Longtime Alberta broadcaster Peter Watts dies at 68

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Longtime Alberta broadcaster Peter Watts dies at 68

Postby radiofan » Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:03 am

Longtime Alberta broadcaster Peter Watts dies at 68
By Adam Toy Digital content coordinator Global News

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Longtime broadcaster Peter Watts — whose work included sports as well as local and provincial news — has signed off for the last time. Watts died in a Calgary hospital Friday morning at the age of 68.

In a statement, Watts’ family said he “peacefully passed away.”

“We have learned a lot about Peter in the last month through your visits, notes, posts and tweets — that he was a mentor to some, a colleague to others and a friend to all,” the statement continued. “This has brought us great comfort, and we thank you for your time.

Watts, the 20-year host of Alberta Morning News on the Corus Radio Network, was a voice heard across the province on weekday mornings.

“To say Peter will be profoundly missed seems insufficient and doesn’t truly capture his impact on all of us,” said John Vos, director of talk and talent at 770 CHQR.

“In the coming hours and days, I’m certain the accolades and fond memories will wash over us.”

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Re: Longtime Alberta broadcaster Peter Watts dies at 68

Postby Muzik » Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:09 pm

Gonna Miss Peter...a huge loss for Corus...RIP my friend!
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