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Local Company Submits low bid on Bridge Construction Contract

Dec 16, 2025 | Local News

A local company submitted the lowest bid on a bridge construction project in Antigonish County.

Alva Construction offered a quote of $8.4 million for the project on East Tracadie Road.

Two other companies provided estimates.

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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.