CHQX-FM

CHQX-FM
Frequency101.5 MHz
Branding101.5 Beach Radio
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerJim Pattison Group
CFMM-FM, CKBI
History
First air date
2001 (2001)
Technical information
ClassC1
ERP100 kW
HAAT178.6 metres (586 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitebeachradiopa.ca

CHQX-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a classic hits format at 101.5 FM in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The station is branded on-air as 101.5 Beach Radio and is owned by the Jim Pattison Group, who also owns the sister stations CFMM-FM and CKBI. CHQX's studios are located at 1316 Central Avenue.

The station received approval by the CRTC in 2000 and began broadcasting in June 2001.

On October 28, 2016, CHQX-FM rebranded to XFM 101.5 but kept the same format. In September 2020, the station changed its format to classic hits and rebranded to 101.5 Beach Radio.

Rebroadcasters

Rebroadcasters of CHQX-FM
City of licenceIdentifierFrequencyPowerClassRECNetCRTC Decision
Big River CHQX-FM-3 97.5 FM1,200 wattsAQuery2008-315
La Ronge CHQX-FM-2 98.3 FM53 wattsA1Query2005-122
Waskesiu Lake CHQX-FM-1 90.5 FM2,500 wattsAQuery2002-459

Current on air lineup

The Morning Show with Lew Harrison

Lew is a long-serving radio host in the Prince Albert area, known for incorporating humour and personal observations into his broadcasts.

Mid Days with Charlee Morgan

Charlee Morgan broadcasts 10am - 2pm. Join Charlee for 'That 80's Show' weekdays from 12-1pm.

Afternoons with Peter Michaels

Peter Michaels broadcasts from 2 – 6pm.

References

53°03′27″N 105°50′35″W / 53.05750°N 105.84306°W / 53.05750; -105.84306