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11-24-2004, 01:08 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2004
Access Communications to be Exclusive Carrier of Wild TV
Access Communications is pleased to announce they are the exclusive Saskatchewan carrier of Wild TV Inc. – Canada’s first 24-hour hunting and fishing channel.
Wild TV is a Calgary-based channel dedicated to Canadian hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen and women. Wild TV offers original programming that captures the thrill of hunting and fishing in the Canadian wilderness as well as other favorite outdoors shows from across North America.
“With an estimated 6 million hunting and fishing enthusiasts in Canada, Wild TV is committed to providing the information necessary to keep the passion and the excitement of the outdoors alive,” says Wild TV founder Ryan Kohler. “By launching this network, Wild TV aims to boost awareness of education and conservation. Our goal is to instill the enthusiasm and ethics of outdoor sportsmanship amongst a new generation of Canadian hunters and fisherman, while celebrating the magic of the Canadian wilderness.”
Access VP Marketing, Rick Fraser shares Kohler’s enthusiasm, “Wild TV is the channel many of our customers have asked for and we’re thrilled to be the first to launch it in Canada.”
Launching November 23rd, Wild TV will be available initially in Regina, Weyburn, Estevan, Yorkton, Melville and the Battlefords. Access Digital customers in these markets customers can subscribe to the channel alone, or as part of the Sports Extra package. Viewers will enjoy a free preview for a limited time on channel 167. The company is also celebrating the launch with a contest. All who subscribe to Wild TV before February 2nd, 2005 will be entered in the Access “Get Wild to Win” contest for a chance to win $2000 worth of hunting gear courtesy of King of the Mountain.
Access Communications Co-operative Limited is the 7th largest cable television provider in Canada. It also provides Internet and wireless cellular services to subscribers across Saskatchewan.
A 100% Saskatchewan-owned non-profit co-operative, Access has a mandate to reinvest 100 per cent of its earnings back in the communities it serves. Combined, the cable company has over 400 employees and volunteers serving 30 communities including Regina, Yorkton and area, Estevan, Weyburn, North Battleford and area and Meadow Lake.
For more information contact:
Rick Fraser
Vice President, Marketing
Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Phone 306-565-5360
Email rick.fraser@accesscomm.ca
For more information contact:
Ryan Kohler
Executive Vice President
Wild TV Inc.
Phone 403-245-2090
Email ryan.kohler@wildtv.ca
WEST
Mr. Ryan Kohler
403-245-2090
ryan.kohler@wildtv.ca
Scott Stirling
403-813-7977
scott.stirling@wildtv.ca
EAST
Mr. Frank J. Papineau
613.831-9355
frank.Papineau@wildtv.ca
I can't wait until we can get this channel on the Island through SHAW cable.
November 23, 2004
Access Communications to be Exclusive Carrier of Wild TV
Access Communications is pleased to announce they are the exclusive Saskatchewan carrier of Wild TV Inc. – Canada’s first 24-hour hunting and fishing channel.
Wild TV is a Calgary-based channel dedicated to Canadian hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen and women. Wild TV offers original programming that captures the thrill of hunting and fishing in the Canadian wilderness as well as other favorite outdoors shows from across North America.
“With an estimated 6 million hunting and fishing enthusiasts in Canada, Wild TV is committed to providing the information necessary to keep the passion and the excitement of the outdoors alive,” says Wild TV founder Ryan Kohler. “By launching this network, Wild TV aims to boost awareness of education and conservation. Our goal is to instill the enthusiasm and ethics of outdoor sportsmanship amongst a new generation of Canadian hunters and fisherman, while celebrating the magic of the Canadian wilderness.”
Access VP Marketing, Rick Fraser shares Kohler’s enthusiasm, “Wild TV is the channel many of our customers have asked for and we’re thrilled to be the first to launch it in Canada.”
Launching November 23rd, Wild TV will be available initially in Regina, Weyburn, Estevan, Yorkton, Melville and the Battlefords. Access Digital customers in these markets customers can subscribe to the channel alone, or as part of the Sports Extra package. Viewers will enjoy a free preview for a limited time on channel 167. The company is also celebrating the launch with a contest. All who subscribe to Wild TV before February 2nd, 2005 will be entered in the Access “Get Wild to Win” contest for a chance to win $2000 worth of hunting gear courtesy of King of the Mountain.
Access Communications Co-operative Limited is the 7th largest cable television provider in Canada. It also provides Internet and wireless cellular services to subscribers across Saskatchewan.
A 100% Saskatchewan-owned non-profit co-operative, Access has a mandate to reinvest 100 per cent of its earnings back in the communities it serves. Combined, the cable company has over 400 employees and volunteers serving 30 communities including Regina, Yorkton and area, Estevan, Weyburn, North Battleford and area and Meadow Lake.
For more information contact:
Rick Fraser
Vice President, Marketing
Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Phone 306-565-5360
Email rick.fraser@accesscomm.ca
For more information contact:
Ryan Kohler
Executive Vice President
Wild TV Inc.
Phone 403-245-2090
Email ryan.kohler@wildtv.ca
WEST
Mr. Ryan Kohler
403-245-2090
ryan.kohler@wildtv.ca
Scott Stirling
403-813-7977
scott.stirling@wildtv.ca
EAST
Mr. Frank J. Papineau
613.831-9355
frank.Papineau@wildtv.ca
I can't wait until we can get this channel on the Island through SHAW cable.