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CKNX Tales from Wingham: the Radio & Television Town of Canada
Location: CKNX Television & Radio station, Wingham, Ontario

 
Harry J. Boyle worked at 920 CKNX from 1935 to 1941as a news announcer.
1 of 22 		Local groups, like these CGIT(Christian Girls In Training) members, performed on CKNX radio
2 of 22 		Ranch Boys-Archie Mann, Bill Mankiss, Don Robertson, Geo. Jordan, Ross Mann & Ernie King
3 of 22 		Bill Mankiss played regularly on the Barn Dance and with the Golden Prairie Cowboys
4 of 22 		Ross Mann was a popular Barn Dance entertainer who also appeared on Channel 8 programs.
5 of 22 		CKNX dark room
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CKNX letterhead
7 of 22 		Jack Alexander shooting a live program - early shows were not taped, few shows were.
8 of 22 		This articles outlines some of the programming offered by CKNX at noon.
9 of 22 		Ray & Larry Mercey went from CKNX to commercial musical success, complete with awards & gold records
10 of 22 		Scott Reid's experience working at CKNX
11 of 22 		Through his fascination with radio & later television, Scott Reid helped CKNX grow technically.
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CKNX staff - David Scott
13 of 22 		CKNX Staff - Doug McGowan & Colin Campbell
14 of 22 		John Krug, employee of CKNX
15 of 22 		l-r Karl Krug, John Strong, John Langridge, Johnny Brent and Margaret Brophy - TV program staff
16 of 22 		News clippings detailing the awards won by CKNX & W.T. Cruickshank over the years.
17 of 22 		W.T. Cruickshank was recognized by the Manpower Centre for his and his station's public service.
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