For over 20 years, Access7 was the name for Access Communications鈥� community channels. The co-operative unveiled the new name and look for the platform: AccessNow TV on September 1.
鈥淥ne of the pillars of our co-operative鈥檚 mission is to tell the stories of Saskatchewan through community programming,鈥� said Jim Deane, CEO at Access Communications. 鈥淭hanks to our incredible community producers, staff and volunteers, our community channels have brought these unique stories to life for over 40 years. We showcase our province with a variety of lifestyle, culture, entertainment, and sports programming, including live, on-location events. AccessNow TV鈥檚 new modern look is an opportunity for those stories to reach new generation of creators and viewers alike.鈥澛�
As a not-for-profit, community-owned co-operative, Access Communications reinvests over $2.5 million per year into community programming.
Its original community channel, Cable Regina Channel 3, launched in 1978. Forty-two years later, AccessNow TV is in nearly 100 communities across the province 鈥� each with its own community channel and local shows.
AccessNow TV airs over 2,800 hours of first-run local programs.聽
鈥淎ccessNow TV speaks to what is happening right now in the communities we serve,鈥� said Tracey Mucha, Community Programming Manager at Access Communications. 鈥淲hen Access7 launched, all its programming aired on the linear TV channel 7. But we no longer deliver content in a linear world. Our community programming is available in High Definition, Video on Demand and YouTube. We wanted our name to reflect the innovation and growth of not only our platform, but our province.鈥澛�
AccessNow TV launched on September 1 in nearly 100 communities across Saskatchewan.
