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Annual Report 2014-2015

Platinum Sponsor Message from the President Presented by Cam Cowie 2014-15 WAB President

Dear Members, It is my privilege to present the Annual Report of the Western We were pleased to host our 5th Annual CRTC Meet & Greet Association of Broadcasters. Please take a few minutes to at our Conference, and really appreciate the CRTC showing review this Report and join me in reflecting on another great up every year and connecting with broadcasters at WAB! It year for the WAB. is always great to end our Conference on a high note and we did just that by honouring the very best in Prairie Since our first strategic planning meeting in September, your at the President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala. Those board of directors have been hard at work for this year’s in the room were certainly fortunate to witness four very Conference. As mentioned at last year’s AGM, this was worthy inductees into the WAB Hall of Fame - David Dekker, also the first year of new management of the association Al Friesen, Randy Lemay and Bill Wood. and Conference. We started the year by re-evaluating the objectives of the association and focused on the content of Thank you for attending our recent Conference, especially our our Conference. Our board has been working closely with new attendees and member organizations. Vanessa, the new Manager to implement some changes and are also eagerly looking ahead at some progressive changes in future years as well. It has been an enjoyable year for me serving as President. Though it has been another busy year for the board, it has been a very enriching and positive Cam Cowie experience. 2014-15 WAB President

I encourage you to consider putting your name forward in future years if you are indeed interested in joining the board. Volunteering on boards such as WAB are a great way to give back to the broadcasting industry.

1 Minutes of the WAB 81st Annual

June 3, 2015 General Meeting Banff,

President Cam Cowie called the meeting to Nominations

order at 8:05 AM Alberta time. There was a Brigitte Rothe for a two year term remaining quorum present. Craig Letawsky for a one year term remaining The minutes of the 80th AGM were reviewed. Heidi Rasmussen for a one year term remaining Cam Cowie presented an amendment to the minutes. In Karl Johnston for a two year term remaining Section #4 of the minutes to amend the sponsorship amount Rick Arnish for a two year term remaining “of just under $92,000” to just under $92,000 which includes Robin Hildebrand for a two year term remaining the $15,000 FACTOR artist fee which is a flow through in the WAB accounts. Moved by Neil Shewchuk and seconded by Verna Lenton for a two year term remaining Rick Arnish. Carried. Vinka Dubroja for a two year term remaining Glenn Ruskin for a two year term remaining The minutes of the 80th AGM were accepted Jason Huschi for a two year term remaining as reported following amendment. John Vos for a two year term remaining Motion: Moved by Neil Shewchuk and seconded by Robin Hildebrand THAT the minutes be accepted as reported. Motion: Moved by Elmer Hildebrand and seconded by Carried. Neil Shewchuk THAT nominations cease. Carried. Those nominated are elected by acclamation. President’s Report The President’s Report was presented by Cam Cowie 2015-2016 WAB Board of Directors President Vinka Dubroja Treasurer’s Report Vice President Rick Arnish The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Rick Arnish Director Craig Letawsky Special Resolutions Director Karl Johnston Cam Cowie put forward the motion to present the Special Director Brigitte Rothe Resolutions that the WAB, in the conference assembled, ratify Director Jason Huschi and endorse all actions of the Board of Directors and Officers Past President Cam Cowie of the WAB during the past year. Moved by Elmer Hildebrand Secretary & Treasurer Robin Hildebrand and seconded by Verna Lenton. Carried. Director Heidi Rasmussen On behalf of the membership, Cam Cowie thanked the 2014- Director Verna Lenton 15 board of directors and officers for their hard work and Director Glenn Ruskin contribution. Director John Vos Industry Reports The Canadian Association of Broadcasters Report was New President’s Address presented by Kevin Goldstein The New President’s Report was presented by Vinka Dubroja

The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Update was Any Other Business presented by Andrée Noël There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Meeting adjourned.

2 2015 Conference Overview

The WAB 2015 Conference was memorable for many reasons and contained several highlights. We are pleased to provide a summary on the Conference.

Golf Classic Speakers There was a bit of drizzle on June 3, 2015 as our group of 50+ Our 2015 Conference was stacked with many speaker stand- eager golfers set out to play in our popular annual WAB golf outs including CRTC Chairman Jean-Pierre Blais, special tournament at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, but Keynote presenter Bob Hoffman and Fred Jacobs. We rounded for those participating it did not deter them from having a fun out our Conference with presentations by RadioPlayer , experience! Numeris, Jim Bottomley and our industry panel.

Entertainment With the support of FACTOR and its partnership with Canada’s private radio broadcasters and the Government of Canada, we were excited to have country star Brett Kissel perform exclusively for our delegates and guests. At the President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala, we heard the “The 3 Sides of Brett Kissel”, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing his top hits, favourite cover songs from the past, and a sneak peak at his new songs.

3 The WAB congratulates the following 2015 WAB Award winners who have enhanced and improved the broadcast industry in , while making significant contributions to their communities and province.

Gold Medal Awards

The Gold Medal Awards are presented to WAB member stations for outstanding contribution to the Canadian broadcasting industry in the area of community service. Nominations are judged on the benefit to the community, magnitude of the effort, staff support and participation and sustainability of the initiative/program.

Radio Radio Under 150,000 150,000 & Up

“Caring for Kids “Woman of Vision” “Stuff a Bus” Radiothon”

Leader of Tomorrow

Jayme Vandenberg is 2015’s Leader of Tomorrow. This award is given to those Leaders of Tomorrow who are under 30 and have demonstrated leadership and skill in broadcasting. The purpose of the award is to honour employees of WAB member stations who have reached a significant level of success in their young careers, and to promote mentorship and professional development by introducing these leaders to the established business community and promoting them as role models for others.

4 Broadcast Hall of Fame

The WAB Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award given to a Canadian Broadcaster and honours excellence at the regional level. On June 4, 2015 the board of directors was pleased to induct 4 worthy recipients into the WAB Hall of Fame.

2015 Inductees David Dekker David was born into broadcasting and has been in radio his entire life. Following his graduation from the University of in 1975, he started in the newsroom, and after 40 years, has had almost every single job there was to do in a radio station. David is one of the most well-known and well-respected broadcasters in Saskatchewan.

Al Friesen Al Friesen began his radio career with CFAM Radio 950 in Altona, on June 21, 1974. After an illustrious 41-year career in , he is STILL the voice of CFAM Radio 950. Al learned early on that a good radio broadcast meant putting the audience in front of the audience. That may explain why he was often hard to find in the studio. He preferred to be out in the community telling the stories of local residents.

Randy Lemay Randy began his radio career in 1984 selling “air” at CJCA/K-97. It didn’t take long for him to become one of the top salesmen for the company and when Newcap purchased K-97 in 1998, Randy’s business and sales acumen were quickly recognized and he was on the management fast track. With his innovative systems and structures, with his teamwork style of leadership, Newcap Alberta continues to thrive due to his vision.

Bill Wood Of Bill’s 42 years in radio, he has dedicated 41 years with the same employer, CJVR in Melfort, Saskatchewan. Throughout his forty plus years, the radio operations saw many positive changes, most of which relied heavily on Bill’s leadership qualities. Bill and our popular country format moved to the new CJVR FM station where to this day, he continues to host the morning show. Bill has done just over 11,000 on-air shows in his illustrious career.

5 2015 Conference Sponsors Our WAB Conference would not be possible without the continued support of our generous sponsors.

PLATINUM

GOLD SILVER BRONZE Closed Caption Services iBiquity Digital Corporation Marketron Broadcast Solutions Numeris MegaMusicCanada Media Group SBL Engineering

PATRON Aboriginal Peoples Novanet

A HILL COMPANY Television Network Communications Burli PromoSuite D.E.M. Allen RCS Canada and Associates SaskTel Dentons Canada Tim Hortons Integrated WideOrbit Tower Solutions

6 2015 WAB Conference 2014-15 Program Board Members

WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 2015 Cam Cowie Heidi Rasmussen President Director 1:30 pm WAB Golf Classic Harvard Broadcasting Broadcast Group 6:30 pm Welcome Reception 7:30 pm Dinner and Prize Presentation Neil Shewchuk Verna Lenton THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2015 Past President Director Fabmar Communications Westman Communications Group 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast 8:00 – 8:45 am WAB Annual General Meeting – members only Vinka Dubroja Robin Hildebrand Includes CAB & CBSC Updates Vice President Director 8:45 – 8:50 am Cam Cowie, WAB President: Opening Remarks Newcap Radio 8:50 – 9:05 am Lisa Eaton: Numeris: A Radio and TV Success Story Rick Arnish Brigitte Rothe 9:05 – 10:05 am Fred Jacobs: The 360-Degree View Secretary & Treasurer Director of the Connected Car Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CTV 10:05 – 10:50 am Radioplayer Canada: Collaborating on Technology & Competing on Content Karl Johnston Doug Gunn 10:50 – 11:05 am Refreshment Break Director Associate Director 11:05 – 11:30 am Jean-Pierre Blais: Special CRTC Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Tim Hortons Report by the Chairman & CEO

11:30 – 12:30 pm Jim Bottomley: An Age of Innovation Broadcast: Tune Your Channels to the Future On behalf of its members the WAB Board of 12:30 – 1:25 pm Lunch Directors hold regular meetings to organize 1:25 – 2:25 pm Keynote Speaker the Conference and the direction of the Bob Hoffman: The Golden Age of BS association each year. 2:25 – 2:40 pm Refreshment Break There are several committees on specific areas of the 2:40 – 4:00 pm Panel: Moving Forward in the Digital Era Conference and association that board members volunteer Panelists: Susan Andree () Chris Gordon () their time on including sponsorship, membership, speakers Geoff Poulton (Vista Radio) and awards. The continued growth of the Western Association Stephen Sienko (Target Broadcast Sales) of Broadcasters would not be possible without the continued Kathy Shapka (DSA Media) support of the Board of Directors who help make quality Moderator: Cam Clark decisions regarding the Conference and association. (Westman Communications Group) If you are interested in holding a board position in the 4:00 – 5:00 pm 5th Annual CRTC Meet & Greet future, please email [email protected]. This is a wonderful way to give back to the industry. 6:30 – 7:15 pm President’s Reception

7:15 – 10:30 pm President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala with Special Feature Performer Brett Kissel

7 Treasurer’s Report

Presented by Rick Arnish I am pleased to report on very positive items for the WAB. This year your Board of Directors worked diligently to increase all income streams of the association. Please note the financial statements presented in this Annual Report are unaudited.

Sponsorships are at an all-time high thanks to the support of our Prairie broadcasting companies and supporters who continue to be committed to the WAB. Your financial support is vital in helping our board provide an educational and impactful Variance Report Conference each year. We are pleased to see that registration (Comparison with August 31, 2014) numbers trended with historical levels from 2011-2013 rather than last year’s lower Conference registration numbers. We’ve prepared the following chart to provide explanation for variances above $2,000 listed in the financial statement on This year we began a new investing strategy laddering GICs the next page. for our excess cash flow, which while still conservative for our association, it does garner additional interest then our previous Revenue lower interest Money Market fund. Account Variance Explanation This year we maintained our Conference Registration fee but increased our Golf Registration fee to be more in line with the Sponsorship $13,717 This was a positive year for current green fees of playing at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Sponsorship Revenue with the Club. We also introduced a slight increase to sponsorship fees recommitment of many previous which prior to this year, had remained consistent since 2008. year sponsors, but also the association receiving sponsorship The association is in great shape! support from new supporters. Registration $21,022 In relation to paid registrations, we had 13 more delegates and Revenue Sources 2014-15 1 more spouses/companions than 2014. Another increase was $3,186 in extra tickets sold for functions as well as 8 additional golf participants than in 2014. Membership $4,122 Increased member dues collected 34% following review of private radio Registration and television stations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. 51% Sponsorship Expenses Account Variance Explanation 14.6% Conference $10,920 Higher Conference expenses due Membership to more delegates & spouses attending, Conference moving >1% back to the Fairmont, higher Interest speaker costs, more award recipients and addition of awards Total Operating Revenue $192,681 production costs. Management ($2,520) Back to normal contracted 2014 Revenue $153,407 Fees management rates. In 2013-14 2013 Revenue $169,822 we had incurred additional 2012 Revenue $168,044 management fees due to transition of new Manager.

8 WAB Financial Statements

Statement of Statement of Operations Financial Position and Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited - See Notice to Reader) (Unaudited - See Notice to Reader)

As at August 31 2015 2014 Year ended August 31 2015 2014

Assets Revenues Current assets Sponsorship $ 98,002 $ 84,285 Cash $ 4,810 $ 7,071 Conference registrations 65,840 44,818 Short term investments 95,336 53,122 Membership 28,162 24,040 Accounts receivable 6,520 9,421 Interest 677 264 Deposits 2,500 5,000 192,681 153,407 Goods and services tax receivable 1,786 4,204 $ 110,952 $ 78,818 Expenditures Convention 111,969 101,049 Liability and Fund Balances Management fees 30,000 32,520 Current liability Office and miscellaneous 5,700 4,948 Accounts payable $ 1,700 $ 1,673 Directors' meetings and travel 4,932 6,344 Internet website 3,045 3,197 Balance 109,252 77,145 Insurance 1,977 2,050 $ 110,952 $ 110,952 Professional fees 1,850 2,363 Bad debts 641 - Telephone 460 1,858 160,574 154,329

Excess (deficiency) of revenues 32,107 (922) over expenditures Balance, beginning of year 77,145 78,067 Balance, end of year $ 109,252 $ 77,145 Notice to Reader On the basis of information provided by Management, we have compiled the statement of financial position of Western Association of Broadcasters as at August 31, 2015 and the statement of operations and changes in net assets for the year then ended.

We have not performed an audit or a review engagement in respect of these financial statements and, accordingly, we express no assurance thereon. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes.

October 7, 2015

Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP Chartered Accountants

9 New President’s Address Presented by Vinka Dubroja 2015-16 WAB President

The ultimate role of the President is to set the direction of an organization to achieve an incredible future and Cam Cowie has done that with the WAB. From attendance, sponsorship and content he has helped us create an amazing Conference this past year. Cam’s leader- ship has resulted in a vibrant, healthy, diverse and dynamic WAB that I am now honoured to be President of. Thank you Cam!

Cam has made assuming the role of President easy, but top- For the 2016 Conference, we will be back at the Fairmont ping this past year will be difficult. However, with the diverse Banff Springs Hotel. The format will be the same with a day board we have assembled, we are well positioned for the of golf at one of the world’s most beautiful courses followed future. Our board includes high level executives, managers, by the conference and of course the President’s Dinner & Gold programmers and sales professionals. Large and small mar- Medal Awards Gala. kets - male and female. It is with your help, direction and participation we will continue The board members understand the challenges we all face to build our reputation as a must attend event for Canadian every day. But it is you, our members who set the course. We Broadcasters. value your input. We need your feedback to help us continue to bring you the highest level and most relevant content to I look forward to the role of President. our membership.

10 2014-15 WAB Members We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters. For more information on becoming a member, please call 1-877-814-2719 or email [email protected].

ALBERTA RADIO RADIO Call Sign City of Licence Owner Call Sign City of Licence Owner CKMX Bell Media CHPK-FM Calgary Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJAY-FM Calgary Bell Media CKCE-FM Calgary Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CIBK-FM Calgary Bell Media CIBW-FM Drayton Valley Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFRN Bell Media CJXX-FM Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFMG-FM Edmonton Bell Media CIKT-FM Grande Prairie Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFBR-FM Edmonton Bell Media CJBZ-FM Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKBD-FM Lethbridge Clear Sky Radio CHLB-FM Lethbridge Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJOC-FM Lethbridge Clear Sky Radio CHAT-FM Medicine Hat Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJCY-FM Medicine Hat Clear Sky Radio CFMY-FM Medicine Hat Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHQR Calgary CHUB-FM Red Deer Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKRY-FM Calgary Corus Entertainment CFDV-FM Red Deer Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFGQ-FM Calgary Corus Entertainment CHBW-FM Rocky Mountain House Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHED Edmonton Corus Entertainment CIUP-FM Edmonton Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHQT Edmonton Corus Entertainment CKNO-FM Edmonton Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CISN-FM Edmonton Corus Entertainment CJUV-FM Lacombe L.A. Radio Group CKNG-FM Edmonton Corus Entertainment CKIK-FM Red Deer L.A. Radio Group CIXM-FM Whitecourt Fabmar Communications CKMP-FM Calgary Newcap Broadcasting CFIT-FM Airdrie Golden West Broadcasting CFXL-FM Calgary Newcap Broadcasting CHOO-FM Golden West Broadcasting CFCW Camrose Newcap Broadcasting CHRB Golden West Broadcasting CKRA-FM Edmonton Newcap Broadcasting CKUV-FM High River Golden West Broadcasting CIRK-FM Edmonton Newcap Broadcasting CFXO-FM High River Golden West Broadcasting CKGY-FM Red Deer Newcap Broadcasting CFEX-FM Calgary Harvard Broadcasting CIZZ-FM Red Deer Newcap Broadcasting CKEA-FM Edmonton Harvard Broadcasting CKVH-FM High Prairie Newcap Broadcasting CJNW-FM Edmonton Harvard Broadcasting CKSA-FM Lloydminster Newcap Broadcasting CHFT-FM Fort McMurray Harvard Broadcasting CHSL-FM Slave Lake Newcap Broadcasting CFVR-FM Fort McMurray Harvard Broadcasting CHLW St. Paul Newcap Broadcasting CKRI-FM Red Deer Harvard Broadcasting CKWY-FM Wainwright Newcap Broadcasting CKKY-FM Wainwright Newcap Broadcasting CKWB-FM Westlock Newcap Broadcasting CKKX-FM Peace River Peace River Broadcasting CKHL-FM High Level Peace River Broadcasting TELEVISION CKYL Peace River Peace River Broadcasting Call Sign City of Licence Owner CHUP-FM Calgary Rawlco Radio CICT-TV - Global Calgary CFFR Calgary CITV-TV - Global Edmonton Shaw Media CFAC Calgary Rogers Communications CISA-DT -Global Lethbridge Shaw Media CHFM-FM Calgary Rogers Communications CHAT-TV Medicine Hat Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJAQ-FM Calgary Rogers Communications CKAL-TV - City Calgary Rogers Communications CHBN-FM Edmonton Rogers Communications CKEM-TV - City Edmonton Rogers Communications CKER-FM Edmonton Rogers Communications CJCO-DT - Omni Calgary Rogers Communications CHDI-FM Edmonton Rogers Communications CJEO-DT - Omni Edmonton Rogers Communications CFNA-FM Bonnyville Vista Radio CFRN-TV - CTV Edmonton Bell Media CKLM-FM Lloydminster Vista Radio CFCN-TV - CTV Calgary Bell Media CJLT-FM Medicine Hat Vista Radio CFCN-TV-5 - CTV Lethbridge Bell Media CFRI-FM Grande Prairie Vista Radio

11 2014-15 WAB Members We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters. For more information on becoming a member, please call 1-877-814-2719 or email [email protected].

SASKATCHEWAN MANITOBA RADIO RADIO Call Sign City of Licence Owner Call Sign City of Licence Owner CHTM Thompson Arctic Radio CHBD-FM Regina Bell Media CFAR Flin Flon Arctic Radio CKJH Melfort Fabmar Communications CJAR The Pas Arctic Radio CJVR-FM Melfort Fabmar Communications CKMM-FM Bell Media CKSE-FM Golden West Broadcasting CKXA-FM Brandon Bell Media CJSL Estevan Golden West Broadcasting CKX-FM Brandon Bell Media CHSN-FM Estevan Golden West Broadcasting CFRW Winnipeg Bell Media CHBO-FM Humboldt Golden West Broadcasting CFWM-FM Winnipeg Bell Media CFYM Golden West Broadcasting CJGV-FM Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CKVX-FM Kindersley Golden West Broadcasting CJKR-FM Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CHAB Golden West Broadcasting CJOB Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CILG-FM Moose Jaw Golden West Broadcasting CKDM Dauphin Dauphin Broadcasting CJAW-FM Moose Jaw Golden West Broadcasting CFAM Altona Golden West Broadcasting CJYM Rosetown Golden West Broadcasting CJRB Boissevain Golden West Broadcasting CJSN Shaunavon Golden West Broadcasting CFRY Golden West Broadcasting CKSW Golden West Broadcasting CJPG-FM Portage la Prairie Golden West Broadcasting CIMG-FM Swift Current Golden West Broadcasting CFRY-FM Portage la Prairie Golden West Broadcasting CKFI-FM Swift Current Golden West Broadcasting CHSM Steinbach Golden West Broadcasting CFSL Golden West Broadcasting CILT-FM Steinbach Golden West Broadcasting CKRC-FM Weyburn Golden West Broadcasting CJXR- FM Steinbach Golden West Broadcasting CHWY-FM Weyburn Golden West Broadcasting CKMW-FM Winkler Golden West Broadcasting CKRM Regina Harvard Broadcasting CJEL-FM Winkler Golden West Broadcasting CHMX-FM Regina Harvard Broadcasting CHVN-FM Winnipeg Golden West Broadcasting CFWF-FM Regina Harvard Broadcasting CKCL-FM Winnipeg Golden West Broadcasting CFWD-FM Saskatoon Harvard Broadcasting CFQX-FM Selkirk Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJGX Yorkton Harvard Broadcasting CHIQ-FM Winnipeg Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFGW-FM Yorkton Harvard Broadcasting CKLF-FM Brandon Westman Communications CJNS-FM Meadow Lake Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKLQ Brandon Westman Communications CJNB North Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJHD-FM Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJCQ-FM North Battleford Jim Pattison Broadcast Group TELEVISION CKBI Prince Albert Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Call Sign City of Licence Owner CFMM-FM Prince Albert Jim Pattison Broadcast Group APTN Winnipeg Aboriginal Peoples CHQX -FM Prince Albert Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Television Network CJME Regina Rawlco Radio CKY-TV - CTV Winnipeg Bell Media CKCK-FM Regina Rawlco Radio CHMI-TV - City Winnipeg Rogers Broadcasting CIZL-FM Regina Rawlco Radio CKND-TV - Global Winnipeg Shaw Media CFMC-FM Saskatoon Rawlco Radio CJDJ-FM Saskatoon Rawlco Radio CKOM Saskatoon Rawlco Radio CKBL-FM Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Group CJMK-FM Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Group CJWW Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Group Associate Members Applied Electronics Ltd. Novanet Communications Limited Aboriginal Multi-Media Society Numeris TELEVISION Canadian Broadcast Sales Pippin Technical Service Ltd. Call Sign City of Licence Owner Fund of Canada PromoSuite CFRE-TV - Global Regina Shaw Media D.E.M. Allen & Associates Ltd. RCS Canada CFSK-TV - Global Saskatoon Shaw Media DDB Canada SaskTel CFQC-TV - CTV Saskatoon Bell Media Dentons Canada LLP Institute of Technology CICC-TV - CTV Yorkton Bell Media FACTOR SparkNet CKCK-TV - CTV Regina Bell Media Golden West Media StreamON CIPA-TV - CTV Prince Albert Bell Media Integrated Tower Solutions Target Broadcast Sales National Captioning Canada Tim Hortons Inc Nlogic TVB

12 WAB Awards History

WAB Past WAB Gold Medal Presidents Winners 1934 Unknown 1975 Warren Holte 1985 CHED Edmonton 2005 Golden West Broadcasting 1935 Unknown 1976 Gary Miles 1986 CKXL Calgary 2005 A-Channel Winnipeg 1936 Unknown 1977 Bruce Cowie 1987 CJOB Winnipeg 2006 CH Red Deer 1937 Unknown 1978 Lew Roskin 1988 CJCA Edmonton 2006 Country 105 1938 Unknown 1979 Don Brinton 1989 CKBI Prince Albert 2007 CFMC Saskatoon 1939 Unknown 1980 Gordon Rawlinson 1990 CJGX Yorkton 2007 Calgary 1940 George Chandler 1981 Norm Haines 1991 Golden West Broadcasting 2008 Peace River 1941 George Chandler 1982 Harv Davidson 1992 CHAB Moose Jaw 2008 CTV Winnipeg 1942 G.R.A. Rice 1983 Ted Eadinger 1993 Power 92 Edmonton 2009 Magic 99 - Edmonton 1943 G.R.A. Rice 1984 Jim Edwards 1994 Country 105 Calgary 2009 CTV Calgary 1944 G.R.A. Rice 1985 Peter M. Liba 1995 ITV Edmonton 2010 CTV Edmonton 1945 G.R.A. Rice 1986 Dennis Fisher 1996 LITE 96 CHFM Calgary 2010 CKBI Prince Albert 1946 Unknown 1987 Terry Coles 1997 ITV Edmonton 2010 The Wolf Regina 1947 A.M. Bert Cairns 1988 John Cochrane 1998 CFQC Saskatoon 2011 CTV Winnipeg 1948 A.M. Bert Cairns 1989 Vern Traill 1999 RDTV Red Deer 2011 C95 FM Saskatoon 1949 William M. Guild 1990 Jack Little 2000 RDTV Red Deer 2012 CHAT-FM Medicine Hat 1950 William M. Guild 1991 Bill Gorrie 2001 RDTV Red Deer Citytv Calgary 1951 Ed Rawlinson 1992 Fred Filthaut 2001 CHSM 1260 Steinbach 2013 Big Country Radio 93.1 1952 Ed Rawlinson 1993 Neil Edwards 2002 The Bear 100.3 Edmonton CTV Calgary 1953 Gerry Gaetz David Wiebe 2002 CKY-TV Winnipeg 2014 Golden West Broadcasting 1954 Gerry Gaetz 1994 David Wiebe 2003 CIZL-FM Regina Global Calgary 1955 Sid Boyling 1995 Bob Johnson 2003 CFCN-TV Calgary 2015 KG Country and Zed 98.9 1956 Vern Dallin 1996 Leon Brin 2004 900CKBI Prince Albert Country 105 1957 Bob Buss 1997 Ron Kizney 2004 Global Television Calgary Global Edmonton 1958 Bob Buss 1998 Doug Shillington 1959 Jack O. Blick 1999 Menno Friesen 1960 G. Blair Nelson 2000 Wally Kirk WAB Broadcast 1961 Norm Botterill 2001 Monte Graham Order of Achievement 2002 Mark Olson 1962 Don Hartford 25 Years 1963 Don Hartford 2003 Dennis Dunlop Al Lucas Kim Johnston 1964 Don Hartford 2004 Don Kille Allan Lie Lyle McGillivray 1965 Bill Stovin 2005 Jim Haskins Barrie Vice Myron Dyck 1966 A.J. “Red” Hopps 2006 Lyndon Friesen Clay Young Nancy Friesen 1967 Jack Davidson 2007 Stan Schmidt Clayton Dreger Pat Cardinal 1968 G. Blair Nelson 2008 David Dekker Don McCracken Rob Carney 1969 Ted Soskin 2009 Bill Hanson Glenda Hildebrand Ron Zuke 1970 Rory MacLennan 2010 Mitch Bozak Glenda-Lee Allan Rosa Rawlings 1971 Tom Laing 2011 Richard Kroeker Jamie Moffat Ryan Simpson 1972 John McColl 2012 Vic Dubois Jane Morrissey Susan Reade 1973 Elmer Hildebrand 2013 Tom Newton Keath Leask 1974 George Gallagher 2014 Neil Shewchuk 2015 Cam Cowie

13 WAB Awards History

WAB Leaders WAB Broadcaster of the Year of Tomorrow Bert Cairns 1995 Ralph Warrington G.R.A. Rice 1996 Alan Anaka 2012 Adam Wylde Patrick Burles Jack Davidson (1970) 1997 Peter Warren 2013 Carly Meyer Hal Crittenden 1999 Jim Bagshaw Katie Summers Pierre Camu 2001 Jim Scarrow 2014 Patrick Dubois 1978 Elmer Hildebrand 2002 Stuart Craig 2015 Jayme Vandenberg 1981 Bruce Cowie 2004 Elaine Ali 1983 Donald C. Brinton 2005 Don Kille WAB Broadcast 1985 R.M. (Rory) MacLennan 2006 Dave Rutherford 1988 Blair Nelson 2007 Harry Dekke Hall of Fame 1989 Elmer Hildebrand (In Memoriam) 2013 Darry Janz 1991 Peter Liba 2008 Lynda Steele 2014 Gerry Forbes 1992 Dr. Charles Allard 2009 Marty Forbes 2015 David Dekker (In Memoriam) 2010 Al Thorgeirson Ail Friesen 1992 John McColl 2011 Willie Cole (In Memoriam) Randy Lemay 2012 Ken Singer 1993 Michael McCabe Bill Wood WAB Broadcaster WAB Broadcast WAB of the Century Partner of the Year of Broadcasting 1984 Dr. G.R.A. Rice 2009 Tim Hortons 1997 Jill Douglas 2010 Kinsmen Foundation of 1998 TELUS Corporation WAB Broadcaster Saskatchewan 2000 Doug Allen 2011 Albi Renova 2001 Howard Christensen of the Past Decade 2002 Frank Palmer Peter Liba 2003 Patrick Grierson Elmer Hildebrand 2007 Bruce Hamstead Deirdre Hamstead

14 For more information Western Association of Broadcasters 507, 918-16th Ave NW Calgary, AB T2M 0K3 Phone: (877) 814-2719 Fax: (877) 814-2749 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wab.ca

Mark your calendars The 2016 WAB Conference will be June 8 - 9, 2016 at the Fairmont Banff Springs! www.wab.ca