Sorry to have to report that we lost Tim Klassen (pictured) on Oct. 23 in Dubai, of a heart attack at age 56.
Klassen had a 30-year career in broadcasting which started at CKRD Red Deer in 1981. Over the years, Klassen held roles from imaging producer to morning show host, moving on to K-97 (CIRK-FM) Edmonton, CKIK-FM (now CFGQ-FM) Calgary, CHFM-FM Edmonton, 100.3 The Bear (CFBR-FM) Edmonton, CJFM-FM Montreal, CJMX-FM Sudbury and CKMX-AM Regina..In 2002, he left Canada for Dubai, United Arab Emirates to act as station manager and morning host at Channel 4 FM. He left the broadcaster in 2007, to form Entertainment Media Professionals, his own audio/video production company..Our sincere condolences to Tim’s friends and family. Thanks to Broadcast Dialogue for details of his radio itinerary.
Tim passed in Calgary, Alberta at the home of his mother, not in Dubai.
very sad news , made montreal morning drives a little easier…
Remembering our beautiful moments together in Montreal.
Gone too soon my sweet and funny Tim. Kathleenxx
Happy Birthday. Little.Bro Miss you every day.