New Digital Channels Offered to Carberry, Minnedosa, Neepawa & Shilo Brandon MB, May 1, 2007 - Westman Communications Group (Westman) is pleased to announce that it will be launching 33 new specialty Digital channels in Carberry, Minnedosa, Neepawa and Shilo in early May. Westman Communications Group has been performing an upgrade to the cable distribution systems in Carberry, Minnedosa and Neepawa in preparation to offer faster, more reliable service, more Digital TV channels and more High Definition channels. The upgrades, costing over $100,000, are also needed to increase capacity to offer some exciting new technology over the next 12 months. With digital technology and the use of a digital cable terminal, we now can provide more channels for our customers, stated Dave Baxter, President & CEO for Westman Communications Group. Our customers will have tremendous options in programming, with more sports, family, news, movies and all around entertainment choices. This is all part of our commitment to bring the best entertainment and communications services available, at the most reasonable price. The new digital channels will be available to customers who own or rent a digital cable terminal. With a minimum subscription, customers have the option to a DCT 700 for free use. Anybody interested or wanting more information on purchasing or renting a digital cable terminal can contact our Customer Sales & Service at (571-7348 or 1-800- 665-3337 ext. 348). Digital customers of Westman are already enjoying Movie Central, six channels of commercial-free movies, access to pay per view movies and events, a wide range of digital music and the convenience of an interactive program guide. With the addition of these new channels the broader selection will give customers more choice.
The following is a list of the 33 channels Westman will be launching. See the attached for a description of each of the new digital channels launching. Ch. 60 APTN Ch. 61 TVA Montreal Ch. 64 NFL Network Ch. 65 Casino & Gaming Ch. 107 MTV Ch. 173 WFN Ch. 180 Military Channel Ch. 253 Speed Ch. 280 Fight Network Ch. 289 GOL TV High Definition Ch. 402 CTV HD Ch. 403 CBC HD Ch. 407 Showcase HD Ch. 408 A&E HD Ch. 409 National Geographic HD Ch. 410 WGN HD Ch. 450 Discovery HD Foreign Language Ch. 216 Deutsche Welle Ch. 217 Telelatino Ch. 218 ATN Ch. 219 Odyssey Ch. 220 Fairchild TV French Package Ch. 221 CPAC French Ch. 222 TQS Montreal Ch. 223 Meteo Media Ch. 224 TV5 Ch. 225 LCN Ch. 226 RDS Ch. 227 Musique Plus Ch. 228 Teletoon Ch. 229 Tele-Quebec Ch. 230 MusiMax Adult Ch. 195 Red Light About Westman Communications Group Westman is a customer-focused cooperative providing leadership in communication and information technology products and services in cable TV, fibre optics, computer networks, data transport, Internet, and advertising. Westman owns and operates local radio stations 880 CKLQ and 94.7 STAR FM that broadcast to the western area of the province. Westman Communications Group is the operating name for Westman Media Cooperative Ltd., which provides service throughout Western Manitoba. As a customerowned cooperative, Westman is proud of its strong commitment to its customers and the communities it serves. To learn more about Westman Communications Group visit. For more information please contact: Neil Thomson Director, Marketing & Sales Westman Communications Group 1906 Park Avenue, Brandon MB R7B 0R9 Phone: 204.571.7335 Fax: 204.726.0853
Here is a broader description of the new channels launching. TVA Montreal - The number one French network in North America, featuring dramas, news and sports. APTN - Watch APTN for a celebration and sharing of Aboriginal peoples' journeys and cultures. In addition to culture and current affairs, APTN programming also includes comedy, sports and documentaries in English, French and a number of Aboriginal languages. NFL Network - Loaded with original news and information shows, press conferences, college coverage, game replays, highlights and live action, NFL Network is every football fan s dream. Casino & Gaming TV - From beginners to the most seasoned pros, any gaming fan will find useful and entertaining instruction and information CGTV. You ll get everything from high stakes tournaments at exotic destinations to sports wagering and casino entertainment. MTV Canada - Energetic and interactive, MTV Canada isn t just chart topping video flow. Viewers get a variety of programming to keep them up to speed on current events, celebrities, and issues. WFN (World Fishing Network) - Offers a wide array of fishing shows and entertainment. Enough fishing contests and tournaments captured on television, to satisfy any fishing enthusiast! Military Channel - Viewers go behind the lines and beyond the history books with Military, the channels that examines everything from the human face of battle to the critical strategic decisions and latest high-tech hardware. Speed - Speed is home of many of the top motor sports series in the world, including the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Formula One, USAC, World Rally, ASA, IHA, ALMS, Grand Am, F3000, and live coverage of the AMA and FIM Motorcycle road racing events. Fight Network - It s show time, Fight Fans, your channel has arrived! Fight Network delivers the best of boxing, mixed martial arts and other combatant styles along with top-notch fight theme movies. GolTV - A 24-hour soccer channel dedicated to covering all the games and interviewing players. GolTV covers the biggest events in soccer, such as the UEFA Cup, World Cup Qualifiers, and the Brazilian Cup.
CTV HD - In the incredible quality of High Definition, this channel features local news and advertising as well as network programming, popular dramas, sitcoms and sporting events. CBC HD - You ll experience the best of CBC local news, national shows, and more all in the larger-than-life detail of High Definition. WGN Chicago HD - Delivers sports coverage of the Cubs and White Sox baseball, NBA champion Chicago Bulls, and over 50 hours of movies each week, along with recent off network series as well as old-tyme favorites. WGN also carries programming from The WB. Showcase HD - Showcase HD is the number one destination for uncut movies and provocative series, in high-definition. A&E HD - Programming ranges from critically acclaimed original series and movies, to innovative specials, feature film presentations, and contemporary performances all in High Definition. National Geographic National Geographic HD is your destination for animals, nature, science, history and cultures. It's everything you love about the National Geographic Channel, only in high-definition. Discovery HD - An exploration of the fascinating worlds of nature, science and technology, and adventure. Deutsche Welle - Experience news and cultural highlights from a European and German perspective, from politics to the economy, culture and sports. DW-TV features broadcasts not only in German, but also in English and Spanish. Telelatino - Presents Italian, Spanish and English language programs including sports, movies, soap operas, talk shows, documentaries, and more. ATN - This specialty channel focuses on South Asian movies, sports and news, providing programming in 15 South Asian languages, supplemented with English programming. Odyssey - In addition to programming from Greece, Odyssey keeps Canada s regional Greek communities connected, through coverage of events and issues. Talk shows, movies, sports and more are featured throughout the day and night. Fairchild - Offering hours of Cantonese and Mandarin programming every week, this channel covers everything from news to health, lifestyle and even children s programming. CPAC (French) - CPAC Programs take you inside the Canadian political scene, with the most comprehensive coverage of the policies, parties, people and passions that shape our political landscape and define our national character.
TQS Montreal - A French language informative channel that features coverage of current events, new highlights, entertainment, weather, sports highlights and traveling tips. Meteo Media - French language programming. Includes local and national forecasts as well as specialized forecasts including Active Weather and Highways Conditions. TV5 - A French channel that features European programming, current affairs, Canadian documentaries, travel shows, music festivals, and much more. LCN - This French Network provides continuous news and information 24 hours a day, including headlines, sports, weather, business and economy. RDS - This French network offers sports coverage, 24 hours a day, with national, international, professional and amateur sports. Musique Plus Montreal s 'round-the-clock French language music channel that covers Top 40 music geared towards a younger audience, covering everything to do with music, from videos to game shows, from big name bands to up-and-coming hopefuls. Teletoon (French) - is Canada s only 24-hour French cartoon network, available in English and French. You'll get a hilarious line-up of cartoons for all ages, including What s New Scooby-Doo, Family Guy, and Bratz. Tele-Quebec - Featuring award-winning original children s programming, cultural, educational, and variety programs, and quality films and documentaries, in French. MusiMax - Inspired by the cultural richness from here and around the world, MusiMax gives you programs that are overflowing with musical, visual, and artistic entertainment. Red Light - Red Light District TV programming consists of adult content, a majority of which are adult films, with a focus on couples-oriented programming with programming coming from various adult film genres.