About

Wild 95.5 (CHLB-FM) is a country radio station in Lethbridge, Alberta, broadcasting at 95.5 FM. It began on August 28, 1959, as CHEC on 1090 AM, originally owned by Southern Alberta Broadcasting. In 1993, it was sold to Monarch Broadcasting, rebranded as "1090 Rocks," and became CKRX. The station moved to 95.5 FM in 1996 and adopted a country format in 1997, taking the call sign CHLB-FM. In 2000, it became part of The Jim Pattison Group. In October 2022, it rebranded as "Wild 95.5," aligning with Calgary’s CKWD-FM, while keeping its familiar hosts and offering a vibrant mix of modern country hits and classics.

With its vibrant branding and listener-friendly programming, the station continues to evolve while remaining true to its heritage in Alberta’s radio landscape.

First air date: August 28, 1959 as CHEC

Call sign: CHLB-FM

Owner: Jim Pattison Group

Broadcast area Lethbridge County

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Frequency

  • Lethbridge 95.5 FM

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