GATINEAU – With the Alberta oil sands development driving more and more growth in Fort McMurray, it’s no surprise someone has applied for a new radio station there.
The CRTC announced Friday that it received an application for a new radio station licence to serve the northern Alberta town.
As is its policy, the Commission is now calling for applications from other parties wishing to obtain a broadcasting licence (or licences) to operate a radio programming undertaking to serve this area.
The deadline is September 20th, 2005.
Fort McMurray – part of the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo – has about 56,000 people and is situated about 440 kms north of Edmonton. It’s served now by two private radio stations, 93.3 CJOK (Country) and KYX 98 (Rock). Both are owned by OK Radio Group.
