City Lights News
Highlights and Events Dec. 1994/Jan. 1995
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Man's quest for intelligent tools began several thousand years ago with the invention of the abacus, the first calculating tool. Using this simple device of strings and beads, a highly skilled abacus user can quickly execute complex mathematical problems. In 17th century France and Germany, mechanical calculators built by Blaise Pascal and Gottfried Leibniz revolutionized the modern world and laid the groundwork for today's computer technology. Although the first general purpose computing devices were built in 1930s, the forerunners of today's digital computers were created by Americans in 1946.
The first computers were big, slow, expensive to build and access was generally limited to the academic community. In 1959, when transistors became commercially available, computers became smaller, faster and more efficient. Further miniaturization of electronic components led to the invention of the tiny silicone chip during the 1970s. This technology lowered the costs of building simple, fast and efficient computers for public consumption. Every day, improvements in hardware and software are making the computer a useful tool in education, research, industry and the home.
Networks provide individual computers access to information and services ranging from automatic teller machines to specialized limited access data systems. The connections are provided by telephone lines and the installation of a modem in the computer. "MODEM" stands for MOdulator/DEModulator.Telephone lines were created to transmit the human voice frequency. The modem changes or modulates the frequency of data to allow its transmission over existing telephone lines.
Prince Albert is already on the "Information Highway" and with modems starting from $50.00, you can get on board. In Prince Albert, many Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) supply information and give people a chance to meet and chat directly (Online) or indirectly by leaving messages in a mailbox (Electronic mail). E-mail may be sent to one person or to everyone on the network. A recent local addition, City Lights BBS (free to users) provides services including current and back issues of City Lights, a Writer's Corner and a directory of Clubs & Associations. City Lights Electronic Edition is also available on other local BBS. Over the summer, Doug Millington for CBC Radio, Morning Edition, did an interesting series dedicated to the Information Highway. One popular network is Internet which will be available in Prince Albert through SaskTel in January 1995. This global federation of 12,000 networks links 15 million people in 100 countries and is growing rapidly. Internet and BBS (including our local BBS) provide information, services and recreation to users. Computers are an important education tool and if you have a computer and a modem at home, ask SaskTel about a low cost additional line. SaskTel also operates a popular local BBS and provides many other computer related services. SaskTel is always available to supply equipment, advice, service, training and setups to schools, businesses and individuals. For information: SaskTel Consultant, Howard Weitzel at Tel. 953-6777.
TELEVISION IN PRINCE ALBERT Today, almost every household has one. Found everywhere from mansions to tin shanties, television is making the world smaller. The idea of creating an electronic system for transmitting images and sound on a picture tube began in the late 19th century.
In 1884, a German scientist patented his ideas for a complete television system. A rotating disc with spiral pattern holes was the mechanical image scanning system first used. From 1900 to 1920 the development of picture tubes and electronic scanning systems gave birth to modern television. The first all electronic television, was launched in 1932 by Radio Corporation of America (RCA). In the early 1950s colour television was developed. Since then, improvements in television technology have made TV part of our lives.
In January 1958, CKBI-TV began in Prince Albert as a privately owned CBC affiliate. Locally owned until April 1986, CKBI-TV was purchased by Yorkton Television and Baton Broadcasting Inc. The licensing body, CRTC approved the purchase. Both Baton and CRTC believed it would be more economically feasible to incorporate smaller local stations into a broader network. The expanded viewing area, greater program choice, increased financial and technical resources would benefit all the communities involved. In the past eight years almost six million dollars have been spent to improve and expand signals in North-Central Saskatchewan. CIPA-TV, a CTV affiliated station, began transmitting in January 1987. Distributed through 12 transmitters and rebroadcasting sites located at Red Deer Hill, the Battlefords, Spiritwood, Big River, Greenwater, Melfort, Tisdale and Nipawin, CKBI is also carried on cable in Saskatoon. In October of this year, CIPA/CKBI-TV along with sister stations CFQC Saskatoon, CKCK Regina and CICC/CKOS Yorkton changed denomination from STN to BBS, the largest television coverage area on the Prairies. To reflect this change, the old CIPA/CKBI "Christmas Tree" logo was replaced by the BBS logo.
The station has been awarded fifteen gold and twelve silver Canadian Program Awards. In 1993 CKBI-TV News won a Can Pro Top News Cast Award. In 1994, CKBI-TV won the "Charlie Edwards Award" for best spot news coverage in Canada, presented by the Radio-TV News Directors Association. New programs such as "Indigenous Circle" with journalist and film maker Doug Cuthand have been created by CKBI-TV, the first and only Saskatchewan news magazine program dealing exclusively with Aboriginal issues. Support of non profit organizations and service clubs, sponsoring local entertainment and fundraising events demonstrates the station's strong community involvement. Clubs, organizations and individuals have access to the Bulletin Board or may appear on "In Conversation", hosted byDon Mitchell and aired live weekday mornings on CIPA-TV. Like you, CIPA/CKBI-TV is proud to be a part of this extended community.
CIPA-TV - Channel 9 or Cable 8
In Conversation host Don Mitchell, Monday to Friday 10:30am
Sundays 6:30pm (alternating weeks)
First Hand host Sharol Josephson
Indigenous Circle host Doug Cuthand.
CKBI-TV - Channel 5 or Cable 6
News Sports & Weather
Mon-Fri noon, 5:30pm & 11:00pm
Sat 5:30pm & 11:00pm
Sun 5:30pm, 11:00pm & 11:15 Sunday Sports Special.
Mondays 7:00pm (alternating weeks)
First Hand host Sharol Josephson
Indigenous Circle host Doug Cuthand.
NEWS
News Director: Dale Neufeld
Asst. News Director: Wayne Paskaruk
Assignment Editor: Alyson Edwards
REPORTERS
Jennifer Warren, Cory Longley, Leslie Brown & Jamie Killingsworth
WEATHER: Don Mitchell
SPORTS: Bob Krawchuk
GENERAL MANAGER: Dennis Dunlop
CJVR Radio - Contemporary Country
Music. What would our lives be without it. Kings, Queens, Lords and Ladies often played musical instruments or sang leading roles in operas performed in their palaces and manors. European immigrants brought the music of the common people with them to the new world and for more than two hundred years, the music of North American settlers had no real identity of its own.
In the early 1920s recording companies looking for ways to boost sales, entered rural southern United States to record local talent. Illiterate country folk, especially in the hills of the southern states had been singing the old world ballads for hundreds of years. Words and music were changed to fit a mood or event and a fiddle or a banjo would often accompany the vocalist. Rarely could any of the performers read a note of music. The songs were inherited and handed down to the next generation. More on a whim than good business sense, the first recordings of Southern Hill Music were brought to the big city. To everyone's surprise, the public bought them up. This style of music about the trials and tribulations of the working classes had many different names. Hillbilly Music, Blue Grass, Mountain Music, Southern Hill Music. Whatever its name, its birthplace was the southern hill regions of the USA. Recording companies began pressing records as early as 1927, but it was radio that made Country Music what it is today, one of the most popular musical styles of all time. Most local radio stations have a mixed music format, Pop, Rock and Country Music.
CJVR Radio in Melfort became an all Country station in 1980 and is still riding high on the Country Music explosion. CJVR began broadcasting in October 1966. Its goal was to serve the entire Northeast Saskatchewan community and this focus has remained constant over the years. CJVR is situated in the town of Melfort. Even though its population is under 6,000, Melfort is a progressive business hub for this corner of the province. Putting new ideas to work is common in Melfort. A local business recently won a coveted award for its success in the Japanese market place. But way back in 1980, CJVR changed its mixed music format to Country only, and since 1992, has been broadcasting in AM Stereo. CJVR is more than just a Country music station. It covers political and news events in Melfort and surrounding areas.
The station provides agricultural reports and farming news. CJVR also features national, provincial and local sporting events and is one of the few stations to give play by play broadcasts of SJHL Hockey games and reports on high-school football. CJVR has also been a starting point for many broadcasters and journalists. Perhaps the best thing about CJVR is that the station has always been involved in the community. Talent shows, radiothons, minor sports auctions raising funds for many worthwhile causes have always been supported by CJVR. Country Music and CJVR are for and about everyday people. Perhaps that's why they are both making waves.
WEEKDAYS
Coffee Row with Bill Wood, Neil Shewchuck and Alice McFarlane, from 5:30am to 9:00am
Jim Williamson from 9:00am to noon
Cal Gratton from noon to 9:00pm
Kevin Wilson from 10:15pm to 6:00pm
NEWS
Major News 8:00am, noon & 5:00pm
Farm News 6:35am, 7:35am, 12:15pm
Farm Market Prices 9:00am, 1:00pm
HOCKEY
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League live broadcasts of Humboldt Broncos, Melfort Mustangs and Nipawin Hawks.
NEWS
News Director: Brent Shepherd - Alice McFarlane
SPORTS
Sports Director: Neil Shewchuk
Mike Neumeier
Program Director: Bill Wood
General Manager: Gary Fitz
That little glowing box in almost every home is, like it or not, part of our lives. A form of recreation, entertainment and education, television is many things to many people. Most people "watch" television. Today, thanks to community television, more people are "making television". Traditionally the community channel's grass roots philosophy was to provide basic community television. Very few people took it seriously. In fact, community TV was often referred to as "Toy Television".
In the past few years, attitudes have changed. More professionals are looking at community TV in a new light. New technology has also revolutionized the community channel. Digital and computer technology along with specialized camera, sound and lighting equipment have allowed Shaw Cable Ten to take a giant step forward. Today, making good television is the aim of Shaw Cable Ten.
Probably the most successful DIY (do it yourself) project in the City, local organizations, schools, politicians, media, business people and citizen's from every walk of life are using Shaw Cable Ten as a creative medium of self-expression. The variety of programs put together by volunteers and staff reflect the vast cultural heritage of Prince Albert and district. Talk shows, programs for children, debates on local issues, people, music, theatre, dance, education, cooking. You name it. Community TV is what you want it to be. But making television is hard work. Projects take time and need proper preparation. Ideas must become concrete realities. Shaw Cable is present in more than 60 Canadian communities. While the focus of each community television station is always the local reality, interesting programs are shared with other communities in the region or across the nation. Communication, self expression, recreation and education.
That's what community television is all about. Making quality community television is Shaw Cable Ten's goal but it needs the help and support of everyone to make community television work. Maybe next year we will see your name on Shaw Cable Ten.
SHAW CABLE TEN STAFF
Program Director: George Tsougrianis
Program Co-ord.: Albert Couillard
Playback/Graphic Design: Bob Diakuw
SHAW CABLE TEN VOLUNTEERS '94 Carol Andrews, Andrea Balon, Dorothy Balon,
Larry Benjamin, Dave Berezowski, Lionel Blais, Steve Chopyk, Trevor Cook,
Dale Cooper, Chris Ferchuk, Gord Grant, Ryan Greyeyes, Cheryl Garreau, Kevin
Hills, Doug Hodgins, Brie Kalenith, John Mallo, Mary McCrea, Delphine
Melchert, Dave Nelson, James Nobel, Arthur Peterson, Marilyn Peterson, Glenn
Schnell, Michael Steeves, Scott Swayn, Greg Urbanoski and Greg Yuzik.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS and a prosperous NEW YEAR to all our readers.
Last year, City Lights started a tradition of Christmas cards as a reminder to the community of the presence of many organizations working all year round to alleviate suffering and bring joy to the needy. This year, the second card in this series is dedicated to the SALVATION ARMY, especially active during the holiday season.
SEND A CHRISTMAS CARD TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND HELP THIS FUND RAISING
The P.A. Exhibition Association sends greetings to all volunteers, patrons and friends who made this year so successful. Barry Hogeweide (President).
Meyow Kihci Kesikak ayak. Mistaha ni tehtenan ka pi wecihiyak. Indian Metis Friendship Centre. Roberta Burns (Executive Director).
La Societe canadienne-francaise de P. A. vous souhaite joyeux Noel et une Bonne Annee. Donald Plante (Coordinator).
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year (printed edition in Cyrillic) from P. A. and District Ukranian Culture & Heritage Club. Wilf Savisky (President).
Frohe Weinachten und ein gutes neues Jahr von dem Prince Albert German Canadian Club. Andy Baessler (President).
Auguri di buone feste ad amici vicini e lontani. Felice anno nuovo da Stephen & Cora Serenelli.
North Saskatchewan Amateur Radio Club started in the late 1930s to serve the needs of the budding hobby of amateur radio in P.A. A great interest in electronics and new technology is the main reason people choose to become "hams". Fellowship is the main reason they stay. A senior "ham", VE5 CE, Marcel recounts learning morse code with a friend using primitive spark gap transmitters to talk across town. Most innovations in radio and television were a direct result of amateur experimentation. "Hams" throughout the world have provided communications during floods, storms, earthquakes, wars and disasters. Amateurs provide reliable communications for public events and are happy to teach prospective "hams" new skills. If you are interested in the Radio Club's services for your event or want more information, call Bill Polischuk 764-4439. Prospective "hams" may also attend meetings in the St. John's Ambulance Building, Exhibition Grounds, the first Thursday of each month at 7:30pm.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH TIPS
Engrave or mark your belongings with an Operation ID Kit and record the serial numbers of all valuable articles. These Kits are available (at no cost) from the P.A. City Police Department.
DECEMBER & JANUARY: Margo Fournier Winter Programs. Seniors Fitness Classes Tues & Thurs, Evening Aerobics Mon, Wed & Thurs, Noon Hour Basketball Mon & Thurs, Drop in Volleyball Mon, Weight Room weekdays. For Info: 953-4816.
DECEMBER 1: Woodland's Winter Wonderland. Noon-9pm Christmas Sale, Gymnasium, Technical Centre. 4:30-6:30pm Turkey Supper, Cafeteria, Technical Centre. Info Woodland Institute 953-7000.
DECEMBER 1-3 & 13-17: Goldrush Casino, Blackjack, Red Dog, P.A. Poker, Roulette. Exhibition Centre 764-1711.
DECEMBER 2-4: Aboriginal Senior Hockey Tournament. Comuniplex. Sat. dance at Archie Anderson Pavillion. For information contact Mel Parenteau 764-1872.
DECEMBER 3: All Kids Craft Fair at the J. M. Cuelenaere Library, 10am-4pm. For information contact the Library 763-8496.
DECEMBER 4: Sundays at 8:30pm Crossfire at Crossroads Pentecostal Church. For young adults (18-30), conversation, music & fun. Call John Hanley 922-0557.
Women Against Violence Week
- DECEMBER 5: film When Women Kill 7-9:30pm at the Library. Contact Pat McCormack 922-1285
- DECEMBER 6: Silent March, noon starting at YWCA (1895 Central Ave.). Contact Val Burns 953-6229. Panel Discussion at Carlton High School to be broadcast later on Shaw Cable 10. Contact Wendy Murray 922-3115
- DECEMBER 7: film Brother of Mine . Noon at Woodland Cafeteria. For information contact Deirdre Bonnycastle 953-7083.
DECEMBER 5: Improv by Odyssey Productions. An introduction to theatre for newcomers & challenge for veteran performers. 7-9pm every Monday at the Arts Centre. Contact Angéle 764-5353.
DECEMBER 6, JANUARY 3 & 17: P.A. Writers Group Meetings at the Library 7:00pm. Contact Eric Nelson 763-2877 or James Ketter 764-3114.
DECEMBER 7: IMFC Ladies Group. Every Wed. Noon to 1:00pm IMFC Gymnasium. For info contact IMFC 764-3431.
DECEMBER 8: Carol Festival organized by the Watsonairs at the Presbyterian Church (12St.&2nd Ave.E.). Free offering, proceeds to Salvation Army Christmas Cheer. For info Gladys Strom 763-3724.
DECEMBER 9-11: Red Cross Combined First Aid & C.P.R.A.,B,&C Course. Red Cross Building, 54-11th St. E. Pre-registration by DECEMBER 2nd. For more information contact George 764-6477.
DECEMBER 11: P.A. Girls Choir Christmas Concert at Margo Fournier Centre. 2pm. For more information contact 953-4816.
DECEMBER 14: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting at the Coronet Motor Inn, noon. For info Jerry Paskaruk 764-6222.
DECEMBER 16-18: Odyssey Productions present the Secret Garden. Theatre play at Carlton Cafetorium. For more information Darryl Lindenbach 922-0284. For tickets contact the Madison Inn 922-9595.
DECEMBER 17: Party de No‰l communautaire, o— Par Place, de 9h00 a 16h00. Pour information 953-6453. Donald Plante, coordonnateur Soci‚t‚canadienne-fran‡aise.
DECEMBER 18: P.A. Boys Choir Celebrates Christmas at 7:00pm Messiah Lutheran Church (1786-15th Avenue East.). Silver collection. Carole Courtney 922-0445.
Christmas Break Films, free at the Cuelenaere Library
125-12th St. E. tel. 763-8496
Films shown at 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 7:00pm
- DECEMBER 18: A Christmas Story
- DECEMBER 27: The Muppets Christmas Carol
- DECEMBER 28: Cinderella
- DECEMBER 29: Beethoven's 2nd
- DECEMBER 30: It Runs In The Family
- JANUARY 3: Home Alone 2
- JANUARY 4: A Boy Called C. Brown -
- JANUARY 11: Anatomy Of A Murder
- JANUARY 15: Sundays At Two
- JANUARY 18: My Cousin Vinny
- JANUARY 25: Class Action
JANUARY 7-8: Winter Carnival by P.A. Central Mushers Club. 7 dogsled races over the weekend. Public welcome. Crutwell (12 miles W. of P.A.). For more information call Arnold Chester 763-8840.
JANUARY 7-8: Sask Cup at the Little Red River Park. A competitive cross country weekend. 11am to 2pm. Public welcome. For info Doug Dietrick 764-4051.
JANUARY 10: Co-Ed Volley Ball League Registration Day. 7pm at Margo Fournier Centre. For information call 953-4816.
JANUARY 10: Pines Photography Club meeting and slides presentation Theme of Winter. 7:30pm Arts Centre. Everyone welcome. Bob McCready 763-5327.
JANUARY 11: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting at the Convention Centre. Noon. Guest speaker Don Cody. For information call Jerry Paskaruk 764-6222.
JANUARY 13-15: IMFC 11th Annual Aboriginal Hockey Tournament at the Comuniplex. Entries deadline JANUARY 5th. For more information call Frank Carriere or Sandra Greyeyes - IMFC 764-3431.
JANUARY 14: Ukranian Orthodox New Year's Ball at the Convention Centre. Live music by Prairie Sons of Carrot River. For Tickets & information contact Nick Kalinowski 764-4111 or 764-7224.
JANUARY 15 : Tux & Tails presents Black Ties & Lace (bridal show) at P.A. Place. Free access to future brides & grooms. Booths available. Proceeds to P.A. Children's Haven. For info contact Darlene Georget 922-0006.
JANUARY 21: P.A. Ski Club Classic Loppet. 10am River Bank. Entries available at Fresh Air Experience, Gene's Cycle and Leisure Sports. For more information call Doug Dietrick 764-4051.
JANUARY 28: P.A. Music Festival Association Registration noon-3:00pm at the Cuelenaere Library. For more information contact Edith Richert 764-2051.
P.A. Raiders Home Games "December-January"
DECEMBER 6: vs Saskatoon Blades
DECEMBER 13: vs Red Deer Rebels
DECEMBER 17: vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
DECEMBER 18: vs Moose Jaw Warriors
DECEMBER 28: vs Regina Pats
DECEMBER 30: vs Saskatoon Blades
JANUARY 3: vs Red Deer Rebels
JANUARY 6: vs Tacoma Rockets
JANUARY 8: vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
JANUARY 11: vs Swift Current Broncos
JANUARY 17: vs Prince George Cougars
JANUARY 28: vs Swift Current Broncos
P.A.RAIDERS OFFICE 764-5348 - TICKET LINE 764-5636
AMY'S ON SECOND 2990-2nd Avenue West
DECEMBER 4 until JANUARY: Various artists display different media with common theme "food".
DIGGER'S ROADHOUSE 2901-2nd Avenue West
DECEMBER: Northern Image Photographers display.
P.A. ARTS CENTRE FOYER 1010 Central Avenue
DECEMBER 2 to DECEMBER 22: Valley Views a presentation of paintings by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils.
JANUARY 3 to JANUARY 31: Photographs of Tanzania by photographer Emelia Schiller.
LITTLE GALLERY 1010 Central Ave. Tel. 763-7080
Until DECEMBER 7: Access Gallery, exhibition by various Saskatchewan artists.
DECEMBER 9 to JANUARY 11: Allen Clarke first solo exhibition " Too Yung Ta Die". Display of paintings. Curated by Connie Freedy.
DECEMBER 11: Little Gallery Champagne Brunch & Auction at the Marlboro Inn. Opens at 11:30am. Brunch served at 12:30pm. 1:30pm auction of decorated Christmas trees and handmade crafts.
DUFFY & TOBE'S - 1919 Central Avenue
Until JANUARY: Connie Freedy & George Glenn. Mixed media.
PRAIRIE CHARM 1315A Central Avenue
December: display of stained glass by VR Stained Glass.
TERRACE CAFE Madison Inn 602-36 St. E.
Until JANUARY: Photo display by Ruth & Grant Gillingham.
CITY SLICKERS 3541-2nd Avenue West
Every Tues: Thaw Out win a trip to the sun. 4pm to 2:30am.
CONVENTION CENTRE - 195-17th Street West
New Year's Eve Gala. Dinner, live theatre, big band music with Ray Dahlen Sound and dance to follow. Formal dress. Tickets/information Randy Whitter 763-8383.
NELSON'S 1335 - 2nd Avenue West
Every Tues: Old English Pub. Dart Night. Open Mon. to Sat. from 4pm to 2am.
MARLBORO INN 67 - 13th Street East
Mon-Sat. Easy listening music at Jo-Jo's Pub. 11am to 12:30am.
NATIONAL HOTEL 906 - 1st Avenue West
DECEMBER 19-31 live music by Danny & The Sundowners Band. 9:00pm. to 2:30am.
George Tsougrianis - Program Director, Shaw Cable Ten 922-5622, fax 922-7122.
This month don't miss:
CITY LIGHTS ON THE MOVE
BEHIND THE CAMERAS AT CIPA-CKBI TV
A candid look at local television.
Starting Sunday Nov. 27 - Weds. 6:30pm, Sundays 7:30pm.
I HATE HAMLET/15 MINUTE HAMLET
Meet cast and audience of the Odyssey Theatre Productions.
Starting Wednesday DECEMBER 28 - Weds. 6:30pm, Sundays 7:30pm.
See you on Channel Ten!
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