1946: One More Trench
After May 27, 1946, there is a French voice on the air waves from Station CKSB in Manitoba. The high operating costs of Radio St. Boniface are a cause of concern to the leaders of Radio-Ouest-Française. In 1947 the financial situation at CKSB stabilizes and it is considered to be a good time to submit three new licence applications to the CBC/Radio-Canada. In Saskatchewan, on the advice of CBC engineers, the idea of a station at Prince Albert is dropped in favour of one in Saskatoon whose broadcasts will be accessible to a larger number of Francophones. At a hearing of the Board of Governors in November 1947, Saskatchewan's applications are set aside and only that of Radio Edmonton is considered. Raymond Denis explains to Father Baudoux that rumours of a split in Saskatchewan are behind this decision (audio). Father Baudoux objects to these accusations. In the end, only Radio Edmonton receives its licence at a hearing on March 1948.
Archives: we try to put a good face on the matter
Raymond Denis writes to Father Baudoux about his meeting with the manager of Radio St. Boniface and his efforts to make him understand that the fate of the other three stations depends on the financial success of his. 20 March 1946
Father Maurice Baudoux explains to Raymond Denis that he thinks Radio St. Boniface can reduce its costs. 25 March 1946
It falls on Raymond Denis to announce to Saskatchewan people that their new applications for licences have been set aside by the Board of Governors. 12 November 1947
Father Baudoux denies the allegations of division in Saskatchewan. 8 February 1948
Raymond Denis writes to Father Baudoux about his meeting with the manager of Radio St. Boniface and his efforts to make him understand that the fate of the other three stations depends on the financial success of his. 20 March 1946
Father Maurice Baudoux explains to Raymond Denis that he thinks Radio St. Boniface can reduce its costs. 25 March 1946
It falls on Raymond Denis to announce to Saskatchewan people that their new applications for licences have been set aside by the Board of Governors. 12 November 1947
Father Baudoux denies the allegations of division in Saskatchewan. 8 February 1948
