The Cowboy Channel Canada

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
The Cowboy Channel Canada logo
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Programming
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerWild TV Inc.
Sister channelsRFD-TV Canada
Water Television Network
Wild TV
History
LaunchedFebruary 1, 2020
Links
Websitethecowboychannel.ca

History

The 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
  1. RFD TV and THE COWBOY CHANNEL Announce Canada Launch as well as launch of ProRodeo Tonight RodeoNews.com 01-16-20
  2. WILD TV Launches Two New Canadian Networks, The Outdoor Wire 01-13-20
  3. RFD-TV CANADA, COWBOY CHANNEL CANADA TO COLLABORATE WITH WILD TV NETWORK, ProRodeo.com 02-03-20
  4. "Canadian pro rodeos added to The Cowboy Channel". The Cowboy Channel. Retrieved November 2, 2023.


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