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Excitement Building Among Graduating Students at St. FX as X-Ring Ceremony will be Held Today

Dec 3, 2024 | Local News

Graduating students at St. FX University are counting down the hours.
At a ceremony this afternoon, the students will receive their coveted class ring, better known as the X-Ring.

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St. FX President Dr. Andy Hakin says the X-Ring symbolizes a lasting connection.
More than 1,000 graduating students will receive their X-Ring today. The ceremony is for graduating students only.  There will be special seating for parents and guests at other locations on campus.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.