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Meet The 306: Long-running CBC Radio show is taking a fresh approach to local news

The Afternoon Edition has a new permanent host, Peter Mills, and a new name: The 306. Its focus will be on the Saskatchewan of today more urban, more curious and a little bit younger.

The Afternoon Edition is getting a new name and a new host: CBC's Peter Mills

A brunette haired man with a red beard stands smiling in front of a wall of graffiti. He's wearing a black dress shirt and silver bolo tie.
CBC's Peter Mills is the new host of The 306 a familiar show with a new name. (Justin Deeley/CBC)

What's in a name? Apparently, our area code.

THE 306 | Weekdays 4 to 6 p.m.

29 days ago
Duration 0:32
Host Peter Mills is passionate about Saskatchewan. Its people. Its stories. Its music.The 306 - "We live here and we love it"

Long-running CBC Radio One programThe Afternoon Editionis getting a new permanent host, Peter Mills, and a new name: The 306.

The freshly renamed show will havea focus on the Saskatchewan of today more urban, more curious and a little bit younger.

Since 1947, Saskatchewaniansall over the province could be reached by diallingarea code 306 for long-distance calls. The goal of The 306is to continue that reach, expanding to even moreurban, rural andremote areas.

Looking back

Since the 1990s,The Afternoon Editionhas been a mainstay in the weekday routines of many listeners a two-hour blend of regional and national information, news, weather and sports. OnDec. 15, 2023 previous host GarthMateriehosted his final show before retiring.

WATCH | Garth Materie signs off for the final time:

Iconic CBC Sask. host Garth Materie signing off for the last time

10 months ago
Duration 6:19
Garth Materie started working for CBC Saskatoon in 1988. On Friday, the Afternoon Edition host will sign off for the last time before retiring.

What's ahead

The 306 will connect you to communities across the province. It will bring you the stories of Saskatchewan people showing great spirit, and will give you a glimpse into what's been happening across the province and around the world.

New host Peter Mills is passionate about Saskatchewan. Its people. Its stories. Its music.

Meet Peter Mills

Eager to see if he can collect every SEGA Genesis game ever made and committed to helping Saskatchewan musicians heartheir music on their localCBC, Peter Mills is always up for a challenge.

Peter will continue to bring his curiosity to the Saskatchewan of today our new culture, our growing cities, and the experience of winding down your workday and starting your evening.

"Peter is deeply curious and loves to share the experiences of the people who make this place unique," said CBC Saskatchewan managing editor Paul Dornstauder. "We are looking forward to Peter bringing you the stories of this ever-evolving province."

The 306 can be heard on weekdays from 4-6p.m. on CBC Radio One on 102.5 FM (Regina), 94.1 FM (Saskatoon) or 540 AM across the province. It's also available live online and on-demand on the CBC Listen app.