On January 30, 2004, Newcap was given approval from the CRTC to operate a new English-languageFM radio station in Wainwright.[1] The station began broadcasting on January 31, 2005 at 7 AM with a classic hits format as 93.7 Wayne FM.
On November 7, 2012, Newcap applied to decrease CKWY's signal from 100,000 watts to 50,000 watts, with its antenna height above average terrain (EHAAT) increased from 167.0 metres to 169.5 metres.[2] This application was approved on April 23, 2013.[3]
On October 7, 2019, CKWY rebranded to Hot 93.7 and changed its format to CHR/Top 40.