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Television Stations in Alberta

TV Stations in Alberta

There are 23 television stations in Alberta. They are operated by six major networks and systems – the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Crossroads Television System (CTS), CTV Television Network (CTV), Global Television Network and OMNI TV. In addition, Shaw Media operates the Citytv stations in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer. These networks and systems (with the exception of the independent Christian system CTS) are owned by corporations that are dominant players in the national media market – BCE (soon to be Bell Media), the CBC, Rogers and Shaw.

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Magazines in Alberta

Magazines in Alberta

There are more than 135 magazines published in Alberta. Most are independently published and focus on a small but popular niche e.g. Canadian Scrapbooker, Canine Review, Canadian Emergency News. Calgary based RedPoint Media Group is Alberta’s largest publisher of lifestyle magazines in Alberta. They produce 13 consumer and corporate including Avenue Calgary and Avenue Edmonton, up! Magazine, WestJet’s in-flight magazine, the internationally acclaimed Wine Access Magazine.

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Radio Stations in Alberta

Radio Stations in Alberta

There are more than 150 radio stations in Alberta. Nova Scotia based Newcap Radio is Alberta’s largest radio broadcaster with 33 stations in Alberta and 76 stations across Canada. Montreal based Astral Media is Canada’s largest radio broadcaster with 83 radio stations in Canada,  including 8 stations in Alberta and, like their closest competitors, Corus/Shaw Media, CTVglobemedia and Rogers, is a major player in premium and specialty television in Canada.

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Newspapers in Alberta

Newspapers in Alberta

There are 14 daily newspapers published in Alberta, not including the two national dailies, The Globe and Mail and the National Post. Toronto based Postmedia Network is the largest publisher daily newspapers in Canada, including the two largest dailies Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal and the national daily, National Post. Sun Media/Quebecor is the largest publisher of daily newspapers in Alberta with the Calgary Sun, Edmonton Sun, Grande Prairie Herald Tribune, and Fort McMurray Today as well as 24 Hours, the weekday commuter papers Sun Media publishes in Calgary and Edmonton.

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22
Feb

“The Hill: A Documentary of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival” On Sale Soon

Edmonton Folk Festival FilmThe Hill: A Documentary of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival is about to be released in DVD.  Folk Films, a co-operative of Edmonton film makers, has spent a number of years capturing the essence of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival (EFMF) from main stage performances, workshops to backstage interviews with musicians and volunteers.  They have documented the intimate nature of the festival that overtakes the city hillside for four days every summer where tens of thousands flock to hear the music and thousands more volunteer their time to be part of the magic. Principal photography is complete.  The target date for premiere is late 2012. The finished production will be a high quality DVD with several special features.  Blue Rodeo, Solomon Burke and Bill Bourne are just some of the over 30 artists to be highlighted. Read more »

16
Feb

Edmonton’s 91.7 FM The Bounce Celebrates 7th Anniversary with ‘Birthday Bash’ on March 22, 2012

The Bounce Radio EdmontonRogers Radio station 91.7 The Bounce, Edmonton, celebrates its seventh birthday this year in style, throwing a massive bash that showcases some of the world’s hottest acts in music. As announced earlier this week, tickets are on sale today for the 91.7 The Bounce Birthday Bash – an all-ages concert featuring international recording artists Pit Bull and Flo Rida. Throughout the weeks leading up to the event, listeners are encouraged to enter to win tickets through both on-air and online contests. The 91.7 The Bounce Birthday Bash takes place at Edmonton’s Rexall Place on Thursday, March 22 . Read more »

15
Feb

OMNI TV Alberta to Broadcast Zee Cine Awards on Sunday, February 19

OMNI TV AlbertaOMNI Television celebrates the best in Indian film with the three-hour broadcast of the Zee Cine Awards 2012, Sunday, February 19  OMNI. 2, OMNI Alberta and OMNI BC. Hosted by Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan (My Name is Khan) and Priyanka Chopra (Rah.One), the awards ceremony is the most prestigious recognition in the Indian film industry. Known as the biggest viewer’s choice awards for South Asian cinema, the three-hour broadcast celebrates the meaningful contributions and ground-breaking performances from 2011. Read more »

14
Feb

Edmonton International Film Festival Presents the Oscar Nominated Short Films on Family Day

Edmonton Film FestivalThe Edmonton International Film Festival will present the nominees for Best Live Action Short Film and Best Animated Short Film at public screenings in the Princess Theatre on February 20.  “Based on attendance and feedback from our immensely popular Lunchbox Shorts programme at the Edmonton International Film Festival, we know that our audiences adore bite-sized cinema!” says Kerrie Long, Festival Producer. “When was the last time you could admit (honestly) to seeing all of the Oscar Nominated Short Films?  This could be your first.  And, you  get boasting rights to seeing ALL of the nominees in these categories, versus just a handful of films in every other category.” Read more »

13
Feb

CBC Launches CBC Music – Canada’s Free New Digital Music Service

CBC MusicCBC today launched CBC Music and the CBC Music App – a free new digital music service designed to connect Canadians to the music they love. With a choice of 40 different web radio stations, 14 distinct genre-based communities, and music from nearly 1,000 major and independent music companies, CBC Music provides listeners with access to the very best Canadian and International music. Featuring original content from the most knowledgeable and experienced music personalities and programmers from across the country, hundreds of concerts, features, blogs, playlists, and more, the new music service is a place for music lovers to explore, discover and connect with other music fans. Canadians can experience CBC Music now at cbcmusic.ca. Read more »

7
Feb

Nominees for 2012 Juno Awards Announced

2012 Juno Award NomineesThe nominees for the 2012 JUNO Awards were announced by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences  in Toronto this morning, as top Canadian artists now gear up for JUNO Week, March 26-April 1 in Ottawa. It was also revealed that Canadian icon William Shatner will host The 2012 JUNO Awards Broadcast, airing live on CTV the evening of Sunday, April 1 from Scotiabank Place. 2012 JUNO Award nominees Hedley and Nickelback were added to the lineup of performers for the broadcast, bringing the total number of performers announced so far to six. They will join 2012 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Blue Rodeo and 2012 JUNO Award nominees City and Colour, deadmau5 and Feist onstage at this year’s show. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks! Read more »

6
Feb

CRTC to Hear Applications for New Calgary Radio Stations in Calgary on February 6, 2012

CRTC Calgary Radio StationsOn Monday, February 6, the CRTC will hold public hearings on fourteen applications for new radio station licences in Calgary. Five applications are proposing an ethnic format, four for FM licences and one for an AM licence. Bell Media is proposing a Rythmic Contemporary Hit format, Clear Sky out of Lethbridge is proposing a 90s Country format, Saskatchewan-ased Harvard  Broadcasting an Adult Contemorary format, Saskatchewan-based Rawlco a Hit Music format, and BC-based Jim Pattison an Adult Alternative format. Hearings typically take three or four days and the public is invited to attend. They also provide a live feed of the hearings at www.crtc.gc.ca. Read more »

4
Feb

Golden West Broadcasting to Launch Fort Saskatchewan’s First Radio Station

New Alberta Radio Station in Fort SaskatchewanThe Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) gave its approval on January 10, 2012 to an application by Golden West Broadcasting to operate an FM station in Fort Saskatchewan broadcasting on the 107.9 Mhz bandwidth with a format of classic hits, classic rock. Lyndon Friesen, Golden West president, said the decision will allow the company to firm up its plans with a view to hitting the airwaves in about a year’s time. We are delighted and excited with this decision,” he said. “There’s always a question as to whether or not you’ll be allowed to proceed, but we are delighted the commission agreed with us that Fort Saskatchewan is its own unique community and we look forward to being heavily involved in the community.”

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2
Feb

2012 JUNO Award Nominations to be Announced on February 7 Live on CP24, CTV News Channel, CTV.ca and Bell Mobile TV

Juno AwardsBell Media brings Canadians exclusive live coverage of the 2012 JUNO AWARDS nominee press conference on Tuesday, February 7. The nominations will be announced live from the Design Exchange in Toronto, ON at 10:35 a.m. ET on CP24 and CTV News Channel, as well as on smartphones, superphones and tablets with Bell Mobile TV, subject to breaking news coverage. The press conference is available in its entirety on CTV.ca. The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) will announce this year’s nominations and, jointly with CTV, reveal additional artists to perform during CTV’s live broadcast of THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS. Already announced to perform on THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS broadcast are 2012 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees Blue Rodeo and JUNO Award–winning artists City and Colour, deadmau5 and Feist. THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS airs live on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on CTV and CTV Mobile.

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