CFCR News


Tuesday, Sep 7, 2010

You 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!

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Monday, Aug 23, 2010

Our annual funding drive, FM-Phasis is quickly approaching, and we're proud to unveil the slogan for this year's funding drive: "Living Stereo."

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Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010

CFCR 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!

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Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010

Do you love Communiy Radio?  Do you think it would be awesome and fun to be an on-air host?

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Tuesday, Aug 10, 2010

CFCR 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.

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Monday, Aug 9, 2010

Calling 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.

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Friday, Aug 6, 2010

You 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!

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Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010

CFCR 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.

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Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010

We'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.

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Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010

We'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!

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Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010

If 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.

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Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010

Join 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.

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Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010

Now 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.

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Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010

It'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.

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Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010

We'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).

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Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010
CFCR 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.
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Monday, Jun 21, 2010

Excitement 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!

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Thursday, Jun 17, 2010

CFCR 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.

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Thursday, Jun 10, 2010

CFCR 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.

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Thursday, Jun 10, 2010

Join 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!

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Tuesday, Jun 8, 2010

After 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!

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Monday, Jun 7, 2010

CFCR 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.

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Thursday, Jun 3, 2010

CFCR 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

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Tuesday, Jun 1, 2010

CFCR 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?

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Monday, May 10, 2010

We 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.

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Sunday, Apr 18, 2010
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