# CHLB-FM

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**CHLB-FM** is a Canadian [radio station](/source/Radio_station) that broadcasts a [country](/source/Country_music) format at 95.5 [FM](/source/FM_broadcasting) in [Lethbridge](/source/Lethbridge), [Alberta](/source/Alberta). CHLB is currently owned by the [Jim Pattison Group](/source/Jim_Pattison_Group).

## History

The station originally began broadcasting in 1959 as **CHEC** at 1090 [AM](/source/AM_broadcasting).[1] It was owned by Southern Alberta Broadcasting,[1] which later became a subsidiary of [Shaw Communications](/source/Shaw_Communications). Notable radio personalities during this period included [Bryan Fustukian](/source/Bryan_Fustukian), broadcasting as Vik Armen.

From 1985 to 1992, [Tim Hitchner](/source/Tim_Hitchner) worked as a radio DJ at the station.[2] In 1986, Hitchner and other employees at CHEC created and recorded [Brocket 99](/source/Brocket_99), a controversial comedy tape, at the station's studios.[2]

The station was acquired by Monarch Broadcasting in 1993.[1] It changed its call sign to **CKRX** later that same year, adopting new branding as *1090 Rocks*.[1] The station moved to its current frequency 95.5 FM in 1996,[3] and adopted its current call sign and format in 1997.[1]

Monarch Broadcasting was acquired by Pattison in 2000.[1]

In October 2022, the station rebranded as *Wild 95.5*, taking its name from Calgary sister station [CKWD-FM](/source/CKWD-FM).[4]

## References

1. Communications Foundation, The Canadian (2013). ["Broadcasting History"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034629/http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/index3.html?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.broadcasting-history.ca%2Flistings_and_histories%2Fradio%2Fhistories.php%3Fid%3D1241%26historyID%3D368). The Canadian Communications Foundation. Archived from [the original](http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/index3.html?url=http%3A//www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php%3Fid%3D1241%26historyID%3D368) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2019-10-27.

1. 90.5 FM, CKIZ (2013). ["CKIZ 90.5 FM, Pincher Creek, Alberta"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140517073103/http://ckiz.ca/). CKIZ 90.5 FM. Archived from [the original](http://ckiz.ca/) on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-07-21.

1. [CRTC Decision 96-673](http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1996/DB96-673.HTM)

1. Thiessen, Connie (2022-10-07). ["Pattison Media expands its WILD Country radio brand"](https://broadcastdialogue.com/pattison-media-expands-its-wild-country-radio-brand/). *Broadcast Dialogue*. Retrieved 2022-10-31.

## External links

- [Wild 95.5](https://www.wild955.ca/)
- [CHLB-FM](https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-south/CHLB-FM) at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the [Canadian Communications Foundation](/source/Canadian_Communications_Foundation)

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