Subscribe to SCN's News FeedSCN, along with the RCMP, RCMP Heritage Centre and JenCor Entertainment Inc. is holding an open house for the television series Courage in Red. This series recognizes and celebrates the men and women of Canada’s national police force.
“The RCMP is a world-renowned and highly respected police force,” the Minister Responsible for SCN, Dustin Duncan said. “By watching this series, viewers will learn how they have earned this reputation as they follow cadets training at “Depot”; witness the challenges of policing in remote communities and see how they maintain peace and order in countries throughout the world.”
SCN begins airing Courage in Red, a 13-part series, on February 23rd. The series gives viewers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the training, preparation and challenges the RCMP engage in everyday to maintain law and order in Canada.
“It was a remarkable experience working with the RCMP and making this documentary series,” series Producer Jessica Webb said. “We were able to film things never before seen by the public and, as a result of doing so, hope that viewers will gain a greater appreciation for what these talented men and women do on our behalf.”
"More than 13 hundred RCMP officers perform federal, provincial and municipal policing duties in Saskatchewan," said D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert, Saskatchewan Minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing. "Saskatchewan residents appreciate the vital role the RCMP plays in keeping our communities safe, dating back to the earliest days of our province."
“Courage in Red showcases the dedication of the men and women of the RCMP as it educates the public about the service we provide to Canadians and abroad”, Sergeant Patricia Flood, Media Relations Officer with the RCMP said. “It's a very dynamic series and it was very exciting for the RCMP to be involved in the creation of Courage in Red”.
SCN broadcasts high-quality, educational programs that examine issues relevant to the people of our province. From documentaries that shed light on the world we live in, to children’s shows that promote literacy, numeracy and skills development, SCN offers TV that engages, informs and inspires the entire family.
For more information on this and other programs airing on SCN, please visit www.scn.ca. To learn more about the RCMP and its heritage go to www.rcmpheritagecentre.com.
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For more information, contact:
Fabian Contreras
Saskatchewan Communications Network
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0490 ext. 261
Email: fcontreras@scn.ca
SCN has been nominated for a 2010 Saskatchewan Tourism Award of Excellence under the Corporate Partner of the Year category for its 15 Minutes of Fame anthology video series showcasing the diverse people, places and events that shape our province. It is the first time SCN has been nominated for this award.
“We are extremely pleased with the success of this SCN initiative,” said Twyla MacDougall, President and CEO of SCN. “When it first started, we never would have imagined the success. To date over 100 Saskatchewan stories have aired, featuring charming topics from all four corners of this province.”
15 Minutes of Fame is an innovative platform for communities to generate interest in their history, people, events, celebrations and special places. The series gives people an opportunity to discover our province and help generate visitor and tourism interest to places and events already well known and others waiting to be discovered. Individual videos are often used by communities to market and promote their unique stories and special attractions and generate tourism interest.
“I want to thank the West Central Tourism Association for nominating SCN for this prestigious award and extend my best wishes to all those nominated”, said MacDougall.
SCN airs more made in Saskatchewan programs than any other provincial broadcaster. Broadcast to over 90% of Saskatchewan households and available nationally on satellite, SCN delivers commercial-free stories that celebrate the culture and heritage of our province, connecting the people of our region to a world of ideas
For more information contact:
Fabian Contreras
Manager, Policy and Stakeholder Relations
Saskatchewan Communications Network
306-787-0490 ext. 261
fcontreras@scn.ca
Saskatchewan’s film, television and digital media community came together in Regina on December 2, 2009 to celebrate the achievements of their peers. The Showcase Awards recognizes the achievements of those that work in the film, TV and digital media industry in Saskatchewan both on screen and behind the cameras.
“SCN was extremely pleased to be a sponsor of this event and help to celebrate the achievements of those in our industry,” said Twyla MacDougall, President and CEO of SCN. “On behalf of everyone at SCN, congratulations to the nominees and winners at this years Showcase Awards.”
Among those that took home Showcase Awards are a number of productions that were funded by SCN and others that were developed through partnerships with other broadcasters. They include:
For a complete list of the nominees and winners, visit www.smpia.sk.ca.
In addition to those that won Showcase Awards, a special presentation was made to the winner of an interactive panel presentation called “The Future is Multi-Platform”. SCN awarded a cash prize of $1,500 to Zima Junction Productions Inc. for their documentary project Catalogue of Light.
SCN is proud to broadcast high-quality, educational programs created by Saskatchewan producers that examine issues relevant to the people of our province. From documentaries that shed light on the world we live in, to children’s shows that promote literacy, numeracy and skills development SCN offers TV that engages, informs and inspires the entire family.
For more information contact:
Fabian Contreras
Manager, Policy and Stakeholder Relations
Saskatchewan Communications Network
306-787-0490 ext. 261