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Public Notice

Ottawa, 6 October 1997
Public Notice CRTC 1997-124
The Commission has received the following applications:
WESTERN CANADA AND TERRITORIES REGION
1.  SASKATOON, Saskatchewan
Application (199705969) by FORVEST BROADCASTING CORPORATION to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CJWW, by increasing the day-time power of the station from 10,000 to 25,000 watts and by decreasing the night-time power from 10,000 to 8,000 watts.
The licensee also proposes to relocate its transmission facilities to a site approximately 7 kilometers southwest of the current site.
The licensee states that the proposed changes would enhance the station's daytime service to listeners in central Saskatchewan.
Examination of application:
Forvest Broadcasting Corporation
345 - 4th Avenue South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7K 5S5
2.  BANFF, Alberta
Application (199703401) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CBPH-FM Banff, by changing the frequency from 101.3 MHz (channel 267LP) to 101.1 MHz (channel 266LP).
The licence states that during the testing of the transmitter, it was determined that there was objectionable interference on 101.3 MHz from CKUA-FM-6 Red Deer.
Examination of application:
Park Superintendent
Administration Building
100 Cave Avenue
Banff, Alberta
3.  TABER, Alberta
Applications (199700042, 199708947) by MONARCH BROADCASTING LTD., 361 First Street South East, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0A5, to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKTA Taber, as follows:
-  by replacing the current 1570 kHz CKTA Taber facilities with those of 1090 kHz CKRX Lethbridge; and
-  by adding a low power transmitter at Taber operating on the frequency 92.7 MHz (channel 224LP) with an effective radiated power of 42 watts.
The licensee states that the addition of a low power transmitter at Taber will enable it to serve a number of small areas which will not receive adequate coverage by the 1090 kHz frequency.
Examination of applications:
Radio Station CKTA
5331 - 48th Avenue
Taber, Alberta
Radio Station CKRX
401 Mayor Magrath Drive
Lethbridge, Alberta
4.  WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory
Application (199706066) by NORTHERN NATIVE BROADCASTING, YUKON to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CHON-FM Whitehorse, by increasing the effective radiated power from 81.3 to 4,261 watts and by changing the channel class from 251A to 251B.
The applicant states that the improved signal strength will provide extended coverage to the northwest and to the southeast along the local highways in the area, as well as improve coverage in the downtown area of Whitehorse.
Examination of application:
Northern Native Broadcasting, Yukon
4228A Fourth Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Y1A 1K1
5.  WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory
Application (199703351) by TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE YUKON, P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Y1A 2C6, to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKYN-FM-6 Whitehorse (the originating station) as follows:
-  by changing the frequency of CKYN-FM-6 from 96.1 MHz (channel 241LP) to 96.9 MHz (channel 245VLP) and by decreasing the effective radiated power from 13 to 8.9 watts; and
-  by adding an FM transmitter in Whitehorse, operating on the frequency 96.1 MHz (channel 241VLP) with an effective radiated power of 7.9 watts.
The applicant also proposes to relocate the transmitter of CKYN-FM-6 to a site approximately .34 kilometers northeast of the current site.
The Commission notes that the new transmitter at Whitehorse is intended to fill-in areas which will lose coverage as a result of the change in the transmitter site of CKYN-FM-6.
Examination of application:
100 Hansen
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Intervention
PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE COMMISSION CANNOT ACCEPT INTERVENTIONS SENT BY ELECTRONIC MAIL.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION AND PLACED ON THE PUBLIC FILE,
-  submit your original written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission (CRTC, Ottawa, K1A 0N2). A true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and a proof of such sending must accompany the original sent to the Commission;
-  the intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the applicant ON OR BEFORE the deadline date indicated below. The Commission cannot be held responsible for postal delays;
-  your intervention should clearly identify the application and indicate whether you support or oppose the application, or if you propose changes to it, with facts and grounds therefor. In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of a hearing it would be helpful to the Commission if you would provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and an appearance is necessary;
Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceeding without further notification to you, provided the procedure set out above has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions.
DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:
10 November 1997
 Copy of any intervention filed to application(s) by the CBC must be sent to:
 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
c/ o the Director of Corporate Affairs
 250 Lanark Avenue
 Ottawa, Ontario
 K1Z 6R5
 Telecopier: (613) 724-5668
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS
Documents are available:
°  at the local address provided in this notice; and
°  at the following Commission offices:
Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room 201
Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tel: (819) 997-2429 - TDD 994-0423
Telecopier: (819) 994-0218
Kensington Building
Suite 1810
275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274
Telecopier: (204) 983-6317
530 - 580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778
Telecopier: (604) 666-8322
Other CRTC regional offices will also make documents available upon request by interested parties (normal delay: 48 hours)
This document is available in alternative format upon request.
Laura M. Talbot-Allan
Secretary General

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