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History of CFTH
Incorporated in 1985, it would take another 6 years of dedication, hard work and fundraising by numerous volunteers for CFTH to officially broadcast over the airwaves on January 21st, 1991. An idea to pilot a community radio station serving villages from Chevery to La Tabatiere was originally sparked by Reverend Tim Milley and was further flamed by the involvement of many interested residents of the communities.
With the help of local fundraising activities and commitments from different levels of government, the dream to establish a main station in Harrington Harbour, a substation in La Tabatiere and a newsroom in Chevery, became a reality. CFTH began its programming with 6 villages in its broadcast area, Harrington, Chevery, Aylmer Sound, Téte a la Baleine, Mutton Bay and La Tabatiere. The hopes of also including Kegaska’s residents amongst its audience became a long awaited actuality in December of 2000.
Early on in its existence, CFTH came to the sad realization that their operations were too large for the population it served and eventually the huge financial burden of operational costs became unbearable. Although all operational costs were increasing, the amount of government subsidies remained at a standstill.
First came the decision to close the newsroom in Chevery followed by the closure of the substation in La Tabatiere. The Board of Directors and staff were distraught with both closures but knew that they were without a doubt crucial for CFTH’s survival. Nearly in financial ruins, there seemed no light at the end of the tunnel. It seemed imminent that the main station as well would have to close its *doors. The employees and Board of Directors became discouraged and the members of the radio were losing faith. Was this the end of our much anticipated dream? The employees decided that if we were going down, we would not do so without a fight!
For many years, through constant struggles and countless volunteer hours by the employees and its members, CFTH has not only recovered from its deficit, we have become more technically and financially sound than we have ever been. As for the light at the end of the tunnel that we never expected to see……..it’s become an eternal flame that we are both embracing and cherishing!
Board Members
CFTH has had many Board members over the years and their dedication and volunteered hours have been insurmountable, a huge thanks to all….
Current Board:
- Rowena Osborne – President
- Glenda Nadeau – Vice President
- Rebecca Ransom - Member
- Seiera Nadeau - Member
- Linda Ransom – Secretary
- Madeleine Cox - Member
- Maurice Nadeau – Member
Staff
It takes a special kind of person to choose to work for a non-profit organization and thankfully CFTH has been blessed with many of these people since the beginning. Your commitment to your local radio station has been crucial to its existence!
Current staff:
- Kate Nadeau – Manager (2009)
- Lois Jones – Secretary/Animator (1993)
- Nancy Anderson Bobbitt – Animator (1992)
- Monica Anderson – Replacement Animator (1992)
We cannot forget to send special thanks to 3 previous employees who gave their all for CFTH for many years and helped make the radio what it is today; Rowena Osborne, Quenton Lessard and Carolyn Vatcher. Thank you for all you have done and there will always be an empty space in the heart of the radio which no one else will fill!
Programming
Although there are many similarities between all stations on the Lower North Shore, what makes us all unique are our individualities one of which being our programming…….
“In June of 1992 a new window of opportunity opened for me, just 1 ½ years after the opening of the CFTH local radio station. A job as animator kept me at home in Harrington. Over the years I have seen many changes at the station; from managers, formats, programs, music, members and employees. Cfth had to eliminate the newsroom in Chevery and the substation in La Tabatiere but through it all we have continued to provide quality service. Now, since the installation of a full broadcast computer system, the chore of radio preparations is much easier and faster but is always interesting and exciting.”
Nancy Anderson Bobbitt
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Harbourside hosted by Nancy Bobbitt
- 8:00 – 9:00 Weather, Horoscopes, PSA’s, Music
- 9:00 – 10:00 Request Hour
- 10:00 – 11:00 Special Shows (Words of wisdom, golden age, etc.)
- 11:00 – 12:00 Jukebox Jamboree hosted by Kate Nadeau
- 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Variety Show hosted by Lois Jones
- 12:00 – 1:00 Request Hour
- 1:00 – 2:00 Top 10 Countdown
- 2:00 – 3:00 Music
- 3:00 - 4:00 Request Hour
Additional Thanks
It would be impossible to thank each person individually who has contributed to CFTH since its beginnings as just an idea in one man’s mind. So many people have played an important part in making our station as strong as it is today………
The employees and Board of Directors both past and present have all carved the radio’s personality into a unique station with its own flavour…..
The members who have remained faithful to CFTH through thick and thin and have supported the station incredibly financially, you are the heart of CFTH Radio……
The volunteers who have given so freely of their time without question and without hesitation, there are no words to express our sincere gratitude………
The people who have given us technical support voluntarily on countless occasions; Paul Rowsell, Kent Chown, Dominique Guay, Freeman Willcott, Alfred Jones, Dennis Tremblay & Pierre Voyer. Not only have you all helped make the station technically sound but you have saved the station thousands of dollars by giving your time so generously……….
The businesses along the coast who have supported us financially, by donating items for fundraisers and with in-kind services
Together we have kept CFTH alive since 1991, be proud of your local station…….you all deserve a huge round of applause!
“CFTH Radio for today’s people”
Contact Information
Radio Communautaire de Harrington Harbour
CFTH-FM (97.7,98.5, 89.9)
PO Box 88
Harrington Harbour
Quebec
G0G 1N0
Tel: (418) 795-3344/3349
Fax: (418) 795-3200
cfthh1@globetrotter.net
Broadcasting Group: Radio Communautaire de Harrington Harbour
Power: 300 watts
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