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Notice of Public Hearing

See also : 1999-6-1

Ottawa, 18 June 1999
Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1999-6
ISSUE NO. 1
The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 16 August 1999, at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the following:
ITEM APPLICANT LOCALITY
ARTICLE REQUÉRANTE ENDROIT
1 Câble-Axion Digitel inc. Bedford and/et Sutton, QC
2 Wakeham Bay Co-operative Association Kangirsujuaq, QC
3 Câble-Axion Digitel inc. Lac Mégantic, Woburn and/et Lac Drolet, QC
4 Câble-Axion Digitel inc. Lacolle and/et Napierville, QC
5 Câble-Axion Digitel inc. La Patrie, Sawyerville and/et Compton, QC
6 Diffusion Métromédia CMR inc. Longueuil, QC
7 3098-9289 Québec inc. Maniwaki, QC
8 Câble-Axion Digitel inc. Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, etc., QC
9 Sugluk Co-operative Association Salluit, QC
10 Newcap Inc. Gander, Nfld/(T.-N.)
11 Newcap Inc. Grand Falls and/et Robert's Arm, Nfld/(T.-N.)
12 Skyway Cablevision Limited Hermitage/Sandyville, Nfld/(T.-N.)
13 Allan Pellow Chapleau, ON
14 Bea-Ver Communications Inc. Chatham, ON
15 Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. Kapuskasing, ON
16 Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. Sudbury, ON
17 Big Pond Communications 2000 Inc. Thunder Bay, ON
18 Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. Timmins, ON
19 Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. Brandon, MB
20 Riding Mountain Broadcasting Ltd. Brandon, MB
21 Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. Winkler, MB
22 Christian Solutions Group Inc . Winnipeg, MB
23 Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. Moose Jaw, SK
24 Okanagan Skeena Group Limited Edson, Jasper, etc., AB
25 Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. Grande Prairie, AB
26 Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. Red Deer, AB
27 Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. Taber, AB
28 Fraser Valley Broadcasters Ltd. Chilliwack, Hope, etc., B.C./(C.-B.)
29 Regional Cable TV (Western) Inc. Keremeos, B.C./C.-B.)
30 Masset Haida Television Society Masset and/et Haida, B.C./(C.-B.)
31 Regional Cable TV (Western) Inc. Oliver and/et Osoyoos, B.C./(C.-B.)
32 Christian Family Inspirational Radio Ministries Prince Rupert, B.C./(C.-B.)
33 Rogers Broadcasting Limited Vancouver, B.C./(C.-B.)
Shaw Radio Limited Vancouver, B.C./(C.-B.)
Westcom Radio Group Ltd. Vancouver, B.C./(C.-B.)
34 Okanagan Skeena Group Ltd. B.C./(C.-B.), AB and/et N.W./(T.-du-N.-O.)
35 Okanagan Skeena Group Ltd. B.C./(C.-B.), AB and/et N.W./(T.-du-N.-O.)
ATLANTIC AND QUEBEC REGION / RÉGION DE L'ATLANTIQUE ET DU QUÉBEC
1. BEDFORD AND SUTTON, Quebec
Applications (199902523, 199902531) by CÂBLE-AXION DIGITEL INC. (Câble-Axion), 250 de l'Axion Road, R.R.4, Magog (Township of Magog), Quebec, J1X 6J2. Câble-Axion is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertakings serving Bedford and Sutton. The applicant is also requesting to obtain broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings, upon surrender of the current licences issued to 2967-4561 Québec Inc.
As part of these applications, Câble-Axion proposes to delete the local head ends for the undertakings and to interconnect them with the head end at Lacolle.
These applications are the result of a proposed intra-corporate reorganization and Câble-Axion holds the effective control of these undertakings.
Examination of applications:
City Hall
Bedford, Quebec
City Hall
Sutton, Quebec
2. KANGIRSUJUAQ, Quebec
Application (199906757) by WAKEHAM BAY CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, General Delivery, Kangirsujuaq, Quebec, J0M 1K0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a cable distribution undertaking to serve Kangirsujuaq.
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE AU SERVICE DE BASE
CBC English service/Service anglais de la SRC (CBC North) Kangirsujuaq, Québec
CBC French service/Service français de la SRC
CFTM-TV (TVA) Montréal, Québec
CFJP-TV (TQS) Montréal, Québec
CIVM (STQ) Montréal, Québec
CITY-TV (IND) Toronto, Ontario
CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta
CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique)
WBZ (CBS) Boston, Massachusetts
WTBS Atlanta, Georgia
WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan
WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan
WXYZ (ABC) Detroit, Michigan
WUHF (FOX) Rochester, New York
Community Channel/Canal communautaire
Television Northern Canada (TVNC)
The Movie Network (TMN)
The Sports Network (TSN)
The Family Channel
TELETOON
Newsworld
The Discovery Channel
YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV)
Country Music Television (CMT)
Vision TV
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.
Examination of application:
Wakeham Bay Co-Op Store
Kangirsujuaq, Quebec
3. LAC MÉGANTIC, WOBURN AND LAC DROLET, Quebec
Application (199902490) by CÂBLE-AXION DIGITEL INC. (Câble-Axion), 250 de l'Axion Road, R.R.4, Magog (Township of Magog), Quebec, J1X 6J2. Câble-Axion is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertakings serving Lac Mégantic, Woburn and Lac Drolet. The applicant is also requesting to obtain only one broadcasting licence to continue to serve Lac Mégantic, Woburn and Lac Drolet, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Mégantic Transvision inc.
This application is the result of a proposed intra-corporate reorganization and Câble-Axion holds the effective control of these undertakings.
Examination of applications:
City Hall
685 Principale Street
Lac Drolet, Quebec
5084 Frontenac Street
Lac Mégantic, Quebec
City Hall
590 Saint-Augustin Street
Woburn, Quebec
4. LACOLLE AND NAPIERVILLE, Quebec
Application (199902557) by CÂBLE-AXION DIGITEL INC. (Câble-Axion), 250 de l'Axion Road, R.R.4, Magog (Township of Magog), Quebec, J1X 6J2. Câble-Axion is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertakings serving Lacolle and Napierville. The applicant is also requesting to obtain only one broadcasting licence to continue to serve Lacolle et Napierville, upon surrender of the current licences issued to 2535-1438 Québec inc.
This application is the result of a proposed intra-corporate reorganization and Câble-Axion holds the effective control of these undertakings.
Examination of application:
City Hall
Lacolle, Quebec
City Hall
Napierville, Quebec
5. LA PATRIE, SAWYERVILLE AND COMPTON, Quebec
Applications (199902515, 199902474, 199907581) by CÂBLE-AXION DIGITEL INC. (Câble-Axion), 250 de l'Axion Road, R.R.4, Magog (Township of Magog), Quebec, J1X 6J2. Câble-Axion is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertakings serving La Patrie and Sawyerville and to amend the service area of the Compton undertaking by including the La Patrie and Sawyerville areas, upon surrender of the current licences issued to La Patrie Vidéo Inc. and to Transvision Sawyerville Inc.
These applications are the result of a proposed intra-corporate reorganization and Câble-Axion holds the effective control of these undertakings.
Examination of applications:
City Hall
Compton, Quebec
Langlois TV
23 Notre-Dame Street
La Patrie, Quebec
City Hall
1 Clifton Road
Sawyerville, Quebec
6. LONGUEUIL, Quebec
Application (199907557) by DIFFUSION MÉTROMÉDIA CMR INC. (Métromédia). Métromédia is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CIEL-FM Longueuil as well as its radio network, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Radio MF C.I.E.L. (1981) inc.
As part of a corporate reorganization, Métromédia will amalgamate with its subsidiary, Diffusion Laurentides inc., licensee of the radio station CIME-FM Saint-Jérôme, Quebec to continue the operation of this undertaking under the name of Diffusion Métromédia CMR inc.
On 3 May 1999, the Commission approved the transfer of control of these undertakings to Diffusion Métromédia CMR inc.
Examination of application:
Diffusion Métromédia CMR inc.
211 Gordon Street
Verdun, Quebec
H4G 2R2
Radio MF C.I.E.L. (1981) inc.
89 St-Charles Street West
Longueuil, Quebec
7. MANIWAKI, Quebec
Application (199906401) by 3098-9289 QUÉBEC INC. 3098-9289 Québec inc. is requesting authority to acquire from Ginsberg, Gingras et associés, trustees, the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKMG-FM Maniwaki. The applicant is also requesting to obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Radio CKMG inc.
Examination of application:
3098-9289 Québec inc.
93 Notre-Dame Street
Maniwaki, Quebec
J9E 2H5
8. SAINT-MATHIEU-DE-LAPRAIRIE AND SAINT-MICHEL-DE-NAPIERVILLE, Quebec
Applications (199902565, 199907531) by CÂBLE-AXION DIGITEL INC. (Câble-Axion), 250 de l'Axion Road, R.R.4, Magog (Township of Magog), Quebec, J1X 6J2. Câble-Axion is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie. The applicant is also requesting to obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to 2535-1438 Québec inc.
Câble-Axion proposes to surrender the licence for Saint-Michel-de-Napierville (application 199907531) and to include this area to the service area of the Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie undertaking.
These applications are the result of a proposed intra-corporate reorganization and Câble-Axion holds the effective control of these undertakings.
Examination of applications:
City Hall
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, Quebec
City Hall
Saint-Michel-de-Napierville, Quebec
9. SALLUIT, Quebec
Application (199906765) by SUGLUK CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, General Delivery, Salluit, Quebec, J0M 1S0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a cable distribution undertaking to serve Salluit.
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE AU SERVICE DE BASE
CBVX-TV (CBC North) Salluit, Québec
CBFS-TV (SRC) Salluit, Québec
CFTM-TV (TVA) Montréal, Québec
CFJP-TV (TQS) Montréal, Québec
CIVM (STQ) Montréal, Québec
CITY-TV (IND) Toronto, Ontario
CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta
CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique)
WBZ (CBS) Boston, Massachusetts
WTBS Atlanta, Georgia
WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan
WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan
WXYZ (ABC) Detroit, Michigan
WUHF (FOX) Rochester, New York
Community Channel/Canal communautaire
Television Northern Canada (TVNC)
The Movie Network (TMN)
The Sports Network (TSN)
The Family Channel
TELETOON
Newsworld
The Discovery Channel
YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV)
Country Music Television (CMT)
Vision TV
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.
Examination of application:
Sugluk Co-Op Store
Salluit, Quebec
10. GANDER, Newfoundland
Application (199811008) by NEWCAP INC., 745 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1C2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Gander. The new station would operate on frequency 103.7 MHz (channel 279A) with an effective radiated power of 6,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued for CKXD Gander.
The new FM station would replace AM station CKXD and would adopt that station's music-based format.
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.
Examination of application:
62 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, Newfoundland
11. GRAND FALLS AND ROBERT'S ARM, Newfoundland
Application (199811188) by NEWCAP INC., 745 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1C2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Grand Falls. The new station would operate on frequency 102.3 MHz (channel 272B) with an effective radiated power of 20,000 watts, and with a transmitter at Robert's Arm that would operate on frequency 92.7 MHz (channel 224A) with an effective radiated power of 4,500 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued for CKXG Grand Falls.
The new FM station would replace AM station CKXG and would adopt that station's music-based format.
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.
Examination of application:
11 Hardy Avenue
Grand Falls, Newfoundland
12. HERMITAGE/SANDYVILLE, Newfoundland
Application (199907242) by SKYWAY CABLEVISION LIMITED (Skyway), P.O. Box 163, Hermitage, Newfoundland, A0H 1S0. Skyway is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Hermitage/ Sandyville. The applicant is also requesting to obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Edgar Kendall.
Examination of application:
Town Office
250 Main Road
Hermitage, Newfoundland
ONTARIO REGION / RÉGION DE L'ONTARIO
13. CHAPLEAU, Ontario
Application (199810958) by ALLAN PELLOW, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, P.O. Box 761, Chapleau, Ontario, P0M 1K0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM radio programming undertaking at Chapleau. The new station would operate on frequency 93.7 MHz (channel 229LP) with an effective radiated power of 67 watts, and would broadcast emergency messages to the Chapleau community.
The applicant proposes to conduct a live test of the system one hour per month and a live emergency exercise once per year. No commercial advertising or music is proposed.
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.
Examination of application:
Township of Chapleau Civic Centre
20 Pine Street
Chapleau, Ontario
14. CHATHAM, Ontario
Application (199811550) by BEA-VER COMMUNICATIONS INC., P.O. Box 100, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio proramming undertaking at Chatham. The new station would operate on frequency 94.3 MHz (channel 232B) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts.
The applicant is proposing an alternative rock music format.
Bea-Ver Communications Inc. currently operates the only two commercial radio stations (CFCO and CKSY-FM) in the Chatham market.
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.
Examination of application:
117 Keil Drive South
Chatham, Ontario
15. KAPUSKASING, Ontario
Application (199807913) by HALIBURTON BROADCASTING GROUP INC. (Haliburton), 52 Balls Drive, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T1. Haliburton is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKAP Kapuskasing. The applicant is also requesting to obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Pelmorex Radio Inc.
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.
Examination of application:
52 Riverside Drive
Kapuskasing, Ontario
16. SUDBURY, Ontario
Applications (199807872, 199807864, 199807906, 199807921) by HALIBURTON BROADCASTING GROUP INC. (Haliburton), 52 Balls Drive, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T1. Haliburton is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CHNO and CHYC Sudbury. The applicant is also requesting to obtain broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Pelmorex Radio Inc.
Haliburton has also applied to convert these AM stations to FM. It is proposed that CHNO operate on frequency 103.9 MHz (channel 280C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts, and CHYC operate on frequency 98.9 MHz (channel 255A) with an effective radiated power of 1,000 watts respectively.
Upon implementation of the FM licences, the AM transmitters CHNO and CHYC would simulcast all the programming of the FM stations for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than three months from implementation of the FM licences.
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.
Examination of applications:
493-B Barrydowne Road
Sudbury, Ontario
17. THUNDER BAY, Ontario
Application (199904850) by BIG POND COMMUNICATIONS 2000 INC., 211 Aster Place, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 8A1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM radio programming undertaking at Thunder Bay. The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260LP) with an effective radiated power of 37 watts.
The applicant is proposing a gold-based music format.
Examination of application:
Land Mark Inn
1010 Dawson Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
18. TIMMINS, Ontario
Applications (199807880, 199807898) by HALIBURTON BROADCASTING GROUP INC. (Haliburton), 52 Balls Drive, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1T1. Haliburton is requesting authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKOY Timmins and its transmitters CHOH-FM Hearst and CHYK Kapuskasing, Ontario. The applicant is also requesting to obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Pelmorex Radio Inc.
Haliburton has also applied to convert this AM station to FM. It is proposed that CKOY operate on frequency 104.1 MHz (channel 281A) with an effective raddiated power of 3,500 watts.
Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CKOY would simulcast all the programming of the FM station for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than three months from implementation of the FM licence.
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.
Examination of applications:
14 Pine Street
Timmins, Ontario
WESTERN CANADA AND TERRITORIES REGION / RÉGION DE L'OUEST DU CANADA ET TERRITOIRES
19. BRANDON, Manitoba
Application (199807533) by CRAIG BROADCAST SYSTEMS INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Brandon. The new station would operate on frequency 101.1 MHz (channel 266C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.
The new FM would replace AM station CKX Brandon and would adopt that station's current new country music format.
The applicant is requesting permission to broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 4 months before surrendering the current licence issued for CKX.
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.
Examination of application:
Craig Broadcast Systems Inc.
2940 Victoria Avenue
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 3Y3
20. BRANDON, Manitoba
Application (199810560) by RIDING MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Brandon. The new station would operate on frequency 94.7 MHz (channel 234C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.
The applicant is proposing an adult-contemporary music format.
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.
Examination of application:
Riding Mountain Broadcasting Ltd.
624 - 14th Street East
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 7E1
21. WINKLER, Manitoba
Application (199905494) by GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING LTD., P.O. Box 950, 9 Centre Avenue, Altona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language (Specialty) FM radio programming undertaking at Winkler. The new station would operate on frequency 93.5 MHz (channel 228C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.
The applicant is proposing to air equal amounts of music from categories 21, 22 and 23 (Pop, Rock and Dance; Country and Country-Oriented; Folk-Oriented).
Examination of application:
Radio Station CKMW
300 - 561 Main Street
Winkler, Manitoba
22. WINNIPEG, Manitoba
Application (199901971) by CHRISTIAN SOLUTIONS GROUP INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power (specialty) FM radio programming undertaking at Winnipeg. The new station would operate on frequency 93.5 MHz (channel 228LP) with an effective radiated power of 22 watts.
The applicant is proposing a Christian music service (specialty format) with at least 95% of the weekly total music being drawn from subcategory 34 (non-classic religious).
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.
Examination of application:
Christian Solutions Group Inc.
8 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3L 2T8
23. MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan
Application (199812392) by GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING LTD., P.O. Box 950, 9 Centre Avenue, Altona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language (specialty) FM radio programming undertaking at Moose Jaw. The new station would operate on frequency 93.7 MHz (channel 229C) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.
The applicant is proposing to air equal amounts of music from categories 21, 22 and 23 (Pop, Rock and Dance; Country and Country-Oriented; Folk-Oriented).
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.
Examination of application:
Radio Station CHAB
1704 Main Street North
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
24. EDSON, JASPER, GRANDE CACHE AND WHITECOURT, Alberta
Application (199906104) by OKANAGAN SKEENA GROUP LIMITED (OKS), 1200 - 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4A4. OKS is requesting authority to acquire from Yellowhead Broadcasting Ltd. (Yellowhead), the assets of the radio programming undertaking CJYR Edson and its transmitters CKYR Jasper, CKYR-1 Grande Cache and CFYR-FM Whitecourt. OKS would obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking when Yellowhead has surrendered its licence. The applicant proposes to operate under the same terms and conditions as the current licence, with the addition of the following condition:
"It is a condition of licence that the licensee adhere to the guidelines on sex-role 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. The application of the foregoing condition of licence will be suspended as long as the licensee remains a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council."
Examination of application:
Yellowhead Broadcasting Ltd.
4813 - 4th Avenue
Edson, Alberta
25. GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta
Application (199901856) by MONARCH BROADCASTING LTD., 361 First Street South East, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0A5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Grande Prairie. The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued for CJXX Grande Prairie.
The applicant is also requesting permission to broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 6 months before surrendering the current licence issued to CJXX.
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.
Examination of application:
Radio Station CJXX
#202 - 9817 - 101 Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta
26. RED DEER, Alberta
Application (199809539) by MONARCH BROADCASTING LTD., 361 First Street South East, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0A5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Red Deer. The new station would operate on frequency 105.5 MHz (channel 288C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued for CKRD Red Deer.
The new FM station would replace AM station CKRD and would adopt that station's current adult-contemporary music format.
The applicant is also requesting permission to broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 4 months before surrendering the current licence issued to CKRD.
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.
Examination of application:
Radio Station CKRD
2840 Bremner Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
27. TABER, Alberta
Application (199809547) by MONARCH BROADCASTING LTD., 361 First Street South East, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0A5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Taber. The new station would operate on frequency 93.3 MHz (channel 227C1) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued for CKTA Taber.
The new FM station would replace AM station CKTA and would adopt that station's current "oldies" music format.
The applicant is also requesting permission to broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 4 months before surrendering the current licence issued to CKTA.
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.
Examination of application:
Radio Station CKTA
5331, 48 Avenue
Taber, Alberta
28. CHILLIWACK, HOPE, MT. SEYMOUR AND ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia
Applications (199907177, 199907185, 199907193, 199907201) by FRASER VALLEY BROADCASTERS LTD., P.O. Box 386, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6J7, on behalf of a newly incorporated corporation - Fraser Newco - to acquire, as part of a multi-step corporate reorganization, the broadcasting assets of Fraser Valley Broadcasters Ltd., licensee of CKMA Abbotsford and CKGO Hope and Star-FM Radio Inc., licensee of CKWK and CKSR Chilliwack. As a first step to the proposed transaction, Fraser Valley Broadcasters Ltd. and Star-FM Radio Inc. would amalgamate to form FVB Amalco. FVB Amalco would then hold all the broadcasting assets of Fraser Valley Broadcasters Ltd. and Star-FM Radio Inc.
Examination of applications:
Radio Stations CKMA/CFSR-FM/CFSR-FM-1
206 - 32450 Simon Avenue
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Radio Stations CHWK/CKSR-FM
520 - 45715 Hocking Avenue
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Radio Station CKGO
417 Wallace Street
Hope, British Columbia
29. KEREMEOS, British Columbia
Application (199905650) by REGIONAL CABLE TV (WESTERN) INC. (Regional), 3552 - 78th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2X9. Regional is requesting authority to acquire from Keremeos Cable Ltd. (Keremeos), the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Keremeos. The applicant proposes to operate under the same terms and conditions as the current licence. Regional would obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking when Keremeos has surrendered its licence
Examination of application:
Napa Auto Parts
608 - 7th Avenue
Keremeos, British Columbia
30. MASSET AND HAIDA, British Columbia
Application (199905502) by MASSET HAIDA TELEVISION SOCIETY, P.O. Box 602, Masset, British Columbia, V0T 1M0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radiocommunication distribution undertaking at Masset and Haida. The applicant proposes to rebroadcast, in non-encrypted mode, the programs of CFMI-FM New Westminster, British Columbia. To do this, it would use a low power radio transmitter operating on frequency 94.1 MHz (channel 231LP) with an effective radiated power of 13 watts.
Examination of application:
1656 Main Street
Masset, British Columbia
31. OLIVER AND OSOYOOS, British Columbia
Application (199905642) by REGIONAL CABLE TV (WESTERN) INC., 3552 - 78th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2X9. Regional is requesting authority to acquire from Wood Lake Cable Ltd. (Wood Lake), the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Oliver and Osoyoos. The applicant proposes to operate under the same terms and conditions as the current licence. Regional would obtain a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking when Wood Lake has surrendered its licence.
Examination of application:
OTV Cablevision
9502 - 348th Avenue
Oliver, British Columbia
32. PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia
Application (199900882) by CHRISTIAN FAMILY INSPIRATIONAL RADIO MINISTRIES, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (specialty) English-language low power FM radio programming undertaking at Prince Rupert. The new station would operate on frequency 100.7 MHz (channel 264LP) with an effective radiated power of 26.5 watts.
The applicant is proposing to operate a religious radio service with at least 85% of the weekly total music being drawn from subcategory 34 (non-classic religious).
Examination of application:
Christian Family Inspirational Radio Ministries
531 - 6th Avenue West
Prince Rubert, British Columbia
V8J 1Z7
33. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
The Commission hereby announces that it has received applications for licences to carry on Transitional Digital Radio Undertakings associated with existing AM and FM stations. The broadcasters listed below plan to establish Digital Radio Broadcasting (DRB) facilities at two sites, one on Mount Seymour and the other at Burnaby (Metrotown - Cantel Building) to simulcast their current programming services and provide as many as 14 hours per week of new programming, using the EUREKA-147 DAB system in the frequency band 1452 MHz - 1492 MHz (L-Band).
The purpose of the broadcasts is to introduce the public to this new radio service, as well as to refine coverage and market issues related to this new technology. The Transitional Digital Radio Undertakings would be subject, by condition of licence, to Parts 1 and 1.1 of the Radio Regulations, 1986.
A) Applications by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED, 36 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1H3, for the following
Proposed DRB/ Effective Isotropic Radiated Power/
Call Sign/ RSN projetée Puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
Indicatif Application No./ Channel/canal 8 (EIRP/PIRE) (watts)
d'appel no de la demande (Frequency/Fréquence) Mt. Seymour Burnaby
CKWX 199811089 1465.024 MHz 3,381 2,774
CKKS-FM 199811097 1465.024 MHz 3,381 2,774
Examination of applications:
2440 Ash Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
B) Applications by SHAW RADIO LIMITED, for the following
Proposed DRB/ Effective Isotropic Radiated Power/
Call Sign/ RSN projetée Puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
Indicatif Application No./ Channel/canal 6 (EIRP/PIRE) (watts)
d'appel no de la demande (Frequency/Fréquence) Mt. Seymour Burnaby
CKLG 199811352 1461.536 MHz 3,381 2,774
CFOX-FM 199811360 1461.536 MHz 3,381 2,774
Examination of applications:
Shaw Radio Limited
1006 Richards Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1S8
C) Applications by WESTCOM RADIO GROUP LTD., for the following:
Proposed DRB/ Effective Isotropic Radiated Power/
Call Sign/ RSN projetée Puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
Indicatif Application No./ Channel/canal 6 (EIRP/PIRE) (watts)
d'appel no de la demande (Frequency/Fréquence) Mt. Seymour Burnaby
CKNW 199808466 1461.536 MHz 3,381 2,774
CFMI-FM 199808474 1461.536 MHz 3,381 2,774
Examination of applications:
Westcom Radio Group Ltd.
Suite 2000
700 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1K9
34. BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Application (199907573) by OKANAGAN SKEENA GROUP LIMITED (OKS) to effect an intra-corporate reorganization. OKS would transfer the assets of its cable distribution undertakings to 3537340 Canada Ltd., one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
OKS operates cable, radio and television undertakings in British Columbia, in Alberta and in the Northwest Territories.
Examination of application:
Offices of Owen, Bird
Barristers & Solicitors
Three Bentall Centre
2900 - 595 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
35. BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA AND NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Application (199907523) by OKANAGAN SKEENA GROUP LIMITED (OKS) to effect an intra-corporate reorganization. OKS would transfer the assets of its television and radio programming undertakings to 3537412 Canada Ltd., one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
OKS operates cable, radio and television undertakings in British Columbia, in Alberta and in the Northwest Territories.
Examination of application:
Offices of Owen, Bird
Barristers & Solicitors
Three Bentall Centre
2900 - 595 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1J5
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / PARTICIPATION DU PUBLIC
Intervention
IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR INTERVENTION 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 proof that this has been done must accompany the original intervention sent to the Commission.
Please note that you may also file your interventions by Electronic Mail
- the intervention may be filed with the Commission by electronic mail at the following e-mail address: procedure@crtc.gc.ca and should indicate if a true copy has been sent to the applicant. Each paragraph of the document should be numbered. In addition, as an indication that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph of each document. However, your intervention and the proof of service to the applicant will also have to be filed in hard copy;
- please note, that only the documents (applications and interventions) electronically filed will be available on the Commission's web site. You will be able to access these documents by indicating the public notice or the notice of public hearing number;
- 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;
- one may also communicate with the Commission:
- by telecopier: (819) 994-0218
- your intervention must clearly identify the application. It must also include clear indication of whether you support or oppose the application, or, if you propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds therefor. In the event that the subject application is brought to the oral phase of a hearing, and should you wish to appear, your intervention must include a request to do so, preferably in the first paragraph of your letter, together with reasons as to why your written submission is not sufficient and why your appearance is necessary. The Commission will inform interveners whether their requests to appear are granted. All written interventions are considered by the Commission when it makes its decisions.
To ensure the effective use of public hearing time, and consistent with the Commission's practice in similar proceedings, it may group the appearance of various interveners to particular applications at the same time.
DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:
27 July 1999
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
Ground Floor
Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tels: (819) 997-2429 - TDD 994-0423
Telecopier: (819) 994-0218
Bank of Commerce Building
Suite 1007
1809 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8
Tels: (902) 426-7997 - TDD 426-6997
Telecopier: (902) 426-2721
Place Montréal Trust
1800 McGill College Avenue
Suite 1920
Montréal, Quebec H3A 3J6
Tels: (514) 283-6607 - TDD 283-8316
Telecopier: (514) 283-3689
Kensington Building
Suite 1810
275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tels: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274
Telecopier: (204) 983-6317
530 - 580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3B6
Tels: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778
Telecopier: (604) 666-8322
C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre
55 St. Clair Avenue East
Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
Telecopier: (416) 954-6343
C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre
Cornwall Professional Building
Room 103
2125 - 11th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
Telecopier: (306) 780-3319
This document is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be viewed at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca
Secretary General

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