The Cowboy Channel Canada is a Canadian English language licence-exempted specialty channel broadcasting programming dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle airing programs such as rodeo, bull riding, team roping, reining, barrel racing, and other western sports genres, along with western fashion, music, and movies. The channel is owned by Ryan Kohler through Wild TV Inc.
 The Cowboy Channel Canada logo | |
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Wild TV Inc. |
| Sister channels | RFD-TV Canada Water Television Network Wild TV |
| History | |
| Launched | February 1, 2020 |
| Links | |
| Website | thecowboychannel.ca |
History
editThe channel launched on February 1, 2020,[1] on Shaw Direct television systems in high definition through a partnership with Rural Media Group,[2] licensing the brand and majority of its content from its American counterpart, The Cowboy Channel.[3]
In 2023, Rural Media Group signed a multi-year agreement with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association to televise and stream their major events, including the Canadian Finals Rodeo, on The Cowboy Channel Canada through December 31, 2027.[4]
References
edit- ^ RFD TV and THE COWBOY CHANNEL Announce Canada Launch as well as launch of ProRodeo Tonight RodeoNews.com 01-16-20
- ^ WILD TV Launches Two New Canadian Networks, The Outdoor Wire 01-13-20
- ^ RFD-TV CANADA, COWBOY CHANNEL CANADA TO COLLABORATE WITH WILD TV NETWORK, ProRodeo.com 02-03-20
- ^ "Canadian pro rodeos added to The Cowboy Channel". The Cowboy Channel. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
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