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Klondike Broadcasting Company Limited

Today’s Best Music 96.1 The Rush is a “hot adult contemporary" radio station , successfully combining a modern flavour with small town charm.

The Rush offers a dynamic, informative and interactive experience to their listeners. Sponsoring many local events, from festivals, river quest to the longest sled dog race in the world, CKRW 96.1 The Rush is your community radio station.

Klondike Broadcasting Company Limited (CKRW 610AM) was licenced in late 1968 and began broadcasting on November 19, 1969. The radio station has a long history of reporting on, participating in and contributing to the unique fabric  of the Yukon Territory and the lives of northerners.  Located in the capital city, CKRW 96.1 The Rush began simulcasting on AM and FM in 2004 in the Whitehorse area.  Today, CKRW broadcasts in most of the Yukon communities and in Inuvik.  CKRW 96.1 The Rush is also carried on Shaw Direct satellite channel 856, Northwestel Cable TV and streams on the internet at www.ckrw.com