KWPZ (106.5 FM) is a

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broadcasting a

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, with an emphasis on praise and worship music. Some

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shows are also heard and some programming is shared with

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105.3 KCMS in

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. Licensed to

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, United States, the station serves Northwest

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and Southern

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including

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, Victoria and the

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Valley. The station is currently owned by Crista Ministries. BBM Canada lists the station in the

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ratings. KWPZ broadcasts in

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Programming

Programs broadcast on KWPZ include: * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * ''Insight for Living'' * '' Back to the Bible'' * '' Grace to You'' * ''Turning Point'' * ''Family Life Today'' * ''Extreme Praise: "Praise for a New Generation"'' * ''A New Beginning'' * ''Paws & Tales''

References

External links

* WPZ Christian adult contemporary radio stations in the United States Lynden, Washington Radio stations established in 1960 1960 establishments in Washington (state) {{Washington-radio-station-stub