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May 23, 2008
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Launches CJCY-FM Medicine Hat
After three weeks of testing our
signal, building our studios and recruiting staff, CJCY-FM “102.1
The Lounge” officially launched and began regular broadcasting at
10:21 this morning.
“We're on the air” says Paul Larsen,
President of Clear Sky Radio. “We’ve passed the mandatory test
period, completely finished our new state-of-the-art studios and
have our initial staff in place” adds Larsen. “We’re excited to
unveil our dynamic, local programming to the citizens of Medicine
Hat”.
The Lounge on-air lineup includes “Jeff
Michaels", “Corinne Bolt” and “The John Tesh Radio Show”. CJCY-FM
“102.1 The Lounge” will feature Local News on the hour from 6am to
6pm daily. The CJCY News Team includes News Director Joe McFarland
and anchor/reporter Christy Mitchell.
Jeff Michaels joins The Lounge from 800
CHAB Moose Jaw and Corinne Bolt is a familiar voice in Medicine Hat,
joining us from 94.5 CHAT-FM. Joe McFarland spent a year in the
MY96 Medicine Hat newsroom before joining QR77 Calgary where he’s
been for the past year and Christy Mitchell joins us from the Mount
Royal College broadcast program in Calgary where she graduated with
honours.
Clear Sky Radio Inc. was formed by Paul
Larsen in 2005 with a vision to become a leading independently owned
broadcast company in Western Canada. Clear Sky is licenced to serve
Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Alberta.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
March 28, 2008
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio unveils Website in Support
of Application for new Red Deer, Alberta FM Radio Station
Clear Sky Radio has unveiled a website to support our application
for a new FM radio station to serve Red Deer, Alberta.
The website
www.redradio.ca
is designed to allow the public an opportunity to learn more about
our application to bring a Full Service Gold Based Adult
Contemporary radio station to Red Deer and Central Alberta.
The CRTC called for applications to
serve Red Deer on November 14, 2007 and Clear Sky responded filing an
application January 23, 2008.
The CRTC has set a Public Hearing on
May 26 in Edmonton to hear the seven applications competing for new FM
stations.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
November 27, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio unveils "Hometown Shopping"
Public Service Radio Campaign
CJOC-FM "94.1 The Lounge" is proud to launch a series of radio Public
Service Announcements encouraging the community to support the
Lethbridge and Southern Alberta economy and "shop local".
"As a locally owned and operated business ourselves, we have a unique
perspective on what it means to support the local economy" says
Paul Larsen, Owner of 94.1 The Lounge.
"With the Canadian dollar at all time highs and cross
border shopping in the news so much, we felt compelled to do our
part and remind people about the impact that spending their dollars
locally has on our community".
The series of Public Service Announcements will air on CJOC-FM
"94.1
The Lounge" and
www.loungeradio.ca
from now through the end of December and focus on what it means to
"shop local".
The announcements touch on the fact that local businesses employ family,
friends and neighbours, that local business owners give back to the
community through charitable donations and volunteerism and that
keeping our money in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta will sustain
the vibrant and healthy economic conditions we are currently
enjoying.
"Christmas is the most important season for our clients and local retailers"
adds Casey Wilson, Sales Manager at The Lounge.
"These radio announcements will hopefully inspire some
community pride and encourage people to make their holiday purchases
at home rather than in the United States".
CJOC-FM "94.1 The Lounge" launched in July and is Lethbridge’s only
locally owned and operated radio station.
Clear Sky Radio Inc. is headquartered in Lethbridge.
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
July 26, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Announces new
Hurricanes Colour Commentator
Clear Sky Radio, in association with The Lethbridge Hurricanes, is pleased to announce the signing of Mr. Richard “Dick” Gibson as the new Colour Commentator of the Lethbridge Hurricanes broadcasts on CJOC-FM “94.1 The Lounge”.
Mr. Gibson has an extensive sports background including 10 years as a radio and television Sports Director, a stint in Public Relations and Marketing for the Lethbridge Broncos in 1978-1979 and a season as General Manager of the Lethbridge Dodgers of the Pioneer Baseball League in 1983. For eighteen seasons, Dick was the Public Address Announcer for the Lethbridge Broncos and then The Hurricanes.
“Dick’s broadcast experience and tremendous knowledge of the game, the league and The Hurricanes will be a huge asset to our hockey broadcast” comments CJOC-FM Program Director Rick Volpatti. “His contacts within The Hurricanes organization and the Western Hockey League will bring a unique and exclusive perspective to each game as well as our new Monday night “Hurricanes Hockey Talk Show” and “Daily Hurricanes Reports” when they debut this September on 94.1 FM The Lounge”.
Dick will join Pat Siedlecki in the broadcast booth. Mr. Siedlecki was announced as the new Play-by-Play voice of The Hurricanes last week.
“I'm excited to be part of the new partnership between The Lounge and The Hurricanes” says Dick Gibson. “Of course, I am looking forward to working alongside Pat, and towards a great season of Hurricanes hockey".
“We are very pleased to be able to secure a colour commentator with Dick’s knowledge and background”, adds Director of Business Operations Doug Campbell. “Dick brings an element of experience within the Western Hockey League and is a well respected member of the Lethbridge sports scene.”
The Lethbridge Hurricanes radio broadcasts move to CJOC-FM “94.1 The Lounge” this season. The Lounge is Lethbridge’s newest radio station, locally owned and operated by Clear Sky Radio Inc. Clear Sky Radio signed a three-year broadcast agreement to carry the Hurricanes games earlier this year.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
July 17, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Announces new
Hurricanes Colour Commentator
Clear Sky Radio, in association with The Lethbridge Hurricanes, is pleased to announce the signing of Mr. Pat Siedlecki as the new Play-by-Play voice of the Lethbridge Hurricanes on CJOC-FM “94.1 The Lounge”.
Mr. Siedlecki has been the voice of the British Columbia Hockey League Nanaimo Clippers for the past five seasons. Prior to the Clippers, Pat was the play-by-play voice of the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs for three seasons.
“When we won the Hurricanes broadcast rights this spring, we made a commitment to put the best possible hockey broadcast on CJOC-FM says Paul Larsen, President of Clear Sky Radio. “With the Hurricanes moving to our radio station, we felt the timing was right to introduce a new play-by-play voice and a fresh approach to the entire hockey broadcast”.
“I am honoured and excited to be the next voice of the Hurricanes on 94.1 The Lounge” said Siedlecki. “I can’t wait for the season to begin and will work hard to make Hurricanes hockey a huge success and enjoyable experience for our listeners”.
“We are very pleased to be able to put a voice to the new Hurricanes broadcast on 94.1 The Lounge”, comments Hurricanes Director of Business Operations Doug Campbell. “Paul Larsen and Rick Volpatti’s diligence and commitment to excellence through this process should be commended and visible to our fans this coming season. We would like to be among the first to welcome Pat, his wife Nicole and daughter Larissa to Southern Alberta and to the Hurricanes family.”
Clear Sky Radio’s commitment to Hurricanes Hockey involves several new initiatives including a one-hour Monday evening “Hurricanes Talk Show” and two daily “Hurricane Reports” that will air during the morning and afternoon drive shows on 94.1 The Lounge”.
CJOC-FM Program Director Rick Volpatti adds “The search for the next play-by-play voice of the Hurricanes generated over 65 applications from across the country and several from the United States. The caliber of candidates was outstanding and we would like to thank each and every applicant for their interest and wish them well in their pursuit of doing hockey play-by-play”.
Clear Sky Radio and The Hurricanes will have word on the colour commentator for our broadcasts in the coming weeks.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
June 29, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Launches CJOC-FM Lethbridge, AB
Clear Sky Radio Inc. is pleased to announce that its first radio station CJOC-FM “94.1 The Lounge” in Lethbridge officially launches on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 9:41 am.
After a month of testing our signal, building our facility and recruiting our staff, CJOC-FM “94.1 The Lounge” is ready to officially launch and begin regular broadcasting.
“We are finally ready to roll” says Paul Larsen, President of Clear Sky Radio. “We’ve passed the mandatory test period, completely finished our new state-of-the-art studios and have our initial staff in place” adds Larsen. “We’re excited to unveil our dynamic, local programming to the citizens of Lethbridge”.
The Lounge on-air lineup starts with “Mark Campbell in the Morning”, weekdays from 6am to 9am including news on the half hour with Veryl Todd. From 9am to 2pm, it’s “Rick Volpatti” followed by “Andy Carlson” on your Drive Home from 2pm to 7pm. Evenings from 7pm to Midnight will feature “The John Tesh Radio Show”. CJOC-FM “94.1 The Lounge” will feature News on the hour from 6am to 6pm daily.
Clear Sky Radio Inc. was formed by Paul Larsen in 2005 with a vision to become a leading independently owned broadcast company in Western Canada. Clear Sky is licenced to serve Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. Its head office is in
Lethbridge.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
June 7, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Aquires Broadcast Rights
To WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes
Clear Sky Radio Inc. is pleased to announce that is has secured the broadcast rights to the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League for its Lethbridge radio station 94.1 The Lounge (CJOC-FM).
“We are thrilled that we have been able to put together this important community partnership” says Paul Larsen, President of Clear Sky Radio. “Securing the Hurricanes for The Lounge is another critical step toward our goal of being the most community involved radio station in Lethbridge. The Hurricanes are a huge booster of Lethbridge and we share very similar philosophies when it comes to our commitment to this city. We are looking forward to a very rewarding partnership over the coming years.”
94.1 The Lounge will broadcast all 72 home and away games, plus any playoff games. In addition, The Lounge will be launching a number of new hockey programming elements including a daily “Hurricanes Report” airing in breakfast and afternoon drive, weekly “Player Profiles” and a weekly 1-hour “Hurricanes Hockey Call-In Show” airing Monday evenings from 7-8pm.
“We are very excited to have the Hurricanes return home to the CJOC call letters”, comments Hurricanes Director of Business Operations, Doug Campbell. “The new broadcast initiatives will provide Hurricanes fans with increased programming exposure and interaction with their favourite Western Hockey League team”.
With the Hurricanes broadcast moving to The Lounge, we will be holding auditions for the play-by-play position and hope to announce our broadcast crew by early July.
Clear Sky Radio Inc. was formed by Paul Larsen in 2005 with a vision to become a leading independently owned broadcast company in Western Canada. It is currently licenced to serve Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Alberta.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
May 28, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Receives CRTC
Approval For Medicine Hat, Alberta
Clear Sky Radio Inc. is very pleased to announce that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved the second FM radio station for our company today.
The 100,000 watt station will serve Medicine Hat, Alberta at 102.1 MHz. Clear Sky Radio was awarded a licence to serve Lethbridge, Alberta in August 2006 and CJOC-FM Lethbridge begins testing tomorrow and is anticipated to sign on in the third week of June.
“We are so excited that the CRTC has entrusted us with our second radio station” says Paul Larsen, President of Clear Sky Radio. “94.1 The Lounge Lethbridge will be on the air within the next few weeks and initial reaction from that community has been outstanding. We are excited to be able to expand this format and our company philosophies to Medicine Hat and another portion of Southern Alberta”.
Clear Sky Radio Inc. was formed by Paul Larsen in 2005 with a vision to become a leading independently owned broadcast company in Western Canada.
Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. was also awarded a new commercial FM station to serve Medicine Hat today and Lighthouse Broadcasting Ltd. was awarded permission to increase power of its low-power Christian “Specialty” Station.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
May 22, 2007
For Immediate Release
Clear Sky Radio Announces Morning Show
For CJOC-FM Lethbridge, Alberta
94.1 The Lounge (CJOC-FM) is Lethbridge’s newest radio station slated to launch in late June.
We are pleased to announce that our morning show will be hosted by Mark Campbell with News and Information anchored by Veryl Todd.
“We’re ecstatic to have been able to secure two legendary Lethbridge radio performers for our morning show” says Paul Larsen, Owner and General Manager of The Lounge. “Mark and Veryl were both our number one choices to host the breakfast show and to be able to launch the Lounge with them both is a real coup”.
The show will be known as “Mark Campbell in the Morning” and will air weekdays from 6:00 to 9:00.
Mark Campbell notes “It's going to be great getting back into radio after being away for close to 15 years because I still have some left over Brian Mulroney jokes. I've always loved the spontaneity and unpredictability of live radio and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with Veryl Todd again. The fact that our call letters will be CJOC brings back what I think is a real historical significance to the city”.
Veryl Todd added “Getting this incredible opportunity to get behind the mic again, to do what I have always loved best, is out of sight! In many ways it's as exciting as the day I first got into the business in November, 1960 right here in Lethbridge. I love radio. What can be better”?
More programming announcements for The Lounge will be forthcoming over the next few weeks. 94.1 The Lounge is expected to start testing its signal by the end of May with an official launch date toward the third week of June.
For more information contact:
Paul Larsen, President
(403) 388-2910
paul@clearskyradio.com
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