Park Radio

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Park Radio is a key educational outreach program for the Friends of Banff National Park. Through innovative programming with community partners, Park Radio reaches more than a million Park visitors and residents every year - a vital communications tool for relaying stories and issues relating to Banff National Park.

Purpose

To produce and broadcast entertaining, informative and educational radio programming about the natural and cultural history of Banff National Park and surrounding regions; and to inspire audiences to take an active role in the stewardship of their natural environment.

Who we are

• Park Radio - 101.1 FM
• Radio du Parc - 103.3 FM

Park Radio staff are trained professionals who not only have a background in media communications, but are also enthusiastically committed to the values of the Park. Park Radio is positioned to become a leader in the genre of community radio programming. It has the capability to broadcast a wide variety of programs, and to deliver a high standard of programming every day. Another of Park Radio's strengths is its ability to remain flexible and responsive to the needs and interests of its listeners and community partners.

What we do

While Park Radio is a key communication tool for Parks Canada, the range of programming goes well beyond Banff National Park issues to cover ecological and cultural topics with a wider relevance. Along with core information such as weather and trail reports, Park Radio creates an extensive range of safety messages, historical vignettes, interpretive features, scientific documentaries and poetry readings.

Throughout the year, Park Radio works with a wide range of partners to create and broadcast engaging and educational radio programs. Partners include Parks Canada, The Banff Centre, environmental organizations, appropriate commercial sponsors, community groups, local and provincial governments, and heritage organizations.

With eight million people passing through the Park each year, the communication opportunity for Park Radio is tremendous. Equipped with a high powered frequency, Park Radio features a broad range of programming, daily updates, widespread broadcast coverage, and world wide availability via internet streaming.