CKYX-FM (97.9 MHz) is a radio station serving Fort McMurray, Alberta with a classic rock format branded as 97.9 Rock. The station received approval by the CRTC in 1984 to broadcast at 97.9 MHz.Decision CRTC 84-31
CKYX also has a rebroadcaster on Tar Island at 95.7 MHz.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-108
As of October 2025, Rogers laid off local staff and closed their studios in Fort McMurray due to lack of revenue and staffing difficulties https://broadcastdialogue.com/rogers-sports-media-moves-to-remote-ops-model-for-smaller-market-radio-stations/
References
External links 97.9 Rock CKYX-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation