CHDR-FM

CHDR-FM is a Canadian radio station in Cranbrook, British Columbia that broadcasts an active rock format at 102.9 FM branded as 102.9 The Drive FM. The station is owned by the Jim Pattison Group.

History

The station originally began broadcasting in 1957 as CKEK at a frequency of 570 AM. In 1990, CKEK received approval to add two AM transmitters, CFIW 1200 kHz in Canal Flats and CKKI 1460 kHz in Kimberley, with the license for CFIW renewed again in 2004.

In 1984, CFEK Fernie received approval to add an AM transmitter at Sparwood on the frequency 1400 AM. CKEK moved to the FM dial at 102.9 MHz in 2002 and became CHDR "The Drive".

It is uncertain when CKKI Kimberley was deleted, although the FM transmitters that went on in 2002 reach Kimberley. Also, it is uncertain if CFIW Canal Flats is currently still in operation, as CFIW was last listed in the 2008 CRTC renewals and is not listed in the 2015 licence renewals (pending approval). As of 2016, CFIW was deleted from the Industry Canada database.