Small Town Life
Series: CBC Radio's Outfront
From: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Length: 00:53:29
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The Rookie and the Veteran produced by Gillian Rutherford & Carma Jolly
Two Mounties, two different views of policing. Constable Alex Smith started his R-C-M-P training just one week after four officers were murdered in Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Then he landed his first posting - in rural Alberta at the Lac la Biche detachment, the hometown of one the slain officers. Meanwhile, his superviser, Staff-Sergeant Colin White has been on the force for 25 years.
Falling for Niagara produced by Kent Hoffman
Niagara Falls was once known as the honeymoon capital of the world, which inspired Oscar Wilde to call it "the second greatest disappointment" of married life.
So what's it like to grow up in Niagara Falls? Sarah Armenia always felt a bit embarrassed that one of the natural wonders of the world was overshadowed by tacky tourist attractions. Sarah returns to the Falls to see if she can finally separate the candy-floss tackiness from what she actually wants to call home.
Goodbye Glenavon produced by Sean Prpick & Neil Sandell
Nichole Huck grew up in the village of Glenavon, Saskatchewan.
Though she now lives in the city of Regina, her home town is alive and well in her heart. So when she hears that the only local school is closing, what else can she do but see it one last time.
Hallway Confidential produced by Carma Jolly, Jean Kim & Neil Sandell
Listen in on what's going on in the lives of some of the students of Stayner Collegiate High School.
Michael Morrey says there isn't much to do in a small town - he plays guitar, plays sports - and breaks windows. Vandalism isn't something he plans to do forever. Why does he feel compelled to do it in the first place?
The Chubs produced by Lindsay Michael
We visit a teen band called The Chubs in Plamondon, Alberta. It’s not easy playing alternative rock in a land where country is king.
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Piece Description
The Rookie and the Veteran produced by Gillian Rutherford & Carma Jolly
Two Mounties, two different views of policing. Constable Alex Smith started his R-C-M-P training just one week after four officers were murdered in Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Then he landed his first posting - in rural Alberta at the Lac la Biche detachment, the hometown of one the slain officers. Meanwhile, his superviser, Staff-Sergeant Colin White has been on the force for 25 years.
Falling for Niagara produced by Kent Hoffman
Niagara Falls was once known as the honeymoon capital of the world, which inspired Oscar Wilde to call it "the second greatest disappointment" of married life.
So what's it like to grow up in Niagara Falls? Sarah Armenia always felt a bit embarrassed that one of the natural wonders of the world was overshadowed by tacky tourist attractions. Sarah returns to the Falls to see if she can finally separate the candy-floss tackiness from what she actually wants to call home.
Goodbye Glenavon produced by Sean Prpick & Neil Sandell
Nichole Huck grew up in the village of Glenavon, Saskatchewan.
Though she now lives in the city of Regina, her home town is alive and well in her heart. So when she hears that the only local school is closing, what else can she do but see it one last time.
Hallway Confidential produced by Carma Jolly, Jean Kim & Neil Sandell
Listen in on what's going on in the lives of some of the students of Stayner Collegiate High School.
Michael Morrey says there isn't much to do in a small town - he plays guitar, plays sports - and breaks windows. Vandalism isn't something he plans to do forever. Why does he feel compelled to do it in the first place?
The Chubs produced by Lindsay Michael
We visit a teen band called The Chubs in Plamondon, Alberta. It’s not easy playing alternative rock in a land where country is king.
Broadcast History
These stories first aired as separate segments on the CBC Radio program Outfront.
Timing and Cues
Part One is a 59 second billboard and ends with "First the news."
Part Two is the show and is 52:59 long.
Intro and Outro
INTRO:And now from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, an hour of personal stories from the program Outfront. Today, Small Town Life.
OUTRO:Small Town Life- a series of stories that first aired on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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| The Boat of Millions of Years | Ali Jihad Racy | Ancient Egypt. | Lyrichord | 01:00 | |
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