Saturday, 11 October 2008
Here's our stuff!
World Album Premiere of "Black Ice" Print E-mail
AC/DCPrince George's Classic Rock is proud to present the World Album Premiere of "Black Ice" from Aussie Legends AC/DC! We'll sit down with Brian Johnson and Angus Young in the New York city offices of AC/DC's record label and talk about " Black Ice". As well, chat about their impressions of recording in Vancouver, memories of playing alongside the Stones and the upcoming tour. The Vancouver show in November sold out in 4 minutes and The Drive is sending 2 lucky fans to the show and giving away the latest CD starting next Friday October 17th. Don't miss the World Album Premiere of " Black Ice", Sunday October 19th at 1pm exclusively on your AC/DC station, 99.3 The Drive!
 
Guys Gone Wild Weekend Print E-mail
Guys

CONTEST: Guys Gone Wild
WHEN: October 6 – 17
WHAT: Listen for your cue to call and play our sports challenge.  You could win up to $50 in gas instantly and also qualify for our grand prize
GRAND PRIZE: Trip for two to Montreal.  Package includes 2 lower bowl tickets to see Montreal Canadians Vs. Boston Bruins Saturday, November 22; 2 Silver Package tickets to the Gray Cup on Sunday, November 23; Flights from Prince George and accommodation at the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel Downtown Montreal.  Trip valued at over $3,000
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Doug Neal Motors, Uniglobe Sunburst Travel & Cruises, and 99.3 The Drive Prince George’s Classic Rock

Note: Here's an added element for the Montreal trip.  Partick Roy Retirement night! At the game our winner will attend, Patrick Roy will join fellow legends Ken Dryden and Jacques Plante as the only Habs goalies to have their jersey retired! 
 
100 Gift Certificate to Tony Roma’s Print E-mail

CONTEST: Drive Workforce
WHEN: Draw Date at the end of every month until March 31, 2009
WHAT: $100 Gift Certificate to Tony Roma’s
HOW: Enter the workforce for your chance to win great prizes including this huge prize

SPONSORS: Tony Toma's

  • Now open 7 days a week on the corner of 5th & George Street, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
  • All You can eat Tuesday’s from 11am to midnight Ribbling or Beef Dinner only.  Add on more beef Ribs & ribblings for as long as you can go to, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
  • Special VIP Room you can rent for up to 20 people, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
  • Great Daily Drink Specials Try the Big Big Schooner 25 ounces for only $6.49, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
 
Classic Rock Free DVD Weekend Print E-mail
"It's another Classic Rock Free DVD Weekend on the Drive. Listen this long weekend for Classic U2 Tracks and your chance to win the new DVD "U-2 Live at Red Rocks - Under a Blood Red Sky," from Universal Music and Prince George's Classic Rock,99.3 The Drive.
 
Instant Request Print E-mail

CONTEST: Instant Request
WHEN: On now until March 31, 2009
WHAT: At the end of every Month we will draw from our Request Listeners for a $100 Gift Certificate to Tony Roma’s
HOW: Listen for your cue to call to make your request and you are instantly entered into the monthly draw.
SPONSORS: Tony Roma's

  • Now open 7 days a week on the corner of 5th & George Street, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
  • All You can eat Tuesday’s from 11am to midnight Ribbling or Beef Dinner only.  Add on more beef Ribs & ribblings for as long as you can go to, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
  • Special VIP Room you can rent for up to 20 people, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
  • Great Daily Drink Specials Try the Big Big Schooner 25 ounces for only $6.49, Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs & 99.3 The Drive
 
The Cougars - Ask the Coach Print E-mail

This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   to email your question for the coach. Be sure to include your name, phone number, age (if under 19) and your question for the coach of the Prince George Cougars.

Listen for your questions to be answered during an upcoming Cougar broadcast and if used "on-air", your name will be entered into a draw for a season ending prize.  Thank you for listening to Cougars hockey on 99.3 The Drive.

If the email link does not work, send your questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject "Ask the coach".

 
PGSO Presents Tribute to Frank Sinatra Print E-mail

EVENT: PGSO Presents Tribute to Frank Sinatra
WHEN: Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm
WHERE: Vanier Hall
TICKETS: $32 Adults, $28 Student/Senior, $24 Youth Available at the PGSO Office 2880-15th Avenue
MORE: The PGSO will be joined by soloist Michael Hope to perform an evening of songs made famous by Sinatra and his contemporaries.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CKPG TV, 99.3 the Drive

 
 
PGSO Presents Remembrance Day Tribute Print E-mail

EVENT: PGSO Presents Remembrance Day Tribute
WHEN: Sunday, November 9 at 2:00pm
WHERE: St. Michael and All Angels’ Church
TICKETS: $25 Adults, $22 Student/Senior, $19 Youth Available at the PGSO Office 2880-15th Avenue
MORE: This chamber concert will include Fratres by Estonian composer Arvo Part, as well as Quartet for the End of Time written by Olivier Messiaen while he was interned in a German Prison camp.

 
 
Excalibur Performers Sweeney Todd Print E-mail
EVENT: Excalibur Performers Sweeney Todd
WHEN: Oct 15 - 25
WHERE: PG Playhouse
TICKETS: Get your tickets at Studio 2880
MORE: This chamber concert will include Fratres by Estonian composer Arvo Part, as well as Quartet for the End of Time written by Olivier Messiaen while he was interned in a German Prison camp.
 
Northern BC Housing Awards & 50th Anniversary Gala Print E-mail

EVENT: Northern BC Housing Awards & 50th Anniversary Gala
WHEN: Saturday, October 18th Cocktails at 5:30pm, Awards at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:30pm and Dancing from 9:00pm on
WHERE: Esther’s Inn
TICKETS: $75 per place or $700 per table of 10 available at 250-563-3306
MORE: A celebration of Excellence in Residential Construction.  The Canadian Home Builder’s of Northern BC is celebrating their 50th year of growing with our communities since 1958.  Northern BC Housing Awards and Silent Auction Celebrating the best in residential housing.  Everyone Welcome.

 
 
Prince George Job Fair Print E-mail

Job FairEVENT: The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group presents “The Prince George Job Fair"
WHEN: Friday October 17th from 11:00am to 7:00pm
WHERE: Prince George Civic Centre
MORE:  Connecting Employers with Employees, Looking for a Job? Looking to change careers? Looking for new challenges and better rewards? See what employers throughout the region have to offer.  Discover new openings in BC’s fastest-growing resource industries.  Find out what the future holds in store for workers and businesses in Northern BC.
ADMISSION: Free
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: CKPG TV, 99.3 The Drive
 
Big Foot Monster Madness World Tour Print E-mail
TrucksEVENT: Big Foot Monster Madness World Tour
WHEN: October 25, 2008 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm with a free Pit Party from 12:30-1:30pm & 6:00-7:00pm for all advanced Ticket Holders
TICKETS: On Sale here.
WHERE: CN Centre
MORE: The Monster Madness tour is a jam packed show testing the limits of Horse Power, Adrenaline, and Motor Sport action.  The 2008 Monster Madness World Tour will also include special guest Edge Extreme Quad racing and the world renowned Transformers Glactron & Reptar.
SPONSORED BY:  CKPG TV, 99.3 The Drive
 
Coog’s Classic Rock Challenge Print E-mail

CONTEST: Coog’s Classic Rock Challenge
WHEN: Weekdays at 12:25

HOW: Test your knowledge of Classic Rock, or sharpen your skills, with Coog’s Classic Rock Challenge. The challenge changes each week, but the prize stays the same. 

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:   Prince George's Classic Rock, 99.3 the Drive
 
What’s Hot – Hometown Heroes Print E-mail
FEATURE: What’s Hot – Hometown Heroes
MORE:   Congratulations to Cory Rasmussen – the latest recipient of the Hometown Heroes Program. Cory Rasmussen is currently ranked 15th in Canada in short track speed skating. Cory was 4th overall at the national team trials in March and holds an unofficial World’s record in a 500 meter event in Calgary and has been named top male short track speed skater at the national level by the BC Speedskating Association. The Hometown Heroes program helps local elite athletes achieve their dreams.  Partial proceeds from the sale of Canterbury Dark Mild and Energy-Max Drinks, will be given to Cory to aid his quest of a berth at the 2010 Olympics. For more information, check out the website at hometownheroes.ca.
SPONSORED BY: PWB Canterbury, Energymax, Pacific Sport, The Free Press, PGTV and 99.3 The Drive
 
General contest rules Print E-mail
  
General Contest Rules

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group and its subsidiaries reserve the right to change the following contest terms and conditions at any time.

Below is a basic outline of "contest terms and conditions" not subject to any specific event or contest the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group and its subsidiaries are involved with.

As a winner, I agree to the following conditions and acknowledge that if in any way the information given to JPBG is falsified and doesn't meet the following terms and conditions, I will not be eligible to redeem my prize.

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group and its subsidiaries reserve the right to withhold any prizing at that time.  

 

  • I am 19 years of age or older  
  • I accept the prize as awarded and agree it is not redeemable for cash  
  • I fully discharge and release the sponsors of the contest/event  
  • I will allow the sponsors to use photographs, voice recordings, video recordings and direct quotes in any publicity related to this contest/event now and in the future  
  • I confirm that I have not won anything in the past 30 days and acknowledge that I will not be eligible to win anything from this station in the next 30 days.
  • I confirm that only one person in my household has entered any one contest.