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CBC launches Radio 1 on FM in Saskatoon

Last Updated: Friday, December 1, 2006 | 3:01 PM CT

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It's been a big week for change at CBC Saskatchewan, both with TV and radio.

On Friday, CBC Radio 1 was launched on the FM band in Saskatoon, the culmination of years of planning.

Morning Edition host Sheila Coles was in the Saskatoon studio for CBC Radio 1's first day on the FM band on Friday.
(CBC)

The signal has always been available on AM at 540 on the dial, but there have been complaints about the quality of the signal over the years.

Now, though the AM signal will continue, there's another option at 94.1 megahertz on FM.

"94.1 is up with a clean signal and we invite everybody to come check it out," said David Kyle, director of radio and television for the CBC in Saskatchewan.

Meanwhile, people who watch CBC-TV's News at Six will be seeing big changes in a few months.

The CBC announced Thursday that half-hour local and regional news programs across Canada will be expanded to a full hour. The expanded 6 p.m. news launches in mid-February.

"We're giving people what they've told us they want — an hour of news, weather and sports," said CBC Saskatchewan managing editor Nigel Simms.

"You'll be able to get national and international news as well as the best local journalism in the province. We're really looking forward to the opportunity."

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