CBXK-FM 96.9: A Northern Voice in Fox Lake
In the vast northern landscape of Alberta, CBXK-FM serves as an important audio landmark for Fox Lake and the surrounding area. Broadcasting at 96.9 FM, the station is a relay of CBC Radio One, CBC/Radio-Canada’s English-language radio network. It brings listeners national programming throughout the day, including news, public affairs, interviews, culture, science, analysis and stories from communities across the country.
In Fox Lake, radio has a special significance. The northern community is associated with the Little Red River Cree Nation and lies in a region where distances are considerable and weather can make travel difficult. In that setting, a dependable radio signal is about more than entertainment. It helps connect residents with Alberta and the rest of Canada, keeps them informed about current events and provides a platform for discussions about Indigenous, rural and northern realities.
Part of CBXK-FM’s appeal is its steady, familiar presence. Turning on the radio can lead listeners from a news update to an interview, from a national discussion to a cultural feature, while preserving the feeling of connection that regional broadcasting can create. Even when the programs originate elsewhere, the station becomes part of everyday life in Fox Lake, accompanying morning routines, journeys and long winter evenings.
CBXK-FM is therefore more than a frequency on the dial. It is a window onto the wider country, an information service and a familiar presence in a remote community where radio remains a practical and meaningful way to stay connected.
