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CKX-TV (channel 5) was a television station in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, which served as a private affiliate of CBC Television. Owned by CTVglobemedia, it was the first privately owned television station in Manitoba. It shared its call letters with its former sister station, CKX-FM, owned by Astral Media (formerly Standard Radio ).
CKNX-TV was a television station owned by CTVglobemedia (now known as Bell Media) which served mid-western Ontario, Canada. It was part of the A television system. The station's offices, studios, and transmission facilities were located at Carling Terrace corner John Street in Wingham .
The CKX-TV Craig broadcasting tower is a 411.5 m (1,350 ft) high guyed TV mast located in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. It is currently the second-tallest structure in Canada. The current structure is actually the second version built at the site.
Our CKX-TV Friday Noon Show on November 22, 1963 was interrupted by an important news bulletin. US President John F. Kennedy was reported shot while appearing in a motorcade in Dallas Texas. He had been rushed to hospital. We were all shocked, but resumed our show.
CKX-TV was Manitoba’s first privately-owned television station. CKX-TV had a bonus audience over the Saskatchewan border. The nearest TV stations: West: 288 miles, East: 140 miles, South: 175 miles, North: none. The coverage area took in a population of 140,000. CKX-TV took delivery of a 5,000 watt transmitter from Canadian General Electric.
Oct 2, 2009 · Brandon's CKX television station has faded to black after its 6 p.m. newscast Friday. The potential buyer notified CTV Thursday that it's pulling out of a deal to take over the station.
Oct 5, 2019 · A little over a decade ago, CKX-TV closed its doors, ending 54 years of bringing Westman to people’s living rooms. Karen Chrest, the host of the noon-hour show from 2002 to 2009, said she...
Oct 3, 2009 · CKX-TV, the only TV station in Brandon, Manitoba, signed off for good after 54 years of providing local news coverage to the community.
About this group. This is a LONG overdue place for former CKXers and Family members, to chat about the 'good ol' days of Broadcasting!! (Actually, they were pretty great!) The group status is 'Private'. Obviously there are fans out there who would LOVE to connect with many of you.
Jul 16, 2009 · CTV is selling its CKX-TV Brandon television station for $1 to Bluepoint Investment Corp., a Canadian company headed by media-industry figure Bruce Claassen. The Brandon station, formerly owned...
