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CALGARY, AB – CTS (Crossroads Television System) Cable 51, is set to launch a different type of public affairs program – New West Weekly – 10:00 am and 8:00 pm, Saturday January 24th, hosted by Calgary personality Natalie Faith.
In the fast-paced first program, viewers will see Mayor Dave Bronconnier from a decidedly different point of view, and listen to children describe what God looks like. Hint: they have better answers than most adults.
“I have worked in the Calgary community for 5 years, and am delighted to bring this new type of show to the airwaves,” said Faith, known to Calgarians previously as a morning drive host on radio station Shine FM.
“With this program, we want to reflect the as-yet untold stories of the lives of unsung community heroes and organizations making a difference right here.”
New West Weekly will include segments on public affairs, culture, sports and the activities of local charities, inspiring individuals and communities of worship.
“We’ve listened closely to the community and it is telling us that it wants programming that entertains, uplifts and celebrates the selfless good deeds of everyday people,” said Executive Director of CTS Alberta, Richard M. Landau. “This new program reflects that desire.”
CTS is dedicated to bringing wholesome programming to the Calgary community, and has a number of new series and programs in development.
The local channel and its sister station in Edmonton have been on the air since October 2007. CTS also has broadcast operations in Ontario, which began in 1998 and grew out of the 100 Huntley Street broadcast ministry.
New West Weekly will premiere on Saturday January 24th and air every Saturday at 8:00pm on channel 32, cable 51. A complete schedule can be found at www.ctstv.com.
For more information, contact:
Natalie Faith
Promotions Coordinator/Producer
CTS - Calgary
839 - 5 Avenue SW, Suite 100B, Calgary, AB
T2P 3C8
PH: 403.263.3191
Fax: 403.263.3705
Crossroads Television System (CTS) is celebrating a milestone this fall; an entire decade of broadcasting messages of hope and family-friendly programs over the airwaves.
“Turn on your TV any day, and you’ll see stories of violence, political and economic uncertainty, and turmoil,” said CTS Programming Manager, Rob Sheppard. “CTS rises above all of that to provide something refreshingly different and ‘watchable’ for the entire family.”
CTS founder David Mainse launched the station in Burlington, Ontario just over 10 years ago, on September 30th 1998. However, this amazing story began 20 years prior when Mainse was hosting and developing “100 Huntley Street” in Toronto. As CTS’ flagship show, it is one of the longest-running programs in Canadian television (46 years), rivaled only by the CFL and Hockey Night in Canada.
“CTS’ programming provides an option for families wanting to watch TV together – regardless of religion,” said CTS Executive Director, Richard Landau. CTS’ primetime schedule includes entertainment shows such as “Family Ties”, “Full House” and “Happy Days”. CTS is also known for its faith-based and original shows such as the always interesting, always controversial, “Michael Coren Show”.
As these and other shows helped CTS become part of communities across Ontario (and in other provinces via satellite stations), the decision was made to “Go West”; in October of 2008, CTS expanded to Alberta, launching new stations in Calgary and Edmonton.
“To be able to share such positive programming to such a mass amount of people across our country for a decade has been a life-changing experience for me,” said CTS producer, Mindy Tweedle. “It’s nice to work for a company that has integrity; I’m happy to be able to be part of creating this new horizon for the station. CTS truly is Television You Can Believe In.”
Crossroads Television System (CTS) is set to launch a 'new look' on Thanksgiving Monday (October 13, 2008), just one week after the station celebrates its tenth year on the air in Ontario, and its first in Alberta.
"We're bringing forth a new identity for CTS in this anniversary year," said CTS Creative Director, Chris Somerville. "We hope that families across Canada will continue to welcome us into their living rooms, feeling a new sense of belonging to the CTS community."
Founded and based just outside of Toronto in Burlington, CTS also has transmitters in London and Ottawa, and two recently launched stations in Calgary and Edmonton. "Currently, our website and our stations reflect a separation between Ontario and Alberta, using different coloured logos to differentiate them," said Somerville. "We plan to bring all of our stations together by creating one national identity, while maintaining a local feel in each region. Gone is the fractured structure of our stations; October 13th will bring one colour, one network - one CTS."
CTS may be getting a facelift, but it will still offer a variety of wholesome programming fit for the entire family. "While we do provide multi-faith and 'balanced' programming, CTS is widely known for its positive Christian messages," said CTS Programming Manager, Rob Sheppard. "We continually strive to live up to our slogan; that CTS is: Television You Can Believe In."
Loyal and new viewers alike are encouraged to tune into CTS on October 13th to see the station's 'new look' for themselves.
