CBXC-FM 92.3: Grande Cache’s Voice in the Heart of Alberta
In Grande Cache, Alberta, radio accompanies residents in a setting where the Rocky Mountains, forests, and wide-open wilderness are an important part of everyday life. At 92.3 FM, CBXC-FM carries the programming of CBC Radio One, CBC/Radio-Canada’s general-interest radio service. The station provides a window onto Canadian news, regional issues, culture, science, the arts, and the stories that shape the country.
In a community far from the major urban centres, this radio presence has a special value. Radio remains a simple, accessible, and dependable medium that can reach listeners during a commute, at work, or at home. News programs offer the information needed to follow national and Alberta events, while magazines, interviews, and documentaries provide a deeper understanding of Canada’s social and cultural realities.
Grande Cache has an identity closely connected to its surroundings. The town lies in a mountainous region known for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. Its history is also linked to industrial and mining development, as well as to the lasting relationships between local communities, the land, and the Indigenous cultures of the region. In this setting, CBXC-FM helps maintain a connection with the rest of Alberta and Canada, while giving listeners a familiar companion in their daily lives.
Listening to 92.3 FM in Grande Cache means enjoying national programming from the perspective of a small community surrounded by nature. CBXC-FM is a reminder that public radio can bring regions closer together, tell a wide range of stories, and offer a steady presence—even in the middle of vast northern landscapes.
