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Notice of Public Hearing |
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Ottawa, 8 September 1995
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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1995-13
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ISSUE NO. 1
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CALGARY, ALBERTA7 NOVEMBER 1995, 9:00 A.M
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 7 November 1995, at the Ramada Hotel, 708 - 8 Avenue South West, Calgary, Alberta, to consider the following:
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WESTERN CANADA AND TERRITORIES REGION
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1. BUSHE RIVER, Alberta
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Application (951369800) by DEDILEA SHIH COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY, General Delivery, High Level, Alberta, T0H 1Z0, for authority to acquire the assets of the rebroadcasting transmitter VF2177 Bushe River and for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English- and Native-language FM type A (native radio) programming undertaking at Bushe River, operating on a frequency of 89.9 MHz (channel 210LP) with an effective radiated power of 10 watts to broadcast locally-produced programming as well as the programs of CFWE-FM Lac La Biche, Alberta, upon surrender of the current authority granted to the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta.
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The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta is currently licensed to operate the transmitter VF2177 Bushe River and has indicated that it will surrender their authority for the above-mentionned transmitter should the Commission approve this application.
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Examination of application:
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Tribal Council Administration Office
High Level, Alberta |
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2. CALGARY, Alberta
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Application (941542300) by TOUCH CANADA BROADCASTING INC., 10250 - 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2X3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Calgary, operating on a frequency of 103.1 MHz (channel 276C) with an effective radiated power of 45,300 watts to broadcast in the specialty format Gospel Music.
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The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with a competing application (951600600) for Calgary for the 103.1 MHz frequency by Thomas Fung and Roger Charest (on behalf of a company to be incorporated).
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Examination of application:
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4500 Bankers Hall East
855 - 2nd Street South West Calgary, Alberta |
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3. CALGARY, Alberta
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Application (951600600) by THOMAS FUNG AND ROGER CHAREST, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, 6005 - 103 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2H3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a Group III (Specialty) FM (ethnic radio) programming undertaking at Calgary, operating on a frequency of 103.1 MHz (channel 276C) with an effective radiated power of 59,100 watts.
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The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with a competing application (941542300) for Calgary for the 103.1 MHz frequency by Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Examination of application:
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1312A Center Street North East
Calgary, Alberta |
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4. GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta
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Application (951599000) by O.K. RADIO GROUP LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Grande Prairie, operating on a frequency of 97.7 MHz (channel 249C) with an effective radiated power of 70,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence of CFGP Grande Prairie.
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The applicant has advised that, should the Commission approve the application, it proposes to simulcast with CFGP for a period of up to 6 months following implementation of the FM station.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Examination of application:
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O.K. Radio Group Ltd.
#200, 9835 - 101 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5V4 |
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5. HIGH RIVER, Alberta
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Application (941921900) by GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING LTD., P.O. Box 950, Altona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0, to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CHRB High River as follows:
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- by increasing the day-time transmitter power from 10,000 to 50,000 watts and the night-time transmitter power from 10,000 to 46,000 watts;
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- by changing the frequency from 1,280 kHz to 1,140 kHz; and
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- by relocating the transmitter from the present site near Cayley to a site near Shepard, Alberta.
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Examination of application:
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Radio Station CHRB
11 - 5th Avenue South East High River, Alberta |
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6. WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK (Red Rock Campsite), Alberta
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Applications (951173400, 951174200) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, on behalf of Parks Canada, for broadcasting licences to carry on an English and a French-language (radio) programming undertaking at Waterton Lakes National Park (Red Rock Campsite), operating on the frequencies of 88.3 MHz (channel 202LP) for the English transmitter and 90.7 MHz (channel 214LP) for the French transmitter with an effective radiated power of 39 watts for each transmitter.
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These transmitters would broadcast natural and cultural history information and up to date traffic control reports to park visitors during the summer months.
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The Commission will only proceed with these applications at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that they are technically acceptable.
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Examination of applications:
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Office of the Park Superintendent
Administration Building Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta |
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7. PUKATAWAGAN, Manitoba
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Application (951988500) by MISSINNIPPI RIVER NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC., Pukatawagan, Manitoba, R0B 1G0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking to serve Pukatawagan.
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It is proposed to transmit the following broadcasting services, in non-encrypted mode, by means of a Multipoint Distribution System (MDS) with a power of 1 watt (EIRP).
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
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Basic Service
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CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta CHCH-TV (IND) Hamilton, Ontario
CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique) WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WTOL-TV (CBS) Toledo, Ohio Community programming YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) MuchMusic CBC Newsworld The Sports Network (TSN) Canadian Home Shopping Network (CHSN) The Nashville Network (TNN) New Country Network (NCN) |
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $35.00 for the distribution of the basic service. Pursuant to the provisions for (radiocommunication) distribution undertakings (MDS) published in Public Notice 1993-76, this fee will not be regulated by the Commission.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that acceptable technical documentation has been filed with the Department.
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Examination of application:
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Band Hall
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Reserve Pukatawagan, Manitoba |
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8. PUKATAWAGAN, Manitoba
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Application (951989300) by MISSINNIPPI RIVER NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS INC., Pukatawagan, Manitoba, R0B 1G0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English- and Native-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Pukatawagan, operating on a frequency of 98.3 MHz (channel 252LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
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Examination of application:
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Band Hall
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Reserve Pukatawagan, Manitoba |
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9. CHAPLIN, Saskatchewan
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Application (950929000) by C.W. MILLAR, representing a Committee to be established, P.O. Box 30, Chaplin, Saskatchewan, S0H 0V0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Chaplin, operating on a frequency of 103.1 MHz (channel 276LP) with an effective radiated power of 47 watts, to broadcast tourist information 12 hours per day, seven days a week, from April to October.
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The applicant has indicated that he will not broadcast any paid advertising on this service.
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Examination of application:
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Clem Millar's Office
Chaplin, Saskatchewan |
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10. WYNYARD, Saskatchewan
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Application (950912600) by CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC., 903 - 5th Avenue, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, S0K 2A0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Wynyard, operating on a frequency of 103.1 MHz (channel 276LP) with an effective radiated power of 46 watts, to broadcast tourist information 12 hours per day, seven days a week, from April to October.
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The applicant has indicated that he will not broadcast any paid advertising on this service.
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Examination of application:
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The Mayor's Office
Civic Centre Wynyard, Saskatchewan |
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ONTARIO REGION
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11. CHAPLEAU, Ontario
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Application (941547200) by NORTH SUPERIOR BROADCASTING LTD., P.O. Box 1000, Marathon, Ontario, P0T 2E0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Chapleau, to broadcast the programs of CFNO-FM Marathon, Ontario, in addition to some local programming, operating on a frequency of 100.7 MHz (channel 264A) with an effective radiated power of 213 watts.
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Examination of application:
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Municipal Office
Chapleau, Ontario |
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SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS
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PERSONS REQUIRING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SUCH AS ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES AND SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THE COMMISSION AT LEAST TWENTY (20) DAYS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SO THAT THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Intervention
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- submit your original written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission (CRTC, Ottawa, K1A 0N2);
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IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION AND PLACED ON THE PUBLIC FILE,
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- 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 the 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;
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- a true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and a proof of such sending must accompany the original sent to the Commission;
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- 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;
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- one may also communicate with the Commission
- by Telecopier: (819) 994-0218 |
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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 or if you have asked to appear at the Public Hearing.
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:
18 October 1995 |
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EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS |
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Documents are available:
° at the local address provided in this notice; and ° at the following Commission offices: |
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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 |
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Bank of Commerce Building
Suite 1007 1809 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8 Tel: (902) 426-7997 - TDD 426-6997 Telecopier: (902) 426-2721 |
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Place Montréal Trust
1800 McGill College Avenue Suite 1920 Montréal, Quebec H3A 3J6 Tel: (514) 283-6607 - TDD 283-8316 Telecopier: (514) 283-3689 |
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Kensington Building
Suite 1810 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274 Telecopier: (204) 983-6317 |
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Suite 1380
800 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G7 Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778 Telecopier: (604) 666-8322 |
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CRTC regional offices not directly involved in this public hearing will also make documents available upon request by interested parties (normal delay: 48 hours)
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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