CIFA-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 104.1 FM in

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. It is a

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station for the region's

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n community. Owned by l'association Radio Clare, the station received

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approval in 1989. In 1987, Radio Clare also received approval to broadcast informational programs in Church Point for participants and visitors in the summer and fall of 1987, such as: "Festival Acadien de Clare", "Festival de musique de Clare", "Expo-Commerce" and "La Fête de l'action de grâce". The station for these events operated at 102.1 MHz.Decision CRTC 87-547
/ref> The shows on CIFA vary from bluegrass,

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and heavy metal. The station is a member of the

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External links

CIFA-FMCIFA-FM history - Canadian Communication Foundation
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