Radio / Television News

Pattison grabs a Giant

PENTICTON/KAMLOOPS - The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has agreed to buy another British Columbia radio station. If all is approved, Pattison will acquire country station CIGV-FM (GIANT FM) in Penticton, from Great Valleys Radio Ltd. The purchase price was not disclosed. “This is a very important acquisition for our Broadcast Group as we have worked closely with the Robinson family over the past few months to reach and sign an agreement to purchase the Great Valleys Radio assets”, said Rick Arnish, president of The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group. “I knew Mr. Ralph Robinson, the founder of Great Valleys Radio, for...