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After 25 Years At Calgary's CJAY, Gerry Forbes Is Calling It A Day

On Thursday the longstanding Calgary morning man announced his retirement on-air and his off-beat humour and goodwill in the community made his announcement big news in Stampede City.

After 25 Years At Calgary's CJAY, Gerry Forbes Is Calling It A Day

By FYI Staff

Gerry Forbes has been a staple of Calgary radio since the early ‘90s, with his irreverent on-air persona and his involvement in the community. When he turned 60 two years ago it was expected CJAY 92’s morning man would retire, but instead, he re-signed for another two years. Well, the time has come, and on Thursday he announced on air that he was moving on in a month.


On his Facebook page yesterday, Forbes wrote: “Thank you to everyone for the kind words and messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I am overwhelmed by the kindness and thoughtful words from everyone. It’s been a gift and privilege to have worked at such an amazing station with a team of superstars. I don’t often shed a tear, but they were flowing today.❤️ Stewart Myers and Chad Martin have been amazing as my Generals and for the next month till I hang up the headphones we are playing back the best moments of the last 25 remarkable years. Thanks again everyone for an incredible day.”

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His news made the news in The Calgary Herald and CTV (see clip below).

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Angine de Poitrine perform at the Polaris Music Prize ceremony at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 22
Courtesy Photo/Polaris Music Prize

Angine de Poitrine perform at the Polaris Music Prize ceremony at Massey Hall in Toronto on Sept. 22

Awards

Angine de Poitrine Win Both the Polaris Music Prize and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize

The Quebec duo took continued their major breakthrough, taking home two major best Canadian music honours at the ceremony at Toronto’s Massey Hall last night (Sept. 22), winning for Vol. II and its track “Fabienk.” The Watchmen and Willie Dunn also earned the Polaris Heritage Prize distinction for their albums McLaren Furnace Room and Willie Dunn.

Angine de Poitrine earned two of the country’s top musical honours in the same night.

The band emerged victorious at last night’s (Sept. 22) Polaris Concert & Award Ceremony powered by FACTOR at Toronto’s Massey Hall, taking home both the Polaris Music Prize for Vol. II and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize for “Fabienk.”

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