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RTV1 is a Dutch regional public broadcasting organization operating in the local news, sports, and community information format. The primary language of broadcasting is Dutch. The channel serves as the public regional broadcaster for the municipalities of Stadskanaal, Veendam, and Borger-Odoorn in the province of Groningen, in the northeastern Netherlands . RTV1 was founded on September 1, 2016, following a merger between RTV Parkstad (Veendam) and RTV Stadskanaal . The channel is based in Stadskanaal at Geert Teisplein 2A, with additional operations in Veendam . The organization is supported by enthusiastic volunteers and journalists, reaching over 110,000 residents across the Veenkoloniaal region and eastern Drenthe through radio, television, and online platforms .

On air, RTV1 features a mix of local news bulletins, talk shows, sports coverage, cultural programming, music shows, and religious content. The flagship television program is 1 op Vrijdag, a weekly live talk show that airs every Friday evening at 7:00 pm, where hosts discuss the latest news and receive guests connected to current events in the region . Another key program is 1 op Maandag, a 15-minute news program airing every Monday that keeps viewers informed of the latest news, sports results, and activities in the region, with presenters rotating weekly . The channel also broadcasts Op Pad, a program airing every Wednesday at 7:30 pm where presenter Alex takes viewers to familiar and unfamiliar places in the region.

Music programming is a significant part of RTV1's schedule. Blueprint is a roots music program hosted by Thomas Kaldijk, featuring a mix of Americana, soul, blues, country, and rock and roll, with live artist performances recorded and broadcast every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 pm . Stevens Podiumgasten is a music program for lovers of Dutch-language songs, presented by Jeroen Stevens every Saturday evening . Muziek op 1 is a platform for local and emerging artists, which began as a corona project where artists recorded songs at home and has grown into a full stage program . The channel also broadcasts Het Artiestenfestival, a national platform for both unknown and known talent, professionally presented by Franky Stardust with backstage interviews by Joseph Plat .

Cultural and documentary programming includes Het Randgesprek, where hosts interview residents of the Veenkoloniaal region who have remarkable stories to share . The channel also broadcasts theatrical performances, such as De Spooktrein performed by theater group UDI at the STAR train station . Religious programming includes Het Bewogen Hart, a program airing on Sunday mornings featuring religious clips and content . During the daytime, when no live television programs are scheduled, RTV1 broadcasts the cable newspaper, displaying the latest 15 news headlines from the website along with radio music . The channel also provides special programming for holidays, including New Year's Eve broadcasts with year-end quizzes looking back at regional news, and New Year's Day concerts .

RTV1 is available through multiple distribution platforms. The channel is carried on cable networks in the Groningen region, including Ziggo and KPN, and on digital terrestrial television via DVB-T. The radio service is available on FM frequencies 105.3 MHz in Stadskanaal and surrounding areas, and 106.9 MHz in Veendam . Since February 2025, RTV1 has been available on DAB+ digital radio on channel 8C, following the conversion of a temporary license into a permanent license valid until 2030 . Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of RTV1 through the official RTV1 website at rtveen.nl, which offers live streaming of the television channel. Online television of RTV1 is also accessible via the RTV1 mobile application, available for smartphones and tablets, which provides live TV, live radio, on-demand programs, and push notifications for breaking news . The channel also maintains a presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, where it shares news updates and program highlights .

RTV1 strives to be the primary source of local news and information for the Veenkoloniaal region and eastern Drenthe, serving the communities of Stadskanaal, Veendam, Borger-Odoorn, and surrounding areas. The mission of the channel is to increase coverage in the Veenkoloniën and Hondsrug regions through information, culture, and education, delivered via radio, television, and social media, so that the population is better informed qualitatively and quantitatively about what is happening and what concerns them . The channel also aims to provide a platform for institutions and associations to publicize their activities. RTV1 is involved in community engagement beyond broadcasting, bringing people from villages and neighborhoods together to create programs, offering courses to learn vlogging, and using streaming media such as YouTube as their contribution to the promotion and livability of the Veenkoloniën region . The organization is currently investing in professionalization, including the purchase of cameras, production computers, and audio equipment to improve the quality of its output . Thanks to modern digital platforms, RTV1 provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that residents of the Veenkoloniaal region and former residents living elsewhere in the Netherlands or abroad can stay connected to their home region wherever they are .

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