CKBI-TV
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CKBI-TV was a television station in Prince Albert
, Saskatchewan
. In operation from 1958 to 2002 as a private affiliate of CBC Television
, it is now a repeater of the network's station in Saskatoon
, CBKST
.
. Although it primarily aired CBC programming, it also broadcast a mixture of local and privately-purchased (i.e. syndicated) programming that differed from full network affiliates. In the early 1980s, its signal began to be provided in Saskatoon
by the local cable provider.
In 1984, CKBI was purchased by Yorkton Television, the owner of the CKOS
/CICC
twinstick in Yorkton, Saskatchewan
. It was the sole station in the market at the time of its sale. In 1986, Yorkton Television was acquired by Baton Broadcasting, which became the sole corporate owner of CTV in 1997. Although Yorkton held a license to launch CIPA-TV
at the time of its sale to Baton, the station did not go on the air until 1987.
In 2002, CTV sold CKBI and CKOS to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
. Although CKBI once had its own local programming and news departments, it is now a retransmitter of CBKST in Saskatoon
, with the call sign CBKST-9. It is no longer available on cable in Saskatoon.
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. In operation from 1958 to 2002 as a private affiliate of CBC Television
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
, it is now a repeater of the network's station in Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, CBKST
CBKST
CBKST is a television station owned by the CBC in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is a semi-satellite of CBKT in Regina and airs separate commercials....
.
History
CKBI was established on January 27, 1958 by Edward RawlinsonEdward Rawlinson
Edward A. Rawlinson, SOM was a Canadian businessman. Born in Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Rawlinson became the youngest chartered accountant in Canada in 1934. During the Second World War he was manager of British Commonwealth Air Training Plan flying school in Prince Albert.In 1946 Rawlinson bought...
. Although it primarily aired CBC programming, it also broadcast a mixture of local and privately-purchased (i.e. syndicated) programming that differed from full network affiliates. In the early 1980s, its signal began to be provided in Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
by the local cable provider.
In 1984, CKBI was purchased by Yorkton Television, the owner of the CKOS
CKOS-TV
CKOS-TV was a television station in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In operation from 1958 to 2002 as a private affiliate of CBC Television, it now exists only as a repeater of the network's station in Regina, with the call sign CBKT-6....
/CICC
CICC-TV
CICC-TV, channel 10 is a Canadian television station, broadcasting in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. It is an affiliate of CTV Television Network....
twinstick in Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. It was the sole station in the market at the time of its sale. In 1986, Yorkton Television was acquired by Baton Broadcasting, which became the sole corporate owner of CTV in 1997. Although Yorkton held a license to launch CIPA-TV
CIPA-TV
CIPA-TV is a Canadian television station, broadcasting in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It is an affiliate of CTV Television Network. CIPA began transmission in 1987...
at the time of its sale to Baton, the station did not go on the air until 1987.
In 2002, CTV sold CKBI and CKOS to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
. Although CKBI once had its own local programming and news departments, it is now a retransmitter of CBKST in Saskatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatoon is a city in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. Residents of the city of Saskatoon are called Saskatonians. The city is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Corman Park No. 344....
, with the call sign CBKST-9. It is no longer available on cable in Saskatoon.
CKBI personalities at time of closure
- Leslie Brown CKBI 11:30 News Anchor
- Harold Duffy CKBI News Reporter
- Alyson Edwards CKBI 5:30 News Anchor
- Shaun Frenette CKBI Noon Show Anchor/Substitute CKBI News at 5:30 Anchor
- Jamie Killingsworth CKBI Substitute Sports Anchor/Reporter
- Bob Krawchuk CKBI Sports Anchor/Reporter
- Cory Longley CKBI News Reporter/Substitute CKBI News at 5:30 Weather
- Don MitchellDon MitchellDon Mitchell may refer to:*Don Mitchell , American actor best known for his role in the TV series Ironside*Don Mitchell , designer of the Mitchell Nimbus, Mitchell U-2 Superwing and AmeriPlanes Mitchell Wing A-10...
CKBI News at 5:30 Weather - Dale NeufeldDale NeufeldDale Neufeld is a former director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. He was appointed to the position of Acting Director on May 31st 2004, succeeding Ward P.D. Elcock, and ran the service until Prime Minister Paul Martin chose Jim Judd as the new Director on November 29th 2004.A...
CKBI News Reporter - Wayne Paskaruk CKBI 5:30 News Anchor
- Jennifer WarrenJennifer WarrenJennifer Warren is an American actress and film director.Warren was born in the Greenwich Village section of New York City, the daughter of Paula Bauersmith, an actress, and Barnet M. Warren, a dentist. Her uncle was Yiddish theatre actor and director Jacob Ben-Ami. Warren graduated from Elisabeth...
CKBI News Reporter