CHQX-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a classic hits format at 101.5 FM in

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada, after Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Regina. It is situated near the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway ...

. The station is branded on-air as ''101.5 Beach Radio'' and is owned by

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who also owns sister stations

CFMM-FM CFMM-FM is a radio station in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Owned by the Jim Pattison Group, it broadcasts a CHR/Top 40 format branded as ''Power 99''. The station was previously owned by Rawlco Communications until its sale in 2014. CFMM began ...

and CKBI. CHQX's studios are located at 1316 Central Avenue. The station received approval by the

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in 2000Decision CRTC 2000-136
/ref> 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

Current on air lineup

The Morning Show with Lew Harrison Lew is one of the longest serving radio hosts in Prince Albert and area. Lew brings his own quirky sense of humour and keen sense of observation to the radio. 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

External links

101.5 Beach RadioCHQX-FM
at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the

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