general
| frequency | wkly m |
| publication day | wednesday |
| ROP format | 6C tabloid |
| career / classified format | 6C tabloid |
| page depth | 217 |
| zone | AB-SOUTH WEST |
circulation
| total circulation: | 773 |
| paid: | 724 |
| controlled: | 49 |
| electronic: | 29 |
| audit date: | 2024/01/30 |
| audit basis: | Publisher Sworn - Paid |
ROP rates
| Level 1 Open Gross | $0.72 |
| Full Colour |
1/4 page |
$89.00 |
|
1/2 page |
$240.00 |
|
full page |
$240.00 |
| position charge |
0.25% of ad cost
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| career / classified rate | $0.72 |
| Net FSI rate charge (CPM) | $-1.00 |
inserts
| quantity (confirm prior)
|
1,000
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publication specification
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| booking deadline
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Mon 11am MT
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| material deadline
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Tue 11am MT
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ROP specifications
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1C -
1.5"
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6C -
10.25"
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2C -
3.25"
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7C -
0.0"
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3C -
5.0"
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8C -
0.0"
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4C -
6.75"
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9C -
0.0"
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5C -
8.5"
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10C -
0.0"
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CAREER specifications
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1C -
1.5"
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6C -
10.25"
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2C -
3.25"
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7C -
0.0"
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3C -
5.0"
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8C -
0.0"
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4C -
6.75"
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9C -
0.0"
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5C -
8.5"
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10C -
0.0"
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ROP standardized ad sizes
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Banner
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10.25"w x 3.0"h
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1/8 page (H)
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5.0"w x 3.86"h
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1/8 page (V)
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3.25"w x 7.0"h
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1/4 page (V)
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5.0"w x 7.85"h
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1/3 page (H)
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10.25"w x 5.5"h
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1/3 page (V)
|
5.0"w x 10.25"h
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1/2 page (H)
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10.25"w x 7.85"h
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1/2 page (V)
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5.0"w x 15.25"h
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3/4 page (V)
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10.25"w x 11.25"h
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Page Dominant
|
8.5"w x 11.25"h
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Full page
|
10.25"w x 15.25"h
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regular features
| BUSINESS - Business Directory |
Weekly |
| ENTERTAINMENT - Calendar |
Weekly |
| ENTERTAINMENT - Performing Arts, Concerts |
Weekly |
| EVENTS - Local Calendar of Events |
Weekly |
| WEATHER - Forecasts |
Weekly |
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demographics
| total population |
|
| males |
2,378 |
| females |
2,428 |
| total households |
|
| with children |
536 |
| without children |
479 |
| person / household |
2.7 |
household income
| average |
$55,561 |
| percent over $60k |
33% |
| percent over $100k |
12% |
education
| none |
22% |
| other |
78% |
| high school |
27% |
| trades |
14% |
| college |
22% |
| university |
14% |
labour force top industries
average household spending / yr
| mortgage payments |
$4,202 |
| cell and internet |
$522 |
| home renovations |
$2,713 |
| rrsp's |
$762 |
| lotteries |
$110 |
| health insurance |
$279 |
| appliances |
$322 |
| furnishings |
$696 |
| computer hardware |
$272 |
| auto / truck purchase |
$2,537 |
| auto / truck lease |
$509 |
| air travel |
$305 |
agriculture
| total number of farms |
254 |
| livestock farms |
4 |
| oilseed farms |
1 |
| wheat farms |
8 |
| farms using internet |
73 |
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