I am saddened and disappointed in the decision made to shut down our two iconic television stations – CITL and CKSA – in Lloydminster.
Losing 19 local employees is a significant loss to our community. We will miss you.
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The two television stations, CITL for 50 years and CKSA for 65 years, and the many broadcasters and employees who have worked there over those years, have continuously sought to bring us all the good, exciting, bad and sad news that is part of what its community members expect and count on.
Many of the surrounding rural communities and homes may only have had one or two channels and relied on these news stations to keep them informed. A number of the local broadcasters started here in Lloydminster, got their feet wet in the industry, developed the skills and abilities to grow and become professionals, and have gone on to bigger and better opportunities in other major cities.
Sadly, the Stingray Digital Group doesn’t care about rural folks or Western Canada, at all!
This is a federally-regulated industry and they do what they want and when they want. The Stingray Digital Group provided no forewarning or consultation when it came down to what is important and how it should be handled at a provincial or local level.
Over the 39 years I have lived in Lloydminster, and during my time serving on numerous boards, committees, and in my political career, I always appreciated the respect, cordiality and opportunities the local TV and radio folks afforded me in doing interviews with them. Thank you for all the work you did to bring everyday news to the community and surrounding area.
– Colleen L. Young, MLA Lloydminster
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