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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL CJAS WEBSITE
"Your #1 English Coastal station and Up to Date Entertainment Source"
WELCOME TO ONE AND ALL! We sincerely hope you enjoy your visit and leave us a note.
HISTORY OF CJAS
Our Story........
The Organization was incorporated June 5, 1984, chartered under parti iii, not-for-profit organization. Under this status the Station has access to government financial aid. Our major annual financial supporter is the Provincial Government, the MCCCF. CJAS 93.5 radio is licensed by the CRTC to broadcast on a 100 watt transmitter in the English language only.
CJAS 93.5 FM "live" broadcast hours are 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday. Original programming fills the remaining hours and days. Within our Promise of Performance, we are allotted 20% capricious programming without notice.
Through subsidized programs from the Governments Departments such as Minister of Communication & Culture and Feminine Status' annual subvention and equipment grants, Canada Economic Development assistance with HiSpeed and this WebSite, Canada Heritage's funding of equipment and the Local Development Center's contribution in salaries, equipment and upgrading, we continue on our road of networking and development while maintaining our unique identity.
STATION DIRECTORS
The stations Board of Directors serve on a two year rotation bases. Our members are:
JOSEPHINE DRISCOLL - PRESIDENT
GRETA GALLIBOIS - VICE PRESIDENT
JACKIE GALLIBOIS - TREASURER
LORETTE GALLIBOIS - SECRETARY
CJAS STAFF
CJAS radio prides itself in its growth. Our Staff and Board of Directors are the strongholds within our organization, never losing sight of our heritage and goals. Our team at CJAS includes........
Manager Lorette Gallibois joined an already confident and comfortable team in 1995. Lorette's desire to success and take the stations to its fullest potential without losing the concept of individuality and community sense brings new opportunity and change in an already exciting environment.
Journalist Rachel Bilodeau, Rachel has developed a large contact base over the past years. She is also known for her direct approach and unbiased reporting. Rachel's reputation is steadfast and well founded.
On-Air Host Lisette Mckinnon, joined the Ladies at CJAS in 2004, as a Library Technician through the CLD's assistance when the MCC subsidized our station with the "broadcast audio equipment". Lisette has evolved into an On-Air host and customer service representative.
Morning Animator Abbygail Wellman, Abbygail accepted this very important post on October 1,2007. Abby's friendly alluring voice commands attention. This humorous, hilarious and confident lady has the natural ability to keep her audience tuned in and entertained!
Community Communications Coordinator, Elizabeth joined us on May 20th 2008 for the summer from the Young Canada Works Program. This intelligent young lady is studying at Bishops University in Sherbrooke, her field of study is Elementary Education.
Lindsy Durepos, DJ, served the station for nearly 21 years. For over 5000 mornings, our villagers woke up to Lindsy's morning rundown and weather forecast. Lindsey told them what to wear and what the community schedules were for the day. Lindsey and her family moved to Calgary area in June 2007. Our staff has a tremendous amount of respect for this very reliable lady. Thanks Lindsy!
PROGRAMMING
CJAS Radio is known for its variety of flavor and non-bias newscast. We have established ourselves within our community as a fact bearing entity. Our daily programming schedule has something for everyone. From the Children of our community to the Elders and their favorite local artist. CJAS 93.5, we play what you want to hear.!! Our expanding music library also includes Country & Western, Nu Country, Rock, Pop, Dance, Alternative, Urban, Celtic, NewFoundland, Gospel, Children's, and Holiday. Each category is treasured and growing to our member's needs. Our most popular category is Nu Country. You gotta love the traditional sounds of Alan Jackson, the vocals of Martina McBride, the staying power of George Jones, and the dynamics of Keith Urban. Rod Stewart's crosses every boundary of age, and we have him, the old treasured stuff to the newest releases. Johnny Reid has been seeping into the lives of many of our audience as well as staff, he is such a refreshing change. Just a regular guy, who looks like your neighbor. If you feel like dancing, Lady Gaga is here. How about gettin' jiggy with it, that's not a problem either.
CJAS RADIO 93.5 fm DAILY PROGRAMMING
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| 07:30 to 10:00 Mon to Fri
| THE MORNING SHOW | Grab your coffee or tea and Abby will inform you of the weather conditions, community calendar/events, lotto numbers, a topic of the day, canadian history, horoscopes and things that make you go hmmm? Each weekday morning, the music of choice for this show is nu-country. On Fridays... the Top 20 Country Countdown!
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| 10:00 to 11:00 Mon to Fri
| SILVER YEARS SHOW | This treasured hour is hosted by Lisette, she’ll bring back memories of the “good ol’ days” and help you make new ones. Music is country/western, Newfoundland and our talented local artist.
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| 11:00 to 12:00 Mon to Fri
| VARIETY HOUR | Hosted by Lisette, the Variety hour introduces the different flavors of music, past and present, housed by CJAS 93.5
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| 12:00 to 13:00 Mon to Fri
| RADIO NOON | Rachel joins you on radio noon for local & regional news, sports and community events.
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| 13:00 to 15:00 Mon to Fri
| THE MIX | Abby reviews the community calendars, the recipe of the day and provides our audience with the opportunity to hear their choice of music along with the new releases, while exploiting the world of entertainment.
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| 15:00 to 16:30 Mon to Fri
| RPC SHOW | This show was implemented based on the “youths” preference of music and articles of interest. Rachel keeps our youth informed!
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| 16:30 to 17:30 SEASONAL JUNE - SEPT Mondays & Thursdays
| OLD LOG CABIN SUPPER SHOW | A new addition to our programming! Hosted by Abbygail, the music format is Country Oldies. This show also features articles of interest, community announcements and a contest question. The CJAS supper show, music to rig-a-jig-jig to!
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| 17:30 Mon to Fri
| DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP | The News segments from 9, 10, 11, 12, 3, and 4 o’clock are compiled with interviews, the Sports and the weather conditions for a recap of the day
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| 20:00 to 22:00 SEASONAL JULY Fridays
| TGIF SHOW | Hosted by students, this show was implemented to gear up our audience for the weekend! Featured on this show is the top Billboard hits, song choices from the audience, community events, the weather forecast, and a contest question.
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| 20:00 Wednesdays
| LICENSED BINGO | Each Wednesday, an employee and 2 volunteers host the bingo the weekly value is $1200.00, plus the escalating Lucky 7! When in our lovely village be sure to join us!
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CJAS... Your Community Radio Station with a BIG voice! 
MESSAGES OF PUBLIC INTEREST
CJAS 93.5 fm Celebrating 25 years of Great Radio Entertainment!
On June 5th 2009 CJAS marked a significant milestone, our lovely community radio station turned 25 years old! In honor of this proud occasion, CJAS will host a weekend of fun at our local arena on Friday October 30th and Saturday October 31st. On Friday October 30th we will host a Children's Halloween Ball beginning at 4:30pm at a cost of $5.00/person. On Saturday October 31st we will host a Masquerade Ball, ages 18 and up. The fun will begin at 6:30pm with an elaborate dinner, the evenings entertainment will be provided by the very talented Gordon Cormier! The cost for the Masquerade ball will be $10.00 for CJAS members and $15.00 for non-members. Last minute attendees admittance will be at 10:00pm at a cost of $10.00. Tickets for this event are now on sale at CJAS, stop by today! The CJAS Board of Directors and staff wish all attendees a magnificent evening, thank you for making plans with us!
Music Sooths The Soul
Shakespeare said "If music be the food of soul, then play on". Surely, music puts a balm on all your worries and it sooths and relaxes your mind. And music has been regarded as the voice of the soul too. From generations and centuries, music has given enough entertainment to the mankind. Come to the contemporary times and you would witness a sort of revolution in the music industry. Owing to the popular trends like cinema and Internet, there is an emergence of a lot of genres like pop music, jazz, country, Blues, rock etc. that we all enjoy. So, "If music be the food of soul, then play on".
CJAS TOP 10 COUNTRY COUNTDOWN
Aired every Friday on the Morning Show with Abbygail @ 8:00am
For the week of October 3rd to the 9th
1. Small Town USA by Justin Moore
2. American Ride by Toby Keith
3. Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean
4. Living for The Night by George Strait
5. Only You Can Leave Me This Way by Keith Urban
6. Getting' You Home by Chris Young
7. I'll Just Hold On by Blake Shelton
8. Welcome To The Future by Brad Paisley
9. Love Your Love The Most by Eric Church
10. Toes by Zac Brown Band
ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM CJAS
STATION PHOTO GALLERY
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Sophia Mckinnon (Student)
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Annie Levesque(MCCFC), Hailie, Lyse Rioux
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Kaelee Mckinnon (CAP Site)
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Shirley Mckinnon (CAP Site)
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Annie Levesque & Lyse Rioux
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O Canada 2008 (Sung by Abbygail Wellman)
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Ric Nattress (2008 Hockey in St Augustin)
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Ric Nattress (2008 Hockey in St Augustin)
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Gilbert Dionne (2008 Hockey in St Augustin)
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Creig Nunie (2008 Hockey in St Augustin)
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Corey & Rodney Cornerbrook Royals (2008 Hockey in St Augustin)
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Abbygail on air at CFBS Feb 2009
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Formation for Animation group Feb 2009 in Blanc Sablon
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Course Instructor Paul Massicotte with Abbygail
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Lisette on air at CFBS Blanc Sablon
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Abbygail on air at CFBS Blanc Sablon
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CONTACT INFORMATION
La Radio Communautaire Riviere St Augustine
CJAS 93.5 fm
Box 100, 558 rue Principal
St Augustine, QC G0G 2R0
Phone: 418-947-2239 or 947-2790
Fax: 418-947-2664
mailto:cjasradio@gmail.com
INTERACTIVE MAP OF SAINT AUGUSTINE
