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Ottawa, 20 January 1997
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Decision CRTC 97-7
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614546 Saskatchewan Ltd.
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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan -199609731
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Acquisition of assets
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Following a Public Hearing in the National Capital Region on 18 November 1996, the Commission approves the application for authority to acquire the assets of CHSN-FM Saskatoon from High-Line Broadcasting Inc., and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking.
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The Commission will issue a licence to 614546 Saskatchewan Ltd. expiring 31 August 2002, the current expiry date, upon surrender of the current licence. The licence will be subject to the same conditions as those in effect under the current licence, as well as to any other condition specified in this decision and in the licence to be issued.
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The purchase price relating to this transaction is $984,780. Based on the evidence filed with the application, the Commission has no concerns with respect to the availability or the adequacy of the required financing.
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The Commission notes that CHSN-FM has been unprofitable over the three years preceding filing of this application. Accordingly, the Commission is satisfied that the application meets the criteria set out in Public Notice CRTC 1993-68 entitled "Application of the Benefits Test at the Time of Transfers of Ownership or Control of Broadcasting Undertakings" wherein the Commission stated that it would forego benefits requirements for unprofitable radio undertakings. The Commission notes however that the applicant has proposed, as a benefit, to expend $3,000 annually on Canadian talent development initiatives.
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The Commission notes that the applicant proposed to provide a minimum of 115 hours of local programming each week. Consistent with that commitment, it is a condition of licence that the applicant broadcast a minimum of 115 hours of local programming per week.
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The Commission also notes that the applicant is committed to providing enhanced news coverage and to promoting cultural and heritage organizations in the community.
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It is a condition of licence that the station not be operated within the Specialty format, as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1995-60 or as amended from time to time by the Commission.
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It is a condition of licence that the applicant adhere to the guidelines on gender portrayal set out in the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' (CAB) "Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming", as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission.
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It is also a condition of licence that the licensee adhere to the provisions of the CAB's "Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children", as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission.
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In Public Notice CRTC 1992-59, the Commission announced implementation of its employment equity policy. It advised licensees that, at the time of licence renewal or upon considering applications for authority to transfer ownership or control, it would review with applicants their practices and plans to ensure equitable employment. In keeping with the Commission's policy, it encourages the licensee to consider employment equity issues in its hiring practices and in all other aspects of its management of human resources.
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This decision is to be appended to the licence.
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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