2008.
- ^ "Winter 2021 PPM Data". Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "2003 CCMA Awards Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "2004 CCMA Awards Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
- ^ "Chamber ball will be a blockbuster". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved 20 September 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "2010 CCMA Award Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on 5 January 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ "2012 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION GALA AWARDS CELEBRATE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, SLAIGHT MUSIC HUMANITARIAN AWARD AND HANK SMITH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS". Canadian Country Music Association. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
External links
- 103.9 CISN Country
- CISN-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CISN-FM in the REC Canadian station database
This page was last edited on 4 April 2024, at 23:59