CHVC-TV

CHVC-TV, branded as Valemount Community Television (VCTV), is a not-for-profit community television station based in Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1991, it operates as a public service provided by the Valemount Entertainment Society (VES), a registered not-for-profit BC society managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The station airs locally over-the-air on Channel 7 and is carried across Canada on Channel 653 on the Bell and Telus satellite networks. Using a rooftop or indoor antenna, VCTV can be received by most residents in Valemount and the immediate area at no charge. VCTV broadcasts daily from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. VCTV's programming focuses on local stories and community events, including the award-winning series "Discover Valemount" produced in partnership with Tourism Valemount. The station also covers local church services and other community programming. VCTV has received six national Tuned-In Canada awards for community channel programming, hosting, and local event coverage. The station is part of the Valemount Entertainment Society, which was formed in 1987 to provide television and radio service to the village of Valemount and the immediate area. VES rebroadcasts four radio stations (Rock 101 Vancouver, CISN Edmonton, B-100 Kamloops, and CBC Music Vancouver) and 10 digital television stations. All television signals are transmitted over-the-air and can be received using a rooftop or indoor antenna. There is no direct charge for the service; it is funded through property taxation by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. VCTV operates as a community hub, telling stories together with the community. Its mission is to provide local TV coverage that is otherwise difficult to obtain. The station's website (vctv.ca) serves as a portal for its programming guide, news, and contact information.

The Valemount Entertainment Society (VES) was formed in 1987 to provide television and radio service to the village of Valemount, British Columbia, and the immediate area. At the time, Valemount was too small for cable companies, and there was no Netflix. A group of local adventurers set up a satellite dish to capture television signals, leading to the establishment of the society. VES is a registered not-for-profit BC society, managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. CH-VCTV (Valemount Community Television) was founded in 1991 as a not-for-profit community TV station. It operates as a public service provided by VES. The station airs locally over-the-air on Channel 7 and is carried across Canada on Channel 653 on the Bell and Telus satellite networks. Using a rooftop or indoor antenna, VCTV can be received by most residents in Valemount and the immediate area at no charge. VCTV broadcasts daily from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. VES currently rebroadcasts four radio stations: Rock 101 Vancouver (94.5 FM), CISN Edmonton (98.5 FM), B-100 Kamloops (102.5 FM), and CBC Music Vancouver (107.5 FM). VES rebroadcasts 10 digital television stations. All television signals are transmitted over-the-air and can be received using a rooftop or indoor antenna. There is no direct charge for the service; it is funded through property taxation by the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. VCTV produces local programming, including the award-winning series "Discover Valemount" in partnership with Tourism Valemount. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when attending church was prohibited, VCTV filmed and aired local church services. The station has received six national Tuned-In Canada awards for community channel programming, hosting, and local event coverage.

• 2020

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, VCTV films and airs local church services.

• 1991

  CH-VCTV (Valemount Community Television) founded as a not-for-profit community TV station.

• 1987

  Valemount Entertainment Society (VES) formed to provide television and radio service to Valemount, BC.

• VCTV receives six national Tuned-In Canada awards for community channel programming, hosting, and local event coverage.

• VCTV and Tourism Valemount produce the award-winning series 'Discover Valemount'.

Not-for-profit community television station providing local programming and free over-the-air service to Valemount and surrounding areas.

• Discover Valemount

  Award-winning series produced in partnership with Tourism Valemount.

• Local event coverage

  Coverage of community events in Valemount and the region.

• Church service broadcasts

  Filming and airing of local church services, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1. 1Valemount Community TVvctv.ca
2. 2About Us – Valemount Community TVvctv.ca
3. 3CHVC-TV - Wikidatawikidata.org