[IRCA] Move of CFXE-970 Edson AB to FM (94.3, 11kW) approved by CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The move of CFXE-970 Edson AB to FM (94.3 MHz, 11 kW) has been approved
by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2007/db2007-48.htm>

CFXE Edson – Conversion to FM band
1.
The Commission approves the application by 3937844 Canada Inc.  
(3937844 Canada)
for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language commercial
FM radio programming undertaking in Edson to replace its AM station  
CFXE.
2.
3937844 Canada is a subsidiary of Newcap Inc.
It is owned 76.34% by Newcap Inc. and 23.66% by Standard Radio Inc.
3.
3937844 Canada stated that the proposed station will offer a Classic  
Hits
music format. The applicant stated that the news staff will be  
representative
of the Edson mosaic and will focus their stories to reflect the  
reality of
Canada’s cultural, ethnic, racial and aboriginal diversity.
The reported news will be sensitive to the cultural nuances of the
local population and reflect the interests of all residents.
4.
The station will operate at 94.3 MHz (channel 232B) with an average
effective radiated power of 11,000 watts. It will operate in a single- 
station
market as defined in Local programming policy for FM radio –
Definition of a single-station market, Public Notice CRTC 1993-121,  
17 August 1993.
11.
The licensee is authorized, by condition of licence, to simulcast
the programming of the new FM station on CFXE for a transition period
of six months following the commencement of operations of the FM  
station.
The licensee must surrender the AM licence for revocation by the
Commission at the end of this period.

73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO



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