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TSN 1260

TSN 1260 was a sports radio station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, broadcasting on 1260 AM under the CFRN call sign.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

TSN 1260 was a sports radio station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, broadcasting on 1260 AM under the CFRN call sign. It was branded as part of Bell Media's TSN Radio network from 2013 until it was shut down in June 2023. The station focused on sports talk, news, and live coverage of local and regional teams.

History

CFRN-AM in Edmonton was rebranded as TSN Radio 1260 on September 30, 2013, joining Bell Media's sports radio network. The station had earlier used the all-sports brand The Team 1260 before adopting the TSN name.

Programming

TSN 1260 carried sports talk, sports news, and live coverage of sports events. Available sources describe it as covering local sports topics and featuring programming aimed at Edmonton sports fans.

Closure

Bell Media shut down TSN 1260 on June 14, 2023, as part of a broader reduction in its radio operations. Sources describe the station as going silent after the closure announcement.

Broadcast identity

The station was identified by the CFRN call sign and transmitted on 1260 AM in Edmonton. It was part of Bell Media's TSN Radio brand, which linked radio content with TSN's sports media identity.

Key facts

  • TSN 1260 was the sports-radio branding of CFRN (AM) in Edmonton.
  • It joined Bell Media's TSN Radio network in 2013.
  • Bell Media shut down the station in June 2023.
  • Before the TSN branding, the station had operated as 'The Team 1260' in an all-sports format.
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Canadian context

TSN 1260 was a notable Edmonton-based Canadian AM sports station and part of Bell Media’s national TSN Radio brand, making it relevant to Canadian radio history and local sports coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What was TSN 1260?
TSN 1260 was an Edmonton sports radio station on 1260 AM, operating under the CFRN call sign and branded as part of Bell Media's TSN Radio network.
When did TSN 1260 start?
The TSN 1260 branding began on September 30, 2013, when CFRN was rebranded into Bell Media's TSN Radio network.
When did TSN 1260 shut down?
Bell Media shut down TSN 1260 on June 14, 2023.
What kind of programming did it air?
It aired sports talk, sports news, and live coverage of sports events, with a focus on Edmonton-area sports audiences.
What station call sign was associated with TSN 1260?
TSN 1260 used the CFRN call sign.

References

  1. TuneIn — https://www.tunein.com/radio/TSN-1260-s31143/
    Supports: Identifies TSN 1260 as CFRN 1260 AM in Edmonton, its sports talk/news format, and notes it is no longer available.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFRN_(AM)
    Supports: States that CFRN in Edmonton last aired as TSN 1260, was rebranded into the TSN Radio network on September 30, 2013, and provides station details including owner and location.
  3. The History of Canadian Broadcasting — https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/alberta/alberta-north/cfrn-am/
    Supports: Confirms CFRN-AM in Edmonton and notes the rebrand from Team 1260 to TSN 1260.
  4. 3DownNation — https://www.3downnation.com/2023/06/16/edmonton-elks-honour-closure-of-local-sports-station-tsn-1260-with-special-ticket-promotion/
    Supports: Reports that Bell Media announced TSN 1260 would be taken off the air on June 14, 2023.