The next 620 CKRM Icon is Jim Smalley.
Smalley reflects on his remarkable career, from his early days in Ontario and his first steps into news, to his move west and his lasting impact on Saskatchewan’s airwaves.
After joining CKRM in 1982, Smalley spent more than four decades as one of the province’s most trusted and recognizable voices. He helped define agricultural journalism — not just in Saskatchewan, but across Canada. His commitment to telling the stories of farmers, rural communities and the people behind the headlines set the standard.
Now retired from the newsroom that proudly bears his name, Smalley shares memorable stories from his time on air.
A broadcaster, a storyteller and a true voice of Saskatchewan — Jim Smalley’s legacy continues to resonate at CKRM and beyond.
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100 Years of Saskatchewan History: This article is part of a series that celebrates both the history of Saskatchewan and the 100th anniversary of one of Saskatchewan's most storied radio stations. For more key moments from the last 100 years, visit the CKRM timeline.
