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Decision CRTC 96-103

Ottawa, 12 April 1996
Craig Broadcast Systems Inc.
Regina, Saskatchewan - 952627800
Acquisition of assets
Following a Public Hearing in Vancouver beginning on 27 February 1996, the Commission approves the application for authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKCK Regina from Western World Communications Limited Partnership, and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking.
Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. (Craig) currently owns CKIT-FM Regina, and following this transaction will be the owner of a joint AM/FM operation in Regina.
Upon surrender of the current licence, the Commission will issue a licence to Craig, expiring 31 August 2002, the current expiry date. The licence will be subject to the same conditions as those in effect under the current licence, as well as to any other condition specified in this decision and in the licence to be issued.
The price of the transaction is $625,000. Based on the evidence filed with the application, the Commission has no concerns with respect to the availability or the adequacy of the required financing.
The Commission notes that CKCK has been unprofitable over the three years preceding filing of this application. Accordingly, the Commission is satisfied that the application meets the criteria set out in Public Notice CRTC 1993-68 entitled "Application of the Benefits Test at the Time of Transfers of Ownership or Control of Broadcasting Undertakings". The Commission notes the important benefit associated with this transaction, that being the maintenance of CKCK as a viable, local radio service to Regina. Accordingly, the Commission is of the view that approval of this application is in the public interest.
The Commission reaffirms the particular importance it attaches to the development of Canadian talent and is satisfied with the annual budgets and the initiatives proposed by the applicant in this respect. It encourages the applicant, during the licence term, to continue its efforts towards the support, development and on-air exposure of local and regional talent.
It is a condition of licence that the applicant adhere to the guidelines on gender portrayal set out in the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' (CAB) "Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming", as amended from time to time and accepted by the Commission.
It is also a condition of licence that the applicant adhere to the provisions of the CAB's "Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children", as amended from time to time and accepted by the Commission.
In Public Notice CRTC 1992-59, the Commission announced implementation of its employment equity policy. It advised licensees that, at the time of licence renewal or upon considering applications for authority to transfer ownership or control, it would review with applicants their practices and plans to ensure equitable employment. In keeping with the Commission's policy, it encourages the applicant to consider employment equity issues in its hiring practices and in all other aspects of its management of human resources.
This decision is to be appended to the licence.
Allan J. Darling
Secretary General
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