SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
GST Telecommunications, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada 1-12866 N/A
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4317 N.E. Thurston Way, Vancouver, Washington 98662
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (360) 254-4700
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
On September 9, 1997, the Registrant changed its fiscal year end from
September 30 to December 31. The report covering the transition period from
September 30, 1997 to December 31, 1997 will be filed by the Registrant on Form
10-K.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GST TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Dated: September 23, 1997 By: /s/ Clifford V. Sander
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Clifford V. Sander
Senior Vice President and
Treasurer
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