CJAT-FM (''

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that broadcasts an adult hits format at 95.7 FM in

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and is also heard in Castlegar at 90.3 FM and

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at 103.3 FM, including other rebroadcasters.

History

The station began broadcasting in 1933 and has changed many frequencies until its last AM frequency at 610 kHz in 1941. CFKC operates at 1340 kHz in Creston, which was launched in 1968. As of 1989, CFKC Creston became a full-time rebroadcaster of CJAT Trail. The station was originally an affiliate of the

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and then affiliated with the

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when it was formed in 1936. The station would remain affiliated with CBC, including its

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from 1944 to 1962 and then its successor

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until 1977. In 1994, the station received

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approval to convert CJAT Trail from the AM band to the FM band at 95.7 MHz. On June 30, 2006, CJAT received approval to add new FM transmitters at Castlegar which would operate at 90.3 MHz and Grand Forks at 103.3 MHz.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-270
/ref> Over the years, CJAT went through various formats and ownerships and is currently owned by

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, which rebranded the station with the ''

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'' format on October 5, 2011, and then with the '' Bounce'' format on May 18, 2021.

References

External links

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