A Good day for Radio in Prince Albert

Today Lauralea and I crawled out of bed and made our way downtown for an important party.

Seven years ago when we moved here, we were somewhat surprised that there was no CBC Two available up here in Prince Albert. We enquired and wrote some letters about getting it up here, and we made do, listening to it on the Internet.

Well, this winter they started transmitting here in Prince Albert, and today was the "Grand Opening" of their feed here in P.A.

To celebrate they brought in Veteran broadcaster, Jurgen Gothe, to do his show here live. Disc Drive was always one of the shows we enjoyed, even back into Winnipeg days. His eclectic taste in music and his dry sense of humor was always inviting.

So, today we got ourselves down to the new Forest Centre, where they were recording the program. We sat and drank coffee and listened and watched as he did the program. It was very enlightening, and enjoyable.

After a couple of hours while a song was playing, we met him and had a nice chat. He was as engaging in person as he presents himself on the radio.  

As well as receiving some "parting gifts" a flashlight and a small working FM radio each, he signed a card for us. It will take up some prominent place in my office.

We're still trying to shake these diseases, but today was a lovely break from it all. A connection with the larger world out there that hardly ever reaches into Prince Albert. And when we arrived home, Marion had sent over some fresh soup and bread for supper. Sweet.

If you're interested, the program is being recorded in Saskatoon Tuesday and Wednesday, and Regina Thursday and Friday. Check it out.