CKPE was an easy listening station until June 1, 1981 when it switched to a country format. CKPE stayed with this format until June 1998 when it switched formats with sister station CJCB, becoming a Hot AC station and CJCB going country.
CKPE was a mellow radio station until June 1, 1981, when it shifted to a country music format. CKPE maintained this format until June 1998, when it switched formats with its sister station, CJCB, becoming an adult contemporary station while CJCB adopted a country sound.