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2015-2016 ANNUAL

REPORT PLATINUM SPONSOR Message from the President

Presented by Vinka Dubroja 2015-16 WAB President

Dear Members,

It is my privilege to present the Annual Report year for the board, it has been a very enriching of the Western Association of Broadcasters. and positive experience. I have been very Please take a few minutes to review this fortunate to work with such a diverse group Report and join me in reflecting on another of passionate broadcasters. great year for the WAB. With over 150 broadcasting stations and In spite of a year that we have been faced with affiliated companies as members, the Western tougher economic challenges, WAB continues Association of Broadcasters is very proud of to be in solid financial shape. its strong member support. Thank you for attending our 2016 Conference. I especially It has been an enjoyable year for me serving as wanted to welcome the new attendees and President. Though it has been another busy members to our growing association.

2 Minutes of the WAB 82nd Annual General Meeting, June 9, 2016 Banff,

• President Vinka Dubroja called the meeting to order at 8:05 AM Alberta time. Quorum present • The minutes of the 81st AGM were reviewed. • The minutes of the 81st AGM were accepted as reported.

President’s Report The President’s Report was presented by Vinka Dubroja

Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Karl Johnston

Special Resolutions Vinka Dubroja put forward the motion to present the Special Resolutions that the WAB, in the conference assembled, ratify and endorse all actions of the Board of Directors and Officers of the WAB during the past year.

Vinka Dubroja proposed to table some additional special business, being an amendment to the by-laws of The WAB which modifies the composition of the board pursuant to Section 23 of the by-laws. A motion was moved that any irregularities in the notice requirements for tabling this business be waived.

Vinka Dubroja motioned to approve the by-law amendments which propose to modify the composition of the board by: (1) changing the minimum number of directors from seven to eight; (2) change the maximum number of directors from 10 to 12; and (3) change the requirement that an Associate member sit on the board to with the option that an Associate Member sit on the board.

On behalf of the membership, Vinka Dubroja thanked the 2015-16 board of directors and officers for their hard work and contributions.

Industry Reports The Canadian Association of Broadcasters Report was presented by Susan Wheeler The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Report was presented by John McNab The Numeris Report was presented by Neil McEneaney 3 Minutes of the WAB 82nd Annual General Meeting, June 9, 2016 Banff, Alberta

Nominations

Past President Cam Cowie presented the current nominations for the 2016-17 WAB board.

• Heidi Rasmussen for a two year term remaining • Karl Johnston for a one year term remaining • Robin Hildebrand for a one year term remaining • Verna Lenton for a one year term remaining • Glenn Ruskin for a one year term remaining • Jason Huschi for a one year term remaining • John Vos for a one year term remaining • Shelley Ruis for a two year term remaining • Jay Penner for a two year term remaining

Those nominated are elected by acclamation

2016-2017 WAB Board of Directors President Robin Hildebrand Director Heidi Rasmussen Past President Vinka Dubroja Director Shelley Ruis Vice President Karl Johnston Director Verna Lenton Secretary & Treasurer John Vos Director Jay Penner Director Glenn Ruskin Director Jason Huschi New President’s Address The New President’s Report was presented by Robin Hildebrand

Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting was adjourned

Meeting adjourned

4 2016 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

2016 Conference Overview perceptions around with marketing, and The WAB 2016 Conference was memorable why television - and radio in particular for many reasons and contained several are still two of the most powerful and highlights. We are pleased to provide a creative mediums available. Other speakers summary on the Conference. included Radio futurologist James Cridland, Ken Goldstein, Steve Jones, David Phillips Golf Classic and CRTC Commissioner, Steve Simpson. The Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course was a perfect setting for our annual WAB Golf Entertainment Tournament, sponsored by Specialty Data With the support of FACTOR and its Systems (SDS). Avid golfers got together for partnership with ’s private radio a great day of fun and networking set in the broadcasters and the Government of heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Canada, we were excited to have The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar perform Speakers exclusively for our delegates and guests. Our special keynote speaker for the 2016 Most of BIG SUGAR’s songs were written Conference was Terry O’Reilly from the hit and conceived on acoustic instruments CBC radio show, O’Reilly on Advertising, and the intimate performance at the WAB The Age of Persuasion, and Under the President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Influence. He spoke about turning outdated Gala allowed our audience to hear the influences behind their sound.

5 WAB Awards As tradition continues, the Western Association of Broadcasters capped off another successful year with their President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala on June 9, 2016.

The WAB congratulates the following 2016 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.

Television Radio

Under 150,000 Under 150,000

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Newcap Radio “Community Support Program” “Meal in the Field for King Family”

150,000 & Up 150,000 & Up

CALGARY Harvard Broadcasting “Backyard Rescue” “JustVoteDammit!” 6 2016 WAB AWARDS

Leader of Tomorrow Broadcast Partner of the Year This award is given to those Leaders of Tomorrow This award is given to an organization that has who are under 30 and have demonstrated leadership supported our association and demonstrated a and skill in broadcasting. The purpose of the award strong commitment to our industry. 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.

Tyler Middleton X92.9 - Harvard Broadcasting There is one organization in particular who’s Morning Show Co-Host professionalism and success our board wanted to recognize – Broadcast Dialogue. We were thrilled In under 4 years Tyler Middleton went from unpaid intern to to surprise Howard and Ingrid Christensen with a major market morning show host. He helped grow each stations brand, along with his own through the power of this special acknowledgement, an award the WAB social media, community involvement and hosting an original has not distributed each year. In 2016 Broadcast and entertaining program that strives to enrich, inform and Dialogue celebrated their 25th year in publication entertain the target demographic. Tyler was instrumental in and also fittingly, Howard and Ingrid announced helping to propell X-Mornings in Calgary to #1 for males 18-49 their retirement. and #3 with adults 18-49 for all of 2015. 7 2016 WAB AWARDS

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 9, 2016 the board of directors was pleased to induct 2 worthy recipients into the WAB Hall of Fame.

2016 Inductees

Rick Arnish Vic Dubois Broadcast Group Media Group

Rick Arnish was hired as a young part-time trainee announcer Vic Dubois learned his craft in announcing, programming, in Kamloops, B.C. back in 1969. He grew his skillset to become production and promotions in small market radio in B.C. a Music Director, TV Anchor and Bingo Host - among other from 1969-75. As a General Manager with a background roles. Under Rick’s leadership and long-term vision the Jim in programming, he still joins in on regular programming, Pattison Broadcast Group has flourished. His knowledge and promotion and music meetings to help provide leadership keen awareness of the industry were valued on both a federal and guidance to the 3 stations operating as Saskatoon Media and provincial level and he was very involved in government Group. Vic is a Past President of the WAB and has twice been and regulatory matters in the broadcasting industry. Rick is President of the SAB. Vic has a long track record of community passionate about the survival of local television news and service in Saskatoon, serving on numerous volunteer boards. programming in our smallest of communities in Canada. After 47 years in radio, 33 of them in Saskatoon, he continues In early 2016 Rick retired from broadcasting after a career to volunteer his time as a master of ceremonies for various spanning 47 years. humanitarian events. 8 Our WAB Conference would not be possible without the sponsorship and continued 2016 Elite support of our generous sponsors. Conference Sponsors

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE PATRON Alberta Industry Music Association Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Closed Caption Services D.E.M. Allen and Associates Fabmar Communications Integrated Tower Solutions HD Radio PromoSuite NLogic RCS Canada Pippin Technical Service SaskTel Saskatoon Media Group Tim Hortons SBL Engineering 9 2016 WAB Conference Program

Wednesday, June 8, 2016 01:30 pm Golf Classic 06:30 pm Welcome Reception 07:30 pm Dinner and Prize Presentation

Thursday, June 9, 2016 07:30 am – 09:00 am Breakfast 08:00 am – 08:45 am WAB Annual General Meeting – members only Includes CAB, CBSC & Numeris Updates 08:45 am – 08:50 am Opening Remarks 08:50 am – 09:05 am Steve Simpson – CRTC Report 09:05 am – 10:05 am James Cridland – Multiplatform Broadcasting: New Revenues, New Opportunities 10:50 am – 11:05 am Refreshment Break 10:05 am – 11:35 am Ken Goldstein – Choices & Consequences: Consumers, Media & Public Policy 11:35 am – 12:35 pm Steve Jones – Rock Star Remedies in Tough Times 12:35 pm – 01:25 pm Lunch 01:25 pm – 02:25 pm Keynote Speaker: Terry O’Reilly – Changing the Conversation 02:40 pm – 04:00 pm David Phillips – NLogic Looks Ahead 04:00 pm – 05:00 pm CRTC Meet & Greet 06:30 pm – 07:15 pm President’s Reception 07:15 pm – 10:30 pm President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala

10 2015-2016 Board Members

President Vice President Vinka Dubroja Robin Hildebrand Newcap Radio

Past President Secretary & Treasurer Cam Cowie Karl Johnston Harvard Broadcasting Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

Directors Glenn Ruskin Heidi Rasmussen Rawlco Radio Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

Jason Huschi Verna Lenton Harvard Broadcasting Westman Communications Group

John Vos Brigitte Rothe Bell Media

On behalf of its members the WAB Board of Directors hold regular meetings to organize the Conference and the direction of the association each year. There are several committees on specific areas of the Conference and association that board members volunteer their time on including sponsorship, membership, speakers and awards. The continued growth of the Western Association of Broadcasters would not be possible with- out the continued support of the Board of Directors who help make quality decisions regarding the Confer- ence and association.

If you are interested in holding a board position in the future, please email [email protected]. This is a wonderful way to give back to the industry.

11 Treasurer’s Report

Presented by Karl Johnston 2016-17 WAB Treasurer / Secretary

Despite the current state of the Alberta economy, the board was pleased with our net income at year end. We had another excellent sponsorship year with almost $96,000 and continued support from our members. With the support of our members, the WAB Board of Directors have been working diligently Our revenue and past net incomes from previous to ensure the high quality of our Conferences association years have continued to be invested in continue. safe and secure GICs renewing automatically every 90 to 100 days. Overall, the WAB is in great financial The financial statements presented in this report shape and we are eager to charge ahead with plans have been reviewed and finalized by our accountant. for our 83rd Annual Conference in 2017. As shown in the Financial Statements, our biggest variance was our Registration revenues with less With deposits paid this year, the Western Association delegates this past year. Though Registrations for of Broadcasters will be continuing at the Fairmont this year’s Conference were down, our board is Banff Springs Hotel in 2017 as we recently pleased to announce that we have exceeded our negotiated and signed our Golf and Hotel contracts. conservative projections set at the beginning of our 2015-16 year.

Following our Conference, our board decided to allocate some of our excess revenue ($3,000) to donate to the Broadcasters Association of (BAM)’s Student Conference. This lowered our net income at year end but was a worthy initiative our board was pleased to support.

12 2015-2016 Finances

Revenue Sources

Variance Report (Comparison with August 31, 2015)

We’ve prepared the following chart to provide explanation for variances above $2,000 listed in the financial statement on the next pages.

Revenue

Account Variance Registration ($21,303)

Explanation In relation to paid registrations (not incl. registrations included with sponsor commitment), we had 21 less delegates and 2 less spouses/companions than 2015. We also encountered a decrease in the number of golf- ers with 21 less golf participants than in 2015 which co-relates with the less registered delegates.

Expense

Account Variance Donations $3,000

Explanation This was a new line item to expense a donation to the Broadcasters Association of Manitoba (BAM) for their student conference. 13 Western Association of Broadcasters Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited - See Notice to Reader)

As at August 31, 2016 2015

Assets Current assets Cash $ 9,307 $ 4,810 Short term investments 95,506 95,336 Accounts receivable 1,250 6,520 Deposits 6,500 2,500 Goods and services tax receivable 4,965 1,786 $ 117,528 $ 110,952

Liability and Fund Balances Current liability Accounts payable $ 1,700 $ 1,700 Unrestricted net assets 115,828 109,252

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, 2016 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.

December 14th 2016 Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP Chartered Accountants 14 Western Association of Broadcasters Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited - See Notice to Reader)

Year ended August 31, 2016 2015

Revenues Sponsorship $ 96,011 $ 98,002 Conference Registration 44,537 65,840 Membership 26,725 28,162 Interest 790 677 168,063 192,681 Expenditures Conference 110,045 111,969 Management fees 30,000 30,000 Directors' meetings and travel 5,092 4,932 OŽce and miscellaneous 4,431 5,700 Internet website 3,045 3,045 Donations 3,000 - Professional fees 2,495 1,850 Insurance 1,930 1,977 Bad debts 928 641 Telephone 521 460 161,487 160,574

Excess of revenues over expenditures 6,576 32,107 Unrestricted net assets, beginning of year 109,252 77,145 Unrestricted net assets, end of year $ 115,828 $ 109,252

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, 2016 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.

December 14th 2016 Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP Chartered Accountants 15 New President’s Address

Presented by Robin Hildebrand 2016-17 WAB President

I would like to begin by thanking Vinka Dubroja for the terrific job she has done as our 2015-16 WAB President, and it will be a pleasure to continue work- ing with her this upcoming year in her role as Past President. It was also a milestone year with Vinka as the Western Association of Broadcasters “first” female President for a full year term – that represen- The Western Association of Broadcasters works hard tation was highly overdue in our 82 year history and to provide value and relevance - no easy task in this will continue for a second year. age of ever-evolving digital technology and media consolidation. To continue as one of your must-at- We will be sorry to see Cam Cowie depart our board tend events we appreciate hearing feedback from as Past President. His insight and input have been our members. Your comments will help the board invaluable to us. once again deliver a successful, high-level confer- ence with dynamic speakers and topical program- As we head into 2016-17, I’m pleased to report we ming content. have a well-balanced and diverse board with repre- sentation from Rawlco Radio, Harvard Broadcasting, In 2017 we’re back at the Fairmont Banff Springs. Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Rogers Media, New- The dates are June 7 & 8. I look forward to serving cap Radio, Corus Entertainment/Global Television, as President with our current board for the coming Westman Communications Group and Golden West year. We hope to see you all in Banff for our 83rd Broadcasting. Annual Conference!

16 2015-2016 WAB Members

We are grateful to all those organizations who endeavour to CKNO-FM Jim Pattison Broadcast Group be part of the Western Association of Broadcasters. CKMP-FM Calgary Newcap Broadcasting CFXL-FM Calgary Newcap Broadcasting For more information on becoming a member, please call CFCW Camrose Newcap Broadcasting CKRA-FM Edmonton Newcap Broadcasting 1-877-814-2719 or email [email protected]. CIRK-FM Edmonton Newcap Broadcasting CKGY-FM Red Deer Newcap Broadcasting CIZZ-FM Red Deer Newcap Broadcasting ALBERTA CKVH-FM High Prairie Newcap Broadcasting CKSA-FM Lloydminster Newcap Broadcasting RADIO CHSL-FM Slave Lake Newcap Broadcasting Call Sign City of Licence Owner CHLW St. Paul Newcap Broadcasting CKMX Calgary Bell Media CKWY-FM Wainwright Newcap Broadcasting CJAY-FM Calgary Bell Media CKKY-FM Wainwright Newcap Broadcasting CIBK-FM Calgary Bell Media CKWB-FM Westlock Newcap Broadcasting CFRN Edmonton Bell Media CKKX-FM Peace River Peace River Broadcasting CFMG-FM Edmonton Bell Media CKHL-FM High Level Peace River Broadcasting CFBR-FM Edmonton Bell Media CKYL Peace River Peace River Broadcasting CKBD-FM Lethbridge Clear Sky Radio CHUP-FM Calgary Rawlco Radio CJOC-FM Lethbridge Clear Sky Radio CFFR Calgary CJCY-FM Medicine Hat Clear Sky Radio CFAC Calgary Rogers Communications CHQR Calgary Corus Entertainment CHFM-FM Calgary Rogers Communications CKRY-FM Calgary Corus Entertainment CJAQ-FM Calgary Rogers Communications CFGQ-FM Calgary Corus Entertainment CHBN-FM Edmonton Rogers Communications CHED Edmonton Corus Entertainment CKER-FM Edmonton Rogers Communications CHQT Edmonton Corus Entertainment CHDI-FM Edmonton Rogers Communications CISN-FM Edmonton Corus Entertainment CFNA-FM Bonnyville Vista Radio CKNG-FM Edmonton Corus Entertainment CKLM-FM Lloydminster Vista Radio CIXM-FM Whitecourt Fabmar Communications CJLT-FM Medicine Hat Vista Radio CFIT-FM Airdrie Golden West Broadcasting CFRI-FM Vista Radio CHOO-FM Drumheller Golden West Broadcasting CKFT Fort Golden West Broadcasting TELEVISION CHRB Golden West Broadcasting Call Sign City of Licence Owner CKUV-FM High River Golden West Broadcasting CICT-TV - Global Calgary Corus Entertainment CFXO-FM High River Golden West Broadcasting CITV-TV - Global Edmonton Corus Entertainment CFEX-FM Calgary Harvard Broadcasting CISA-DT - Global Lethbridge Corus Entertainment CKEA-FM Edmonton Harvard Broadcasting CHAT-TV Medicine Hat Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJNW-FM Edmonton Harvard Broadcasting CCKAL-TV - City Calgary Rogers Communications CHFT-FM Fort McMurray Harvard Broadcasting CKEM-TV - City Edmonton Rogers Communications CFVR-FM Fort McMurray Harvard Broadcasting CJCO-DT - Omni Calgary Rogers Communications CKRI-FM Red Deer Harvard Broadcasting CJEO-DT - Omni Edmonton Rogers Communications CKWD-FM Calgary Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFRN-TV - CTV Edmonton Bell Media CKCE-FM Calgary Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFCN-TV - CTV Calgary Bell Media CIBW-FM Drayton Valley Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFCN-TV-5 - CTV Lethbridge Bell Media CJXX-FM Grande Prairie Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CIKT-FM Grande Prairie Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJBZ-FM Lethbridge Jim Pattison Broadcast Group SASKATCHEWAN CHLB-FM Lethbridge Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHAT-FM Medicine Hat Jim Pattison Broadcast Group RADIO CFMY-FM Medicine Hat Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Call Sign City of Licence Owner CHUB-FM Red Deer Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHBD-FM Regina Bell Media CFDV-FM Red Deer Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKJH Melfort Fabmar Communications CHBW-FM Rocky Mt. House Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJVR-FM Melfort Fabmar Communications CIUP-FM Edmonton Jim Pattison Broadcast Group 17 2015-2016 WAB Members

Call Sign City of Licence Owner MANITOBA CKSE-FM Golden West Broadcasting CJSL Estevan Golden West Broadcasting RADIO CHSN-FM Estevan Golden West Broadcasting Call Sign City of Licence Owner CHBO-FM Humboldt Golden West Broadcasting CHTM Thompson Arctic Radio CFYM Golden West Broadcasting CFAR Flin Flon Arctic Radio CKVX-FM Kindersley Golden West Broadcasting CJAR The Pas Arctic Radio CHAB Golden West Broadcasting CKMM-FM Bell Media CILG-FM Moose Jaw Golden West Broadcasting CKXA-FM Brandon Bell Media CJAW-FM Moose Jaw Golden West Broadcasting CKX-FM Brandon Bell Media CJYM Rosetown Golden West Broadcasting CFRW Winnipeg Bell Media CJSN Shaunavon Golden West Broadcasting CFWM-FM Winnipeg Bell Media CKSW Golden West Broadcasting CJGV-FM Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CIMG-FM Swift Current Golden West Broadcasting CJKR-FM Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CKFI-FM Swift Current Golden West Broadcasting CJOB Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CFSL Golden West Broadcasting CKDM Dauphin Dauphin Broadcasting CKRC-FM Weyburn Golden West Broadcasting CFAM Altona Golden West Broadcasting CHWY-FM Weyburn Golden West Broadcasting CJRB Boissevain Golden West Broadcasting CKRM Regina Harvard Broadcasting CFRY Golden West Broadcasting CHMX-FM Regina Harvard Broadcasting CJPG-FM Portage la Prairie Golden West Broadcasting CFWF-FM Regina Harvard Broadcasting CFRY-FM Portage la Prairie Golden West Broadcasting CFWD-FM Saskatoon Harvard Broadcasting CHSM Steinbach Golden West Broadcasting CJGX Yorkton Harvard Broadcasting CILT-FM Steinbach Golden West Broadcasting CFGW-FM Yorkton Harvard Broadcasting CJXR- FM Steinbach Golden West Broadcasting CJNS-FM Meadow Lake Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKMW-FM Winkler Golden West Broadcasting CJNB North Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CJEL-FM Winkler Golden West Broadcasting CJHD-FM Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHVN-FM Winnipeg Golden West Broadcasting CJCQ-FM North Battleford Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKCL-FM Winnipeg Golden West Broadcasting CKBI Prince Albert Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFQX-FM Selkirk Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CFMM-FM Prince Albert Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHIQ-FM Winnipeg Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CHQX Prince Albert Jim Pattison Broadcast Group CKLF-FM Brandon Westman Communications CJME Regina Rawlco Radio CKLQ Brandon Westman Communications CKCK-FM Regina Rawlco Radio CIZL-FM Regina Rawlco Radio TELEVISION CFMC-FM Saskatoon Rawlco Radio Call Sign City of Licence Owner CJDJ-FM Saskatoon Rawlco Radio APTN Winnipeg Aboriginal Peoples Television CKOM Saskatoon Rawlco CKBL-FM Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Group CKY-TV - CTV Winnipeg Bell Media CJMK-FM Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Group CKND-TV - Global Winnipeg Corus Entertainment CJWW Saskatoon Saskatoon Media Group

TELEVISION ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Call Sign City of Licence Owner CFRE-TV - Global Regina Corus Entertainment Applied Electronics Ltd. Golden West Media CFSK-TV - Global Saskatoon Corus Entertainment Aboriginal Multi-Media Society Integrated Tower Solutions CFQC-TV - CTV Saskatoon Bell Media NLogic National Captioning Canada CICC-TV - CTV Yorkton Bell Media Numeris Pippin Technical Service Ltd. CKCK-TV - CTV Regina Bell Media Canadian Broadcast Sales RCS Canada CIPA-TV - CTV Prince Albert Bell Media Fund of Canada SaskTel D.E.M. Allen & Associates Ltd. Institute of DDB Canada Technology Dentons Canada LLP Target Broadcast Sales FACTOR ThinkTV 18 WAB AWARD HISTORY

WAB Past 1995 Bob Johnson 2012 CHAT-FM Medicine Hat Jack Davidson (1970) Presidents 1996 Leon Brin Calgary Hal Crittenden 1997 Ron Kizney 2013 Big Country Radio 93.1 Pierre Camu 1934 Unknown 1998 Doug Shillington CTV Calgary 1978 Elmer Hildebrand 1935 Unknown 1999 Menno Friesen 2014 Golden West Broadcasting 1981 Bruce Cowie 1936 Unknown 2000 Wally Kirk Global Calgary 1983 Donald C. Brinton 1937 Unknown 2001 Monte Graham 2015 KG Country & Zed 98.9 Red Deer 1985 R.M. (Rory) MacLennan 1938 Unknown 2002 Mark Olson Country 105 Calgary 1988 Blair Nelson 1939 Unknown 2003 Dennis Dunlop Global Edmonton 1989 Elmer Hildebrand 1940 George Chandler 2004 Don Kille 2016 CHAT-TV Medicine Hat 1991 Peter Liba 1941 George Chandler 2005 Jim Haskins CTV Calgary 1992 Dr. Charles Allard 1942 G.R.A. Rice 2006 Lyndon Friesen Lloyd FM Lloydminster (In Memoriam) 1943 G.R.A. Rice 2007 Stan Schmidt X92.9 Calgary 1992 John McColl 1944 G.R.A. Rice 2008 David Dekker (In Memoriam) 1945 G.R.A. Rice 2009 Bill Hanson WAB Broadcast Order of 1993 Michael McCabe 1946 Unknown 2010 Mitch Bozak Achievement 1995 Ralph Warrington 1947 A.M. Bert Cairns 2011 Richard Kroeker 1996 Alan Anaka 1948 A.M. Bert Cairns 2012 Vic Dubois 2016 1997 Peter Warren 1949 William M. Guild 2013 Tom Newton 1999 Jim Bagshaw 2014 Neil Shewchuk 2001 Jim Scarrow 1950 William M. Guild 25 Years 2015 Cam Cowie 2002 Stuart Craig 1951 Ed Rawlinson Steve Bohan 2016 Vinka Dubroja 2004 Elaine Ali 1952 Ed Rawlinson Matt Bradley 2005 Don Kille 1953 Gerry Gaetz Christina Cherneskey 2006 Dave Rutherford 1954 Gerry Gaetz WAB Gold Medal Steve Chisholm 2007 Harry Dekker 1955 Sid Boyling Winners Karl Douglas (In Memoriam) 1956 Vern Dallin Gloria Evans 2008 Lynda Steele 1957 Bob Buss 1985 CHED Edmonton Dave Hanni 2009 Marty Forbes 1958 Bob Buss 1986 CKXL Calgary Jeff Hayes 2010 Al Thorgeirson 1959 Jack O. Blick 1987 CJOB Winnipeg Gary James 2011 Willie Cole 1960 G. Blair Nelson 1988 CJCA Edmonton Tim Kostuik 2012 Ken Singer 1961 Norm Botterill 1989 CKBI Prince Albert Jeff Leroux 1962 Don Hartford 1990 CJGX Yorkton Teresa Schellenberg 1963 Don Hartford 1991 Golden West Broadcasting Dean Thorpe WAB Broadcaster 1964 Don Hartford 1992 CHAB Moose Jaw Chris White of the Century 1965 Bill Stovin 1993 Power 92 Edmonton 1966 A.J. “Red” Hopps 1994 Country 105 Calgary 50 Years 1984 Dr. G.R.A. Rice 1967 Jack Davidson 1995 ITV Edmonton John Bruins 1968 G. Blair Nelson 1996 LITE 96 CHFM Calgary Bob Ridley WAB Broadcaster 1969 Ted Soskin 1997 ITV Edmonton of the Past Decade 1970 Rory MacLennan 1998 CFQC Saskatoon WAB Leaders of Tomorrow 1971 Tom Laing 1999 RDTV Red Deer Peter Liba 1972 John McColl 2000 RDTV Red Deer Elmer Hildebrand 1973 Elmer Hildebrand 2001 RDTV Red Deer 2012 Adam Wylde Patrick Burles 1974 George Gallagher 2001 CHSM 1260 Steinbach WAB Broadcast 1975 Warren Holte 2002 The Bear 100.3 Edmonton 2013 Carly Meyer 1976 Gary Miles 2002 CKY-TV Winnipeg Katie Summers Partner of the Year 1977 Bruce Cowie 2003 CIZL-FM Regina 2014 Patrick Dubois 1978 Lew Roskin 2003 CFCN-TV Calgary 2015 Jayme Vandenberg 2009 Tim Hortons 1979 Don Brinton 2004 900CKBI Prince Albert 2016 Tyler Middleton 2010 Kinsmen Foundation 1980 Gordon Rawlinson 2004 Global Television Calgary of Saskatchewan 1981 Norm Haines 2005 Golden West Broadcasting WAB Broadcast Hall of Fame 2011 Albi Renova 1982 Harv Davidson 2005 A-Channel Winnipeg 2016 Broadcast Dialogue 1983 Ted Eadinger 2006 CH Red Deer 2013 Darry Janz 1984 Jim Edwards 2006 Country 105 2014 Gerry Forbes WAB Friends of 1985 Peter M. Liba 2007 CFMC Saskatoon 2015 David Dekker Broadcasting 1986 Dennis Fisher 2007 Citytv Calgary Al Friesen 1987 Terry Coles 2008 Peace River Randy Lemay 1997 Jill Douglas 1988 John Cochrane 2008 CTV Winnipeg Bill Woods 1998 TELUS Corporation 1989 Vern Traill 2009 Magic 99 - Edmonton 2016 Rick Arnish 2000 Doug Allen 1990 Jack Little 2009 CTV Calgary Vic Dubois 2001 Howard Christensen 1991 Bill Gorrie 2010 CTV Edmonton 2002 Frank Palmer 1992 Fred Filthaut 2010 CKBI Prince Albert WAB Broadcaster of the Year 2003 Patrick Grierson 1993 Neil Edwards 2010 The Wolf Regina 2007 Bruce Hamstead David Wiebe 2011 CTV Winnipeg Deirdre Hamstead Bert Cairns 1994 David Wiebe 2011 C95 FM Saskatoon G.R.A. Rice 19