Hal Anderson
Hal Anderson is a Winnipeg-based radio personality, currently the host of CJOB 68's morning show. Previously, he co-hosted mornings on CJOB's FM sister station, Power 97. He was born in Picture Butte, Alberta
Popular in the city, Anderson encouraged listeners to vote for him as "The Greatest Canadian" in 2004 as a joke, ultimately placing 34th in the top 50, ahead of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Wilfrid Laurier, Jean Chrétien , Tecumseh and Pamela Anderson[1]
He also hosts local events in the city of Winnipeg, which include Budweiser's Messy Wrestling, Whipped Cream wrestling Tuesday and Big Hal at Big A. He operates a Hot Dog Cart business called Big Hals Big Dogs.
On July 31, 2009, it was announced that Anderson would be moving to Power 97's sister station, CJOB 680 AM, as the morning show host, replacing the outgoing Larry Updike. The last broadcast of the Wheeler and Hal show took place on September 4, 2009.[2][3]
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- ^ "CBC.ca - The Greatest Canadian - Top 100". Archived from the original on 2006-10-13. http://web.archive.org/web/20061013112848/http://www.cbc.ca/greatest/greatcanadians/index.html#31. Retrieved 2006-11-17.
- ^ "Power 97: Winnipeg's Best Rock". http://www.power97.com/DJsandShows/WheelerHal/Index.aspx.
- ^ "CJOB 680AM". http://www.cjob.com/blogs/ExcuseMe/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10044238. - CJOB Program Director Announcement
