Radio wants in on Alberta's oil boom

OTTAWA – If you had any doubts about the economic growth of resource-rich Alberta, the number of new radio station applications for the relatively small towns of Fort McMurray and Grande Prairie Alberta should drive the point home. After calling for applications in both communities, as reported by cartt.ca, the CRTC received 10 applications for new stations in each.Judging from the applications (from newcomers as well as established radio companies), Grande Prairie seems to need a classic rock station (six mention this format) while Fort McMurray needs more AC. The hearing is scheduled for June 19th. Fort McMurray – part of...