ENTER TO WIN:
MoSo FESTIVAL PASSES!
May 22, 2013CFCR wants YOU to attend MoSo Fest 2013. FOR FREE!! Click below for more details. Read More
CFCR'S $5 SLED ISLAND
SEND OFF PARTY!
May 15, 2013CFCR is headed back to Sled Island with some of our favorite local bands. But first, we're having a party here in Saskatoon! It's going to be a blast! Read More
CFCR SLED ISLAND SHOWCASE
BANDS ANNOUNCED!
April 30, 2013CFCR is really excited to announce the bands that will be playing our Saskatoon Showcase at this year's Sled Island Music Festival! Find out who they are, after the leap! Read More
CFCR's 2013 AGM:
BE THERE!
April 22, 2013CFCR's AGM is quickly approaching. Be sure to have your voice heard! Vote! Become a member on the CRSS Board! Read More
ENTER TO WIN: SLED ISLAND
FESTIVAL PASSES!
April 15, 2013CFCR is giving members a chance to win your way to the 7th Annual Sled Island Festival, taking place in Calgary, AB from June 19-22, 2013. You wanna win? Read More
CFCR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
A ROCKIN' GOOD TIME
April 8, 2013Our membership drive was a huge success. And we couldn't have done it without you. A lot of you. Don't have your card? It's never too late. Read More
CFCR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
$5 SHOW!
April 8, 2013CFCR’s Annual Membership is upon us, which officially runs from April 1st – 14th. We've got a whole bunch of great ways to get your hands on a membership card, including an awesome $5 local show! Read More
ENTER TO WIN: A
4:20 PRIZE PACK!
April 8, 2013CFCR and The Joint present one mother of a CFCR members draw – a chance to win an incredible 4:20 prize package! Read More
WOMEN'S DAY FUNDRAISER
RAISES $1470.11!
March 15, 2013Thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd Annual International Women’s Day fundraiser, held at Paved Arts this past Friday! It was a huge success! Read More
MY CITY SPEAKS: HOW THE
ARTS IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY
February 21, 2013CFCR is proud to present My City Speaks: How the Arts Impact our Community, Thursday February 28th at the Bassment. Join us for an evening of engaging presentations, featuring guest speakers from across Saskatoon’s vibrant arts community. Read More
BE INVOLVED IN OUR
WOMENS DAY EVENT!
February 6, 2013Artists! Artisans! Crafters! CFCR invites you to be involved in our 2nd annual International Women’s Day fundraiser, to be held at PAVED Arts on Friday, March 8th, 2013. Read More
CFCR'S CHINESE NEW
YEAR CELEBRATION!
January 9, 2013CFCR 90.5FM celebrates Chinese New Year 2013… the “Year of the Snake.” Come join us at The Mandarin (245 20th St. W) on Thursday, February 7th, for a fantastic multi-course meal and whole bunch of fun! Read More
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CFCR!
December 21, 2012CFCR is proud to be on the air 24 hours a day over the holidays! Most of our regular programming will be hosted LIVE by members of our amazing volunteer team, and in the wee hours, you can count on the All-Nighter for a late night dose of Canadian jams. Read More
CFCR BROADCAST BACK UP!
NOW WITH LESS STATIC!
December 21, 2012After a static-filled morning on the CFCR airwaves, we've fixed the problem and are back broadcasting in our full glory! Big thanks to the great folks at Pippin Technical, who were on the scene shortly after the problem was discovered and were able to fix things very quickly. Thanks once again to all you loyal listeners for your patience. Blame it on the (non) end of the world! Read More
CFCR SIGNAL ISSUES
December 21, 2012You probably noticed that CFCR wasn't sounding so great on the air this morning. Whether the Mayans were right or a flock of seagulls just dive-bombed our transmitter tower, we're trying to locate the problem and get the fantastic, static-free broadcast back up and running as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience! Read More
CFCR ONLINE STREAM
GETS QUALITY BOOST!
December 17, 2012If you listen to CFCR's broadcast online, you may have noticed a marked improvement to the audio quality today. If you haven't checked out our webcast yet, it's a great time to start! Read More
WIN: TICKETS TO SEARCHING
FOR SUGAR MAN
November 27, 2012CFCR and the Broadway Theatre present the encore run of Searching For Sugar Man, a story of two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock 'n' roller, Rodriguez. CFCR Members - win tickets! Read More
CFCR'S 10TH ANNUAL
ART AUCTION! SUCCESS!
November 23, 2012CFCR's 10th annual art auction, Artists For Alternative Radio, was an incredible success! Both live and silent auctions were held, raking in a whopping $24,025. Of that, CFCR Community Radio receives $11,474! Read More
WIN: TICKETS TO LEONARD COHEN
November 6, 2012CFCR members! The ticket wagon strikes again! We have tickets to Leonard Cohen at Credit Union Centre on Tuesday, November 20th. Enter to win now! Read More
FM-PHASIS 2012 GRAND
PRIZE WINNERS!
November 5, 2012Check out the FM-PHASIS Grand Prize winners! Four amazing prize packages went to lucky FM-PHASIS donors! Read More
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE
TO FM-PHASIS 2012!
September 11, 2012It’s that time again! As is the case every September, CFCR is proud to present our annual FM-Phasis fundraising drive! And so, we bring you "Tune In, Turn Up," a two-week funding campaign that aims to raise $70,000 for Saskatoon’s one and only community radio station. Read More
FM-PHASIS FEST LINEUP
September 6, 2012CFCR is excited. Very excited. We're damn excited, even. Our annual FM-PHASIS FEST lineup is now officially revealed, and many of favorite locals (and a few out of towners) are joining to help celebrate and fundraise for CFCR Community Radio. Read More
CFCR'S FM-PHASIS 2012:
TUNE IN, TURN UP!
September 4, 2012CFCR is super, super, super (super) excited to unveil the logo design and slogan for our upcoming fundraising drive, FM-Phasis, which runs from September 15-28, 2012. Read More
THIS WEEK ON THE BUZZ!
September 4, 2012Check out the fine guests stopping by The Buzz, happening every weekday from 5-6pm! Read More
BOB HQ BACK TO
SCHOOL PROMO!
August 31, 2012CFCR wants you get your name in a draw for a fabulous gift card from BOB Headquarters on Broadway! Read More
CFCR WELCOMES A NEW
SHOW TO THE AIRWAVES
August 30, 2012CFCR is very pleased to welcome a brand new show to our Multicultural Weekend lineup! Read More
LISTEN: AROUND THE WORLD
IN 800 WATTS
August 15, 2012Don't miss CFCR's FolkFest preview feature "Around the World in 800 Watts," airing on The Buzz this week from Tuesday to Thursday! Read More
FORMER CFCR MANAGER
PASSES AWAY
August 14, 2012The Community Radio family was saddened to learn of the passing of Phil Sapieha on August 7, 2012 at the age of 66. Read More
JOIN CFCR.. TODAY!
August 11, 2012Wanna become a CFCR volunteer host? Follow the jump to find out how! Read More
LISTEN: FRINGE FEST FLYER!
August 10, 2012The Saskatoon 2012 Fringe Theatre Festival runs until August 10th, and once again CFCR brings you the Fringe Fest Flyer, a 30-minute segment covering all things Fringe Festival! This year, our most excellent Fringe correspondents Franny and Ishmael give you previews, interviews, and all you need to know when heading to the Fringe. Read More
WIN: TICKETS TO THE REGINA
FOLK FESTIVAL
August 1, 2012CFCR MEMBERS! Here's your chance to win one of three weekend passes to the Regina Folk Festival, taking place in beautiful Victoria Park in downtown Regina on August 10th, 11th, and 12th! Read More
WIN: ANVIL TICKETS
July 27, 2012CFCR MEMBERS! We have a pair of tickets to Anvil, Titans Eve, Untimely Demise, Lavagoat, Agony Spawn, and Caym, taking place at the Odeon, Tuesday July 31st! Read More
R.I.P. GORD WALBURN: 1925-2012
July 12, 2012We pay tribute to long-time Saskatoon broadcaster and instrumental campus/communtiy radio figure Gord Walburn, who passed away this week in Winnipeg. Read More
WIN: NESS CREEK
FESTIVAL PASSES
July 10, 2012CFCR and Ness Creek want to send you and a friend to the 22nd Annual Ness Creek Music Festival, taking place July 19 - 22, 2012! Read More
CFCR WELCOMES NEW
BOARD MEMBERS
May 25, 2012Thanks to everyone who attended the 2012 CFCR AGM that was held at Amigos Cantina this past Tuesday. We'd like to welcome a few new faces to the Board of Directors. Have a look-see! Read More
CFCR RETURNS TO SLED ISLAND
May 17, 2012CFCR and Planet S Magazine are proud to present "Peace from One Province East", a showcase of Saskatoon bands at the Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary. After the success of last year's inaugural CFCR SK showcase, we've decided to pack the minivan and caravan on down the highway! Read More
GET TO KNOW A
CFCR VOLUNTEER!
May 10, 2012Normally, CFCR is pretty modest. But when it comes to our volunteers, we become soccer mom-calibre braggarts. So, we're happy to present the second installment of our feature called "Get to Know a CFCR Volunteer" where you can... well... get to know a CFCR volunteer. This round, we chat with host of the Thursday RCMP Kevin McGuigan-Scott (aka Mr. November)! Read More
CFCR WEB STREAM
BACK UP AND RUNNING!
May 8, 2012After the explosive power outage yesterday, CFCR's webstream was feeling a little worse for wear. But our amazing technical team (aka Justen Rokstad) has re-combobulated the thing-a-ma-jig and we're back to streaming our live content online. Read More
CFCR: NOW WITH POWER!
May 7, 2012A power outage in downtown Saskatoon took us off the air for four hours today, but we're back up and running on the FM airwaves, with the online broadcast to come as soon as we work out some issues that arose from the blackout. Read More
DANGER DANGER!
NO VOLTAGE!
May 7, 2012Attention faithful listeners! CFCR (along with most of the rest of downtown Saskatoon) is without power at the moment and is temporarily off the air. We'll be broadcasting again as soon as they get the juice flowing! Thanks for your patience. Read More
NEW SHOWS HIT AIRWAVES
ON THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS
May 1, 2012The change in the season often brings changes in CFCR's programming, and this spring is no different. We are bidding a fond farewell to a couple shows, but we're really excited to present some new programs to the lineup. Read More
CFCR IS EXPANDING...
AND WE WANT YOU!
April 19, 2012That's right! We're hiring a Full-Time Commercial writer/producer. Is that something you excel at? If so, read on! Read More
THE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
HITS THE STREETS
April 10, 2012CFCR's Membership drive is alive! There are a ton of ways to renew/signup your 2012/13 membership. Click below to find out how. Read More
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BASH:
2 BANDS FOR $5!
March 26, 2012CFCR's Annual Membership Drive is almost here, and we have another great show to help celebrate. Two of our favorite local bands will be joining us for a night of rock and/or roll. Breaker Breaker and Powder Blue! And it's only $5! And you get a free bottled "something-or-other". Can you dig it? Read More
CFCR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
FREE MOVIE NIGHT
March 26, 2012In conjunction with CFCR's Annual Membership Drive, we are very happy to present a FREE movie night at The Broadway Theatre, Thursday April 5th! Featuring the 3rd Canadian showing of "Better than Something: Jay Reatard," and the most excellent "Color Me Obsessed: A film about the Replacements". Read More
CFCR'S WOMEN'S DAY EVENT
A BIG SUCCESS!
March 13, 2012CFCR thanks the generous support of all who attended our International Women's Day fundraiser last week, as well as Affinity Credit Union for helping raise $1600 for the Elizabeth Fry Society! Read More
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY WITH CFCR!
February 15, 2012CFCR celebrates International Women's Day! Join us Thursday, March 8th at the Bassment, as we showcase some of Saskatoon's finest female talent! Read More
CFCR PRESENTS:
MY CITY SPEAKS
February 13, 2012CFCR is proud to present My City Speaks: How the Arts Impact our Community, Thursday March 1st at the Bassment. Join us for an evening of engaging presentations, featuring guest speakers from across Saskatoon’s arts community! Read More
WIN: TICKETS TO EVERY
TIME I DIE
February 12, 2012CFCR members! Want tickets to Every Time I Die? Well, we've got 'em! And you should enter your name right now so you can win them! Read More
WIN: TICKETS TO GIGANTOUR!
February 6, 2012CFCR has a pair of Gigantour 2012 tickets for a lucky CFCR member out there. The call is from Metal...will you pick up?! Read More
THE SHEEPDOGS PRESENT
CFCR WITH GOLD!
February 1, 2012Musical globetrotters The Sheepdogs stopped by the station today with a cool present! A GOLD record... just for CFCR! And it's purrrdy! Read More
WIN: BLACKIE & RODEO KINGS
NEIGHBORS DOG TICKETS!
January 29, 2012CFCR and the Neighbor's Dog are excited to present a special "house" concert with roots supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and we want you to join us at the SOLD OUT show! Click below to find out how you can win tickets! Read More
CFCR RECOMMENDS:
CHECK OUT THE NEW CFCR RECOMMENDS!
January 27, 2012Check out the “CFCR Recommends” feature section, located on the right side of the CFCR main page. Previously reserved for full-length music reviews, now it also features films, books, advance singles, videos and other interesting media we can get our hands on! Read More
CFCR GETS A BOOST FROM
SASK. ARTS BOARD!
January 25, 2012Amazing news! CFCR has recently been approved for a "Professional Arts Organizations Program Annual Grant" by the Saskatchewan Arts Board! And we are some excited! Read More
GET TO KNOW A
CFCR VOLUNTEER!
January 12, 2012Normally, CFCR is pretty modest. But when it comes to our volunteers, we become soccer mom-calibre braggarts. So, we're happy to present a new feature called "Get to Know a CFCR Volunteer" where you can... well... get to know a CFCR volunteer. First up is Tuesday host of The Buzz, Chad Reynolds! Read More
CFCR'S CHINESE NEW YEAR
CELEBRATION FEAST! A SUCCESS!
December 14, 2011Thanks to EVERYONE who joined us for CFCR's annual Chinese New Year Feast, held this past Friday at the Mandarin Restaurant! Together, we rung the "Year of the Dragon" a few days early....and most importantly, in style! Read More
TAKE HOME A 25TH
ANNIVERSARY PRINT!
December 14, 2011Missed out on winning the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Painting? Well, fret no more! CFCR is offering a very limited one-time run of 15 prints for sale.Click below to find out how to pick one up! Read More
CFCR'S NEW ONLINE STREAM:
LEAN, MEAN, RADIO MACHINE
December 12, 2011CFCR's new and improved webcasting player is now up and running! Our crack team of scientists and computer experts has been hard at work for the last several months to solve the crashes and other issues that plagued our old system. Read More
THE NEW AFTERNOON:
HERE 5 DAYS A WEEK!
December 11, 2011Starting November 7th, CFCR will be launching our revamped afternoon program schedule "The New Afternoon" from Monday to Friday. Click here to find out more! Read More
WIN: JAY AND SILENT
BOB TICKETS!
December 8, 2011Oh, baby! CFCR presents Jay and Silent Bob this Saturday, December 10th at the Odeon! And we have tickets for a lucky CFCR member and a friend! Just make sure they don't say a word in the entire night! Click below to find out how! Read More
CONGRATS TO OUR
LIGHTFOOT CONTEST WINNER!
November 20, 2011CFCR loves Gordon Lightfoot, and we've hooked up a lucky CFCR member with tickets! Get your membership today! Read More
CONGRATS TO OUR
FM-PHASIS WINNERS!
November 6, 2011CFCR is very happy to announce our FM-Phasis 2011 Grand Prize winners! We threw all the names in a very large novelty hat and drew a few lucky people. Are you one? Click below to find out! Read More
COME CELEBRATE COMMUNITY RADIO
DAY THIS FRIDAY!
November 2, 2011Friday November 4th, 2011 has officially been declared Community Radio Day in Saskatoon! The day marks the 25th anniversary of the incorporation of the Community Radio Society of Saskatoon.....and CFCR Community Radio has a day of fun and events to commemorate the occasion! Read More
JOHNNY WINTER PRIZE
PACK WINNERS!
October 18, 2011Congrats to Mike Schafer, Thomas Dunbar and Bryan Sarauer, our lucky CFCR members who entered and won themselves Johnny Winter Prize Packages! Read More
A CALL FOR ART! CFCR'S
9th ANNUAL ART AUCTION!
October 6, 2011Hey you. Yes....you with the art. Interested in submitting your piece to CFCR's 9th Annual "Artists for Alternative Radio" Art Auction Fundraiser? The call for art is on and we're accepting submissions for consideration! Read More
CONGRATS TO OUR FM-PHASIS
EARLY BIRD WINNERS!
October 5, 2011We are very happy to announce our FM-Phasis Early Bird draw winners! Congrats to Kathy Evanchuk and Kaila Kiron! These lucky ladies each win Coffee packages and a year Subscription from Leven's worth $300! Read More
PAY YOUR FM-PHASIS PLEDGE
WITH DIRECT DEBIT!
September 22, 2011CFCR is proud to offer direct debit as yet another way to make paying your FM-Phasis pledge even easier! Read More
TAKE A LOOK AT FM-PHASIS
GRAND PRIZE #4!
September 21, 2011Once again, CFCR is ecstatic to have another piece of original artwork by acclaimed local painter Hugo Alvarado as our top Grand Prize for this year's FM-Phasis funding drive campaign. Hugo created this work especially for FM-Phasis and we couldn't be happier with the final product. Click below to have a sneak peek. Read More
FM-PHASIS FEST 2011
GREAT BANDS, ALL THE TIME
August 23, 2011FM-PHASIS 2011 is upon us! And to celebrate, CFCR is running another great string of shows for your pleasure.....musically....and in other ways. Once again, we've teamed up with our cohorts and booked ourselves a fest! Have a gander! Read More
VOTE CFCR FOR PLANET S
BEST OF SASKATOON POLL!
August 21, 2011Hey everyone, Planet S "Best of Saskatoon" polls close tomorrow! If you think CFCR is the the bees knees, then be sure to vote for us! We'd sure appreciate it!! Click below to vote away! Read More
CFCR'S FREE MOVIE NIGHT
AT THE BROADWAY THEATRE!
August 18, 2011CFCR and Ninetimes along with The Broadway Theatre and Bad Monster Films present a FREE MOVIE NIGHT, Friday September 9th at the Broadway Theatre! Come check out two of our favorite films - 80's skater classic Thrashin', and Rock N' Roll High School featuring the Ramones... FREE OF CHARGE! Read More
THE NEW FRIDAY
AFTERNOON IS HERE!
July 14, 2011Here at CFCR we're feeling pretty excited to announce a shake-up of shows coming to our Friday afternoon schedule. We're not losing any of our great shows, we're just playing a bit of musical programming, as it were. Read More
LIVE STREAM UPGRADES/
DOWNTIME
July 4, 2011Hi all! CFCR is upgrading the live stream service here on the site. The stream will temporarily be down while the new software is put into place. CFCR regrets any and all incoveniences caused by the downtime. Internetters: please revert to conventional stereo components. Read More
CFCR INVADES THE SLED
ISLAND FESTIVAL!
June 17, 2011CFCR 90.5FM is set to invade the Sled Island Festival on Friday, June 24th in Calgary! We felt that it was time the good folks attending Sled Island had a taste of the excellent music going down in Saskatoon. We’ve assembled some of our favorite local bands to bring you a Friday afternoon of rock, roll and hot dogs at Tubby Dog in Calgary! Read More
SLED ISLAND FESTIVAL
CONTEST WINNERS!!!
June 17, 2011Congrats to our big Sled Island Festival wristband winners! Skot Hamilton and Franny Rawlyk - pack your pintos! You and a friend are off to Calgary's premier indie music and arts festival, with over 200 bands playing at a variety of venues in central Calgary. Read More
CAPTAIN JUMPS SHIP,
PIRATE RADIO SAILS ON
June 13, 2011Pirate Radio host Brian "The Captain" Penner has hung up his eye patch, stepping away from his hosting duties at CFCR. But don't fret, Faster, Leonard Cohen, Die! Die! host The Jay of Spades has given up his program so that he can keep the Pirate Radio ship sailing forward. Read More
CONGRATS TO OUR
BLACK KEYS WINNER!
May 30, 2011Congrats to our big Black Keys winner! Ian Gray and a friend will be enjoying the clean shaven sounds of the Keys on June 30th! Thanks to everyone who entered, and be sure to renew/sign up a CFCR 2011/12 membership today for your chance at many more great ticket giveaways this Summer! Read More
COMMUNITY RADIO
WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS!
May 30, 2011A big thanks to all those who attended the Community Radio Society of Saskatoon’s Annual General Meeting, last night at Amigos Cantina. Several board positions changed hands, including some new faces to CFCR's governing board, the CRSS! Read More
CFCR PRESENTS 14 SHOWS
AT THE SASKTEL JAZZ FESTIVAL!
May 17, 2011CFCR is pleased to present 14 shows as part of the 2011 Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, happening June 24th to July 3rd here in Saskatoon! Always a summertime staple, the festival promises exceptional acts as always! Find out more below! Read More
CONGRATS TO OUR PIXIES
TICKET WINNERS!!!
April 28, 2011A big hoo-ha to our three lucky winners! Owain Van Vliet, Marc Pelletier and Holly Fyfe are all off to the Pixies, courtesy of CFCR! How did they win you ask?! Click below! Read More
SIDESHOW OF THE STARS
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
April 17, 2011CFCR's very own talent show is back! After spending a few years in a cryogenic chamber, the Sideshow of the Stars is coming to the stage at the Cosmo Senior Centre on Friday, May 13th! This is our excuse to showcase the many talents of CFCR's hosts, members, supporters and friends. Read More
CFCR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
APRIL 1-15, 2011
April 10, 2011It's that time of year again! Time to pick up your shiny new CFCR membership card. This year's membership drive is extra special, as we're recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Community Radio Society of Saskatoon (CRSS), the hard-working bunch that would go on to invent CFCR. Read More
CFCR PRESENTS:
MOTHER MOTHER
February 15, 2011Here at CFCR, we're pleased as punch to present yet another great concert right here in Saskatoon. This time, Vancouver avant-popsters Mother Mother are headed to The Odeon Events Centre on Sunday, April 3rd. Read More
WIN TICKETS TO THE SADIES
w/ THE SHEEPDOGS!
February 7, 2011CFCR 90.5FM wants to send you and an acquaintance/friend/lover to see the double bill of double bills! The Sadies w/ The Sheepdogs at the Broadway Theatre, this Sunday, February 13th! Read More
WIN TICKETS TO SEE
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB FILM!
January 21, 2011Click here to win tickets to see the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival's screening of The Buena Vista Social Club at the Broadway Theatre! Read More
DON'T MISS CFCR'S
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION!
January 6, 2011Ring in the Year of the Rabbit at CFCR's annual Chinese New Year celebration dinner at The Mandarin Restaurant! Read More
CFCR LAUNCHES
NEW WEB STORE
January 5, 2011CFCR is pround to unleash our new online store to the internet-surfing masses! You can check out all the CFCR merchandise that we have available. Read More
DON'T MISS CFCR'S FM-ERA
SONG CHALLENGE LAUNCH
November 3, 2010During our 2010 "Living Stereo" FM-Phasis funding drive, Wednesday Afternoon Buzz host Alison Whelan had the great idea to have local musicians write songs especially for donors to her program. And so was born "FM-Era." The unveiling of these songs will take place at Caffe Sola on Sunday, November 7th. Read More
CRAFTACULAR DOOR PRIZE
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
November 3, 2010Big congratulations go out to the winners of the door prize draws at our Craftacular last weekend! The door prizes included a Yoga Downtown 5-class pass, a bouquet of flowers from Flowers by Fred and a photo shoot package from Relish Photography. Read More
CONGRATS TO OUR FM-PHASIS
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS!
November 3, 2010The whirlwind that was FM-Phasis almost seems like a distant memory now, as we look towards future fundraisers and next year's funding drive. However, one big piece of unfinished business remained until the end of October: the drawing for our great Grand Prizes. Read More
CFCR CRAFTACULAR
50/50 NUMBER ANNOUNCED
November 3, 2010If you attended the first ever CFCR Community Radio Craftacular, you would have seen some great, local, handmade crafts. You may also have tried some delicious perogies from Baba's, entered your name in a door prize and purchased a 50/50 ticket. Read More
DON'T MISS CFCR'S
8TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION
October 25, 2010CFCR is proud to present its 8th annual Artists for Alternative Radio art auction, Saturday, November 13th at the Riverside Gold and Country Club (3180 Grasswod Road W). Come support community radio and bid on some great local art. Read More
CFCR PRESENTS:
THE COMMUNITY RADIO CRAFTACULAR
October 18, 2010Fall has fell here in Saskatoon, and with the new season comes great new events being put on by your community radio station! We're really excited to present to you the very first CFCR Community Radio Craftacular, taking place October 29th & 30th at Grace Westminster United Church basement. Read More
WIN TICKETS TO THE ROCKY
HORROR PICTURE SHOW!
October 13, 2010CFCR and the Broadway Theatre are very excited to bring you Saskatoon's Official Halloween tradition, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sunday, October 31st at 7pm! All your friends will be there, including Brad and Janet! Don't want to be left out? Of course you don't! CFCR has secured tickets for some lucky CFCR members to attend! Read More
FM-PHASIS EARLY BIRD
PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
October 12, 2010With the FM-Phasis funding drive fire cooling down, it's time to announce the lucky winners of the Early Bird draw, which was made on Wednesday, October 6th. All donors who paid their pledges of $25 or more were entered in a draw to win either an original painting by local artist Paul Pybus or a Swiss Army luggage set from The Awl Shoppe. Read More
UPDATE: CFCR HOST TO SHAVE HER HEAD LIVE ON THE FRIDAY BUZZ!
October 5, 2010Well folks, it's official... CFCR volunteer host Crystal Clarke (Wednesday Green Eggs & Ham, 6-8am) has reached her goal of $2000 pledged to her program during FM-Phasis. In fact, Crystal had over $2800 pledged towards her show, which is one of the highest individual program totals this year. Read More
FM-PHASIS FEST 2010:
A HUGE SUCCESS
October 5, 2010Our funding drive musical extravaganza, FM-Phasis Fest 2010 wrapped up last night at Louis' Pub on the U of S campus. The evening featured Kingston, Ontario's PS I Love You, Victoria's Frog Eyes and Vancouverites Japandroids. Read More
LAST DAY OF FM-PHASIS!
PLEDGE! PLEDGE! PLEDGE!
October 1, 2010We're in the home stretch here at CFCR and we need your help to make the last day of FM-Phasis the biggest day EVER! We've had some amazing donations come in and some equally amazing prizes given away. There's still time to get your donation in to help us reach our goal of $60,000. We're working hard, but we still need your support to get there. Read More
DONATE TO CFCR AND GET A
SONG WRITTEN JUST FOR YOU!
September 27, 2010As week two of CFCR's FM-Phasis funding drive kicks into gear, we've got another great incentive to make your donation today! Wednesday Afternoon Buzz host Alison Whelan has called in some favours with local Saskatoon songwriters to create "FM-era," a unique songwriting challenge where you can have a song written just for you! Read More
GET A PAIR OF ARCADE FIRE TICKETS WITH YOUR FM-PHASIS DONATION!
September 22, 2010Arcade Fire's Saturday, September 25th performance at Credit Union Centre is quickly approaching. Don't have tickets yet? Well don't fret, CFCR once again has you covered. This time, however, we're asking for a donation to our FM-Phasis funding drive in return. Read More
CFCR HOST TO SHAVE HER HEAD FOR YOUR DONATION!
September 22, 2010Green Eggs & Ham host Crystal Clarke is preparing herself to go above and beyond the call of duty by shaving her head in an effort to raise funds for CFCR's funding drive FM-Phasis. Read More
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO
CFCR'S "LIVING STEREO" FUNDING DRIVE
September 18, 2010It's time! CFCR's FM-Phasis funding drive is finally upon us. This year, we bring you "Living Stereo," a two-week funding campaign that aims to raise $60,000 for your communtiy radio station in Saskatoon. Read More
NEW FALL PROGRAMMING
ON CFCR'S AIRWAVES
September 17, 2010Although we're always sad to see hosts leave and shows discontinue, it's really exciting to get new hosts and new programs on the air. This fall, we've seen some of our wonderful hosts bid us adieu, but we've got some excellent replacements all lined up for you. Read More
PACK A.D. + YOUNG RIVAL =
A GREAT SUCCESS! FM-PHASIS READY FOR LIFT OFF!
September 16, 2010After a great Pre-FM-Phasis party with The Pack A.D. and Young Rival, we're just about ready to kick off our annual funding drive, FM-Phasis! Show your support of community radio in Saskatoon by pledging to your favourite CFCR program. Read More
SWING SHIFT SHAKE-UP
September 13, 2010Don't worry, we're not losing any of our great Swing Shift hosts, but we are doing a little switcheroo, so you may hear a different host on a different day. Read More
FM-PHASIS FEST 2010
LIVE SHOW GUIDE!
September 7, 2010Hey all! Here it is! The confirmed up-to-date list of bands appearing at FM-Phasis Fest 2010! Are you ready to rummmmmble?! Read More
CFCR WEBCAST DELAYS
September 7, 2010You may have noticed that CFCR's online broadcast was inerrupted today. We are back up and running and apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused. Thanks for supporting comminity radio in Saskatoon! Read More
FM-PHASIS 2010:
LIVING STEREO!
August 23, 2010Our annual funding drive, FM-Phasis is quickly approaching, and we're proud to unveil the slogan for this year's funding drive: "Living Stereo." Read More
FM-PHASIS FEST @ LOUIS! JAPANDROIDS! TOKYO POLICE CLUB! ARKELLS! MORE!
August 18, 2010CFCR is very happy to welcome Louis' on board for FM-Phasis 2010! As part of our funding drive, we are thrilled to be presenting two excellent shows alongside the smorgasbord of great shows already lined up! Read More
CFCR NEEDS YOU!!
August 18, 2010Do you love Communiy Radio? Do you think it would be awesome and fun to be an on-air host? Read More
HEY ROSETTA! + RICH AUCOIN
JOIN FM-PHASIS FEST 2010
August 10, 2010CFCR is proud to announce an exciting addition to our funding drive music festival, FM-Phasis Fest. On Friday, October 1st at Amigos, all the way from St. John's, Newfoundland, don't miss Hey Rosetta! with opening act Rich Aucoin. Read More
ATTN WEBSTREAM USERS:
UPDATE YOUR BOOKMARKS!
August 9, 2010Calling all CFCR webstream listeners! Since we have improved our online broadcast services, providing more options for both PC and Mac-based users, the links to listen have changed, so please update any bookmarks or shortcuts you may have made to direct you to us. Read More
CFCR'S WEBSTREAM:
NOW FOR MAC USERS!
August 6, 2010You may have noticed a disruption in CFCR's online broadcast this afternoon. We've been hatching a plan to improve our system to better serve all the Mac users out there as well as PC users. Well, now we've done it! Read More
CFCR PRESENTS
BLITZEN TRAPPER
August 3, 2010CFCR is excited to bring you Portland, Oregon's Blitzen Trapper as part of FM-Phasis Fest 2010. They'll take the stage at Amigos Cantina on Saturday, September 25. They're touring in support of the their fifth full-length album Destroyer of the Void. Read More
CFCR FM-PHASIS FEST 2010
EARLY LINEUP ANNOUNCED
August 3, 2010We're brewing a very exciting FM-Phasis funding drive this fall, from September 18-October 1. A big part of the funding drive is FM-Phasis Fest, which includes some really exciting touring bands as well as great local acts. Today we announced a big chunk of our lineup, including Women, Caribou and Blitzen Trapper. Read More
WIN TICKETS TO THE
SASKATOON FRINGE FEST
July 28, 2010We're gearing up for another Fringe Festival here in Saskatoon, and CFCR wants you to take in some of the great theatre performances from July 29th - Aug7th! Read More
THE DEEP DARK WOODS
LIVE FROM NESS CREEK
July 28, 2010If you were in attendance at The Ness Creek Music Festival a few weeks back, you may have been lucky enough to catch Saskatoon's gentlemen of the murder ballad, The Deep Dark Woods, who rocked the CFCR-sponsored Friday night stage. CBC Radio 2 was there recording audio, and you can catch the Woods' Ness set on Canada Live on August 19th. Read More
GET BBQ AND GET BUSY
WITH THE FOGGY NOTIONS & CHARLY HUSTLE
July 20, 2010Join CFCR on Wednesday, July 21st from 6-8pm on the deck of Louis' Pub for our Get BBQ and Get Busy fundraiser, the official Wolf Parade pre-party. Come down and check out local guitar janglers Foggy Notions and CFCR's very own Charly Hustle spinning lots of rare rock and roll. Read More
NESS CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL
TICKET GIVEAWAY
July 6, 2010Now is your chance to get a pair of tickets to The Ness Creek Music Festival, which runs July 15-18 in the northern Saskatchewan Boreal Forest. Read More
SUMMER FESTIVAL
TICKET GIVEAWAYS
June 23, 2010It's like a liquidation sale here at CFCR, except we're not going out of business, and we're not selling, we're giving. We just can't get enough of this ticket giveaway thing, so we are offering passes to some great summer festivals, including The Calgary Folk Music Festival, The Calgary International Blues Festival and The Ness Creek Music Festival. Read More
ROOTS & ?UESTLOVE
ONLINE TICKET GIVEAWAY
June 22, 2010We're in the mood for giving here at Saskatoon's community radio station, and we want you to take in The Roots at the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 26th at the Bessborough Gardens. But that show ends early, so we want to send you to Scratch on 2nd Avenue for a solo DJ set by Roots drummer ?uestlove (no that's not a typo). Read More
CFCR + THE UNION
= WINTERSLEEP
June 22, 2010CFCR Community Radio and The Union are proud to present Wintersleeep, with guests on Friday, November 19th at Louis' Pub. Wintersleep are embarking on a massive worldwide tour in support of their brand new album New Inheritors. Read More
JAZZ FESTIVAL
TICKET GIVEAWAYS
June 21, 2010Excitement at CFCR and around Saskatoon is building in anticipation for the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, which runs June 25th to July 4th. It’s going to be a great festival this year, with amazing acts from Saskatoon, the province and all over the world! Read More
JOIN CFCR 90.5FM
AT NESS CREEK 2010
June 17, 2010CFCR 90.5 FM is proud to be a sponsor of the 2010 Ness Creek Music Festival in Saskatchewan’s boreal forest from July 15-18. 2010 marks 20 years of Ness Creek and the lineup is better than ever, with acts such as The Sheepdogs, Zeus and The Sadies. Read More
SLED ISLAND FESTIVAL
TICKET GIVEAWAY
June 10, 2010CFCR wants YOU to attend the Sled Island Arts & Music Festival in Calgary from June 30th to July 3rd. We’ve got 2 pairs of festival passes to give to our beloved listeners. The catch is that you have enter to win. Read More
CFCR SQUARED
IN MARKET SQUARE
June 10, 2010Join CFCR for a fun-filled family day in Market Square (right beside the Farmers Market) on Sunday, June 13th from 1-6 pm. There will be musical entertainment, face painting, a magic show and much more! Read More
CFCR CONGRATULATES
THRICE CONTEST WINNERS
June 8, 2010After counting up the names of all the folks who entered CFCR's Meet-and-Greet with Thrice Contest, we've come up with five lucky winners! Read More
CFCR WELCOMES
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
June 7, 2010CFCR is proud to welcome three newly-elected members to our Board of Directors. These members were elected at our Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 31st. Read More
CFCR + NESS CREEK PRESENT
AN HORSE LIVE AT VANGELIS
June 3, 2010CFCR and Ness Creek are proud to present An Horse, an indie rock duo all the way from Brisbane, Australia! They've been busy touring the world, opening for Tegan & Sara and Death Cab for Cutie, but you can catch them for a one-night only show at Vangelis Read More
CFCR WANTS YOU
TO MEET THRICE!
June 1, 2010CFCR is proud to present California hardcore stalwarts Thrice at Louis’ Pub on Wednesday, June 9th. You could just go to the show and enjoy the music, but wouldn't it be great if you could meet and hang out with the band before the show? Read More
CFCR's 2010 AGM!
May 10, 2010We invite you to attend CFCR's 2010 AGM Meeting! The meeting takes place on Monday May 31st, 2010 at 7pm in the back room at Amigos Cantina. Read More
CFCR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
A SUCCESS!
April 19, 2010Thanks to everyone who picked up their membership during our drive! To say it was a total success is an understatement! Of all the Memberships sold to date, 40% are new members! Great news for community radio in Saskatoon! That being Read More
ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DRAW
April 18, 2010Right now, if you buy your membership online, you could win some great prizes. Whether it's a renewal of your exisiting membership or a brand new member, the first 20 folks to click here and purchase your membership from our secure Read More
2010 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
April 6, 2010CFCR's Annual Membership Drive is here! From April 6th - 18th, be sure to renew or sign up for your very own card! Benefits of membership include on-air ticket giveaways, year-round discounts at local merchants, exclusive member-only Read More
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS ALIVE!
April 6, 2010Thanks to everyone who made their way out to our Membership Drive events! Over the past weekend, CFCR had tables set up at Amigos, Doug's Spoke and Sport and Flowers By Fred. Over the course of a day, we garnered a whopping 75 Read More
WELCOME TO CFCR
ON THE WEB!
April 6, 2010Welcome to our new home on the internet box! As many of you know, CFCR has been without a fully functional site for quite a period of time. Needless to say, we are extremely happy to have everything up and running! The new site puts Read More
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