buckee Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 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 [email protected] For more information contact: Ryan Kohler Executive Vice President Wild TV Inc. Phone 403-245-2090 Email [email protected] WEST Mr. Ryan Kohler 403-245-2090 [email protected] Scott Stirling 403-813-7977 [email protected] EAST Mr. Frank J. Papineau 613.831-9355 [email protected] I can't wait until we can get this channel on the Island through SHAW cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbduck Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: **WILD TV** Good job Buckee. I was just going to post the same thing. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskBucks Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: **WILD TV** sucks for those of us who get shaw and not access Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Re: **WILD TV** hey buckee, any chance of that channel coming to Ontario?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Re: **WILD TV** No idea Shaun. I'm still working on trying to get it here in BC. E-mail your cable company or whatever TV service you have and ask them to put it in their line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted December 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Re: **WILD TV** Hey...how's it going Tim Whatever you could find out from Shaw, would be much appreciated ..that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskBucks Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Re: **WILD TV** They sent me the old "the ties have to go over what we need and what is being asked for blah blah blah...and if enough people want it we will look into it...so basically PFO...so I think we are SOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** I keep emailing Shaw...you should too. This is my latest response from today. [ QUOTE ] Dear Steve Kane, Thank you for your email dated January 1, 2005. We have not heard anything on Wild TV at this time, however we have sent through another request for both Wild TV and ESPN2 outdoors. Thank you for your request. [/ QUOTE ] Just keep bugging them until they say "UNCLE" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** Thank you Tim....very much. I'll see what I can do from this end. How does a poll on the home page of Realtree sound. I'll see what I can do. I might have to grovel a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sureshot Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** al I know is whatever cable or dish company gets it first that si were I will be, told bell that last week not to nicly after being shut down for 36 hours after installing the new smart card! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** Yes, it does only apply to us Canucks, but I'd like to get some votes from a lot of folks who don't post in here, but do visit the site and other Canadians from other forums as well. I'll wait until I hear back from Scott and if it's a no-go on the home-page then I'll post a poll in the Lounge or here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** OK guys. We need all you Canucks who visit this board, whether you participate in the forums or not to vote on the front page of http://www.realtree.com/. For all you guys who visit other forums, it would be great if you asked other Canadians to come here and cast their vote as well. Shaw cable will be monitoring the poll count, so now's your chance to be heard. Lets get our hunting shows back in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOWZONE Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** Hey guys...see the post in the Wild TV sticky at the top of the Canadian Outdoorsmen forum for some info.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOWZONE Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Re: **WILD TV** More info again in the Wild TV Poll that's stickied on the top of this forum topic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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