CIRL-FM

Last updated
CIRL-FM
Broadcast area Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
Frequency 97.9MHz
Programming
Format First Nations community radio
Affiliations Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation
Ownership
OwnerReindeer Lake Communications Inc.
History
First air date
January 9, 2004 (2004-01-09)
Technical information
ERP 41 watts
HAAT 16 metres (52 ft)
Links
Webcast CIRL-FM

CIRL-FM is a First Nations community radio station that operates at 97.9 FM in Southend, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Contents

First Nations radio stations like CIRL-FM play a vital role in preserving Indigenous cultures, languages and traditions in Canada. They give a voice to these communities and help retain cultural identity. [1]

The station is owned by Reindeer Lake Communications.

Programming and Services

As a First Nations radio station, CIRL-FM provides programming and services tailored to the local indigenous community [2] , such as:

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References

  1. "History of Aboriginal Broadcasting – The History of Canadian Broadcasting" . Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  2. "First Nations Radio". First Nations Radio. Retrieved 2024-07-02.

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