CKLJ-FM

CKLJ-FM (96.5 FM, "96.5 The Ranch") is a radio station in Olds, Alberta. Owned by Vista Radio, it broadcasts a country music format.

CKLJ-FM

Olds, Alberta
Broadcast area	Central Alberta
Frequency	96.5 MHz (FM)
Branding	96.5 The Ranch
Programming
Language	English
Format	Country
Ownership
Owner	Vista Radio
Sister stations	CKJX-FM
History
First air date	February 2, 2004
Former frequencies	97.7 MHz (2004–2007)
Technical information
Class	B
ERP	35,000 watts
HAAT	124.5 meters (408 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	51°45′29″N 114°05′41″W
Links
Website	mymountainviewnow.com

History

In July 2003, CAB-K Broadcasting received approval for a new FM country station in Olds, Alberta.^[1]

The station originally began broadcasting on February 2, 2004 at 97.7 FM. In 2007, the CRTC approved technical changes to increase the height and power of CKLJ's transmitter, and re-locate the station to 96.5 FM. CAB-K argued that the station was facing reception difficulties in areas west of Olds due to its hilly terrain, and that the changes would improve its ability to serve its primary signal contour. Rawlco Communications concurrently received approval to move its newly-approved Calgary radio station from 100.3 to 97.7.^[2]

In September 2023, CAB-K Broadcasting was sold to Vista Radio,^[3] after which it switched to Vista's standard country music brand The Ranch.^[4]