CJTR is a radio station and non-profit arts and culture organization.
Get in Touch
Mailing address:
Radius Communications Inc.
P.O. Box 334 Station Main
Regina, SK S4P 3A1. Canada
Telephone: 306.525.7274
Email: radius@cjtr.ca
Plain A.I.R. (March 2021): People of the Sun
This March, the Plain A.I.R. artist-in-residence is local super group People of the Sun! People of the Sun is all about co-creating, co-llaboration, co-ol music. In our residency, governed by names drawn from a hat, all eight of us will have the chance to interview a member of our band, and in turn be interviewed. Listeners will get to know us and dig into the sounds that inspire the band.
Tune in every Saturday in March from 3-4pm to listen or head over at http://CJTR.ca after the broadcast for the show archive.β£
How to Listen:β£
- 91.3FM on the dial in the Regina areaβ£
- Via on-line streaming over at http://cjtr.ca
- Via our free, downloadable CJTR app (available in app stores)β£
- Via the free RadioPlayerCanada app or TuneIn Radio app (available in app stores, search for CJTR)β£
- TV Channel 806 on the Sasktel Max Systemβ£
- TV Channel 700 on the Access Communications digital serviceβ£
- After the broadcast, on the Plain A.I.R page on CJTRβ£
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ABOUT PEOPLE OF THE SUN: People of the Sun, is an 8-piece Hip-Hop/R&B band comprising four vocalists and a four-man rhythm section. The vocalsβ section of the band includes industry veteran and community leader, Info Red, an Indigenous MC; Pakistani-born MC and producer, Origin of Spin; as well as Nigerian born singer/songwriters, Nini Jegz and ADEOLUWA. Completing the bandβs sound is the rhythm section, consisting of keyboardist Ethan Reoch; drummer Cyprian Henry; bass player Rob Lane; and guitarist Erik Mehlsen. Although the bandmates all come from a plethora of cultural and musical backgrounds, they have been able to create a unique sound that blends their various identities in a cohesive sound. The band, signed to Sharp 5 Records, released their first EP βThe Last Day of Summerβ in November of 2020. Since then, the band achieved national press attention, being featured in Exclaim! Magazine, and CBCβs Strombo Show. β£
ABOUT PLAIN A.I.R.: What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?β£
Plain A.I.R is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm.
Earshot Digital Distribution System
Attention local musicians! Have you heard of the Earshot Digital Distribution System?
Itβs a music distribution system set up for campus and community radio stations across Canada. Save money on shipping albums, and save time by uploading your music to one place for stations from coast-to-coast to access.
Sign up for earshot distro at earshot-distro.ca and get your music accessed by radio stations from St. Johnβs to Vancouver Island, and everywhere in between.
And, right now,Β SaskMusic Members can get a $300 upload credit! Thatβs 6 albums for FREE! Contact info@saskmusic.org to get your discount code. This offer expires March 21, 2021. Not a SaskMusic Member? Register today at saskmusic.org/join
Supported by Community Radio in Saskatchewan; CFCR in Saskatoon andΒ 91.3 FM CJTR in Regina!
PLAIN A.I.R. (FEBRUARY 2021): STORYTELLING MONTH
This February, the Plain A.I.R. artist-in-residence program celebrates Storytelling Month. Co-hosts Dale Mac and Annie Brass have gathered recordings of eldersβ wisdom in order to preserve and share stories at a time when older folks are especially at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is more important than ever that we safeguard Indigenous knowledge.β£
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Tune in every Saturday in February from 3-4pm to listen or head over at http://CJTR.ca after the broadcast for the show archive.β£
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How to Listen:β£
Β· 91.3FM on the dial in the Regina areaβ£
Β· Via on-line streaming over at http://cjtr.ca
Β· Via our free, downloadable CJTR app (available in app stores)β£
Β· Via the free RadioPlayerCanada app or TuneIn Radio app (available in app stores, search for CJTR)β£
Β· TV Channel 806 on the Sasktel Max Systemβ£
Β· TV Channel 700 on the Access Communications digital serviceβ£
Β· After the broadcast, on the Plain A.I.R page on CJTRβ£
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ABOUT DALE: Dale Mac Music (McArthur) is an Indigenous songwriter and Blues/Roots/Rock guitarist from the White Bear First Nation and based in Regina, Sask.β£
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ABOUT ANNIE: Annie Brass, also known as Brainyass, Is a standup comic hailing from Regina Saskatchewan. Brainyass began comedy in 2003, with performances from local venues, National Television and onto the World Stage! Her Comedy is a mixture of storytelling and sarcasm often commenting on her lifeβs adventures & episodes. Find her on Instagram & Facebook @Brainyassβ£
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ABOUT PLAIN A.I.R.: What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?β£
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Plain A.I.R is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm.
SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
SHOW APPLICATIONS NOW OPENΒ
We are Reginaβs voice. We provide diverse and unique programming created and delivered by volunteers for this great city. Weβre tuned in to the community!
91.3FM CJTR, Regina Community Radio is now accepting new program and podcast applications. The submission deadline is Friday, February 19, 2021, at midnight.
The CJTR Programming Committee is especially interested in show ideas that explore the diverse perspectives and identities of our local people, programs produced in languages other than English and French, creative approaches to audio production and broadcasting, and under-heard specialty music.
Due to the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are only accepting applications from those who are able to produce remotely (off-site/at home) until further notice.
Visit cjtr.ca/volunteer to read the full submission guidelines.
The Programming Committee will notify applicants of their application results within three weeks of the submission deadline. The Programming Committee selects programs according to broadcast schedule needs, licencse compliance, programming quality, and service to the community.
Announcing the Winners of CJTR’s Volunteer Awards
ANNOUNCING CJTRβS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2020 WINNERβ¦Ben Valiaho!
Many of our listeners will know Benβs name already, and for good reason, as he has been with the station since 2004 (!) and currently hosts the longest running morning program, Wake and Break! Heβs been involved with the station in many ways, including sitting on the Board of Directors for eight years (2013 to 2020) in various capacities including President. Ben has always been a huge supporter of the station on the air, as well as in the community. Congrats Ben, this is well deserved! He shared some words of thanks:
βCJTR Regina Community Radio has played a large part in the development of who I am as a person over the many years and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have connected up with such a good cause! The people I have meet, the friends I have developed, the events I’ve taken part in, the career path it influenced, my goodness the music I have discovered, and the community-mindedness that I hold so dear, major thanks to CJTR and here is to many more years of being tuned in to the community. “
ABOUT BEN: Ben grew up working within the Regina music community and is excited to keep supporting the wonderful community in his varied roles within the city. Ben first got his start working in the music industry as producer and volunteer host at 91.3FM CJTR Regina Community Radio over fifteen years ago, and still hosts radio shows at CJTR to this day. Ben has been a turntablist for over ten years, including running a 5+ year monthly DJ night ‘2 Beats & A Hat’ in Regina, some video game twitch streaming, old skool Games Workshop fan as well as DJing a number of events in and around Regina. Ben currently works at SaskMusic in their Regina office supporting Saskatchewan artists within the province and beyond.
ANNOUNCING CJTRβS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2020β¦Janielle Ogilvie!
During a very difficult pandemic year, Janielle Ogilvie ensured the success of three major projects:
- The development and execution of the new on-demand listening website cjtr.ca
- The emergency Membership Drive with lawn/window signs
- The rebranding of CJTRβs visual identity
Janielle brought both her expertise and enthusiasm to these time-sensitive projects which guaranteed the relevancy and capacity of our non-profit for years to come. Her work helped keep this station on the air and tuned in to the community.
ABOUT JANIELLE: Janielle Ogilvie is a graphic designer from Regina, SK with a strong passion for music and art. Janielle evidently applies her passions towards her work, and is dedicated to making a positive impact within the community. She is SHAβs newest Biomedical Media Technician, CJTRβs Chair of CJTRβs Branding committee, and a former long-term member of Long & McQuade Musical Instruments.
THE CJTR HOLIDAY COOKBOOK 2020
Seasonβs Greetings: Happy Diwali, Shab-e Yalda, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, Yule, New Year’s, and more! The year 2020 has been a year like no other and we wish everyone a safe and peaceful winter ahead.
Since we are unable to safely gather with CJTR members this holiday season, we have created a free download of the first ever CJTR Holiday Cookbook! Available as a PDF those members can either print or view on their devices; this community project is both a COOKBOOK and a COLOURING BOOK.
Regina Community Radio hosts, staff, volunteers and board members contributed recipes and the digital book was designed by Jaecy Bells featuring drawings by Paul Dechene of the Queen City Improvement Bureau. This is a gift for our CJTR members who keep us “tuned in to the communityβ.
Members, you can find your link to the cookbook in βThe Radiusβ members-only newsletter that was sent December 17, 2020!
To become a member and to receive access to the cookbook, please visit this page to buy or renew your CJTR membership.
Plain A.I.R. (December): The Graveyard Tapes
The Plain A.I.R. artist-in-residence this month is The Graveyard Tapes, a radio drama about Finn Valentine, private investigator and part-time magician. He’ll take care of the thing going bump in the night… for a price. Or maybe just a pint. The series is produced by CJTRβs ‘Just Drawn That Way‘ comic book radio show podcast!
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Tune in every Saturday in December from 3-4pm to listen to the radio drama or over at CJTR.ca after the broadcast!
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How to Listen:
β’ 91.3FM on the dial in the Regina area
β’ On the Plain A.I.R page on CJTR: https://cjtr.ca/plain-air/
β’ Via our free, downloadable CJTR app (ava ilable in app stores)
β’ Via the free RadioPlayerCanada app or TuneIn Radio app (available in app stores, search for CJTR)
β’ Via on-line streaming
β’ TV Channel 806 on the Sasktel Max System
β’ TV Channel 700 on the Access Communications digital service
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ABOUT PLAIN A.I.R.: What happens when radio is considered a creative space similar to a laboratory, studio or venue, supporting expression and experimentation?
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Plain A.I.R.is an artist-in-residence radio program that airs on 91.3FM CJTR, Reginaβs community radio station. Each month the program features a different local artist, DJ, musician, band or community member as a guest host who programs a monthβs worth of live, weekly radio shows. The program airs Saturday afternoons from 3-4pm between January and June (Season 1) and September and December (Season 2) in 2020.
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