CJRL-FM

CJRL-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 89.5 FM in Kenora, Ontario. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format branded as 89.5 The Lake.

CJRL-FM
CityKenora, Ontario
Frequency89.5 MHz (FM)
Branding"89.5 The Lake"
SloganClassic Hits and Today's Favourites
Programming
Formatadult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerAcadia Broadcasting
History
First air date1938 (AM)
2004 (FM)
Former frequencies1420 kHz (AM) (1938-1941)
1450 kHz (1941-1943)
1220 kHz (1943-2004)
Technical information
ClassB
ERP31,200 watts
HAAT105.2 m
Links
Website895thelake.ca

The station was originally launched in 1938 as CKCA AM at 1420 kHz. In 1941, CKCA moved from 1420 kHz to 1450 kHz. In 1943, Kenora Broadcasting Co. Ltd. took ownership of CKCA and changed the frequency to 1220 kHz with a new callsign CJRL.

CJRL went through different ownerships over the years.

In 2004, CJRL was given approval by the CRTC to convert to the FM band at 89.5 FM and began broadcasting in November 2004 as "89.5 MIX-FM".[1][2] Following the flip to FM, the station shifted format to adult contemporary from hot adult contemporary.

Formerly owned and operated by Fawcett Broadcasting, the station was acquired in 2007 by Acadia Broadcasting Limited of Saint John.

As of June 30, 2011, 89.5 Mix FM was rebranded '89.5 The Lake', continuing as an adult contemporary station, the station's playlist now primarily includes pop and rock hits from the 1970s to today. Following the unexpected passing of Charlie Tuna in early 2016, the 70's Show that aired on weekends was replaced with the Totally Awesome 80's show with Kent Jones. The station still continues to play classic hits along with today's favourites.

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