CHOO-FM

CHOO-FM (99.5 FM, "Boom 99.5") is a radio station in Drumheller, Alberta. Owned by Stingray Group, it broadcasts a classic hits format.

CHOO-FM
CityDrumheller, Alberta
Frequency99.5 MHz (FM)
BrandingBoom 99.5
Slogan70s, 80s, 90s
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
Sister stationsCKDQ
History
Call sign meaningC HOOdoo
Technical information
ClassA
ERP1.7 kW
HAAT37 meters (121 ft)
Transmitter coordinates51.461°N 112.708°W / 51.461; -112.708
Links
Websiteboom995.ca

History

The station was licensed by the CRTC in 2008.[1] and officially launched at 8:00AM MST on April 28, 2009.

The CHOO callsign was formerly used at a radio station, known today as CJKX-FM in Ajax, Ontario from 1967-1994 and at another station, (now defunct) in Tofino, British Columbia from 2000–2002. Both of these stations that used the CHOO callsign have no relation to the current CHOO-FM in Drumheller, Alberta.

On January 7, 2019, Stingray Group announced its intent to acquire CHOO-FM from Golden West Broadcasting; this would make it a sister to CKDQ.[2] On August 28, 2019, CHOO flipped from adult contemporary to classic hits as Boom 99.5.

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References
  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-194, Licensing of a new radio station to serve Drumheller, Alberta, CRTC, August 21, 2008
  2. "Stingray to acquire CHOO-FM radio station in Alberta". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2019-01-08.


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