Local Programming History
Channel 10 Edmonton features some of the longest running community access programming in Canada. Panorama Italiano began at sign-on in 1966 with original host Alfonso Iafolla who was drafted by the first Programming Manager Ernie Poscente. Another program, Image India, has been produced for over 28 consecutive years and is supported by the Northern Alberta South Asian community.
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