Friday, November 4, 2016 • Vol.28 No.2 • Neepawa, Manitoba
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Neepawa keeps its ‘access to the airwaves’ NACTV holds annual general meeting Banner Staff The Neepawa Banner Massive changes have been made at Neepawa Access Television (NACTV). Just under 30 people attended the non-profit organization’s annual general meeting at the Neepawa Library on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Perhaps some of them were simply there hoping to see fireworks similar to those that occurred during the 2015 AGM, when the board chair was ousted during what turned into a very combustable get-together. While there were no such theatrics this year, that doesn’t mean that there were not some dramatic decisions made on the future of the station. NACTV’s financials were presented at the AGM. It was a tough year for the station, as it registered a $12,430 loss on operations. The loss was driven by both lower than budgeted income, including donations, as well as higher expenses. As well during the meeting, outgoing CEO and general manager Ivan Traill announced that the NACTV board of directors had entered into a management agreement with the Neepawa Banner. This agreement was needed due to Traill’s recent decision to step down from his position as board chair and CEO. Traill noted that there had been three interested parties who had recently come forward, looking to step into the managerial position. He said the board felt that the Banner provided the best long term plan to keep the station operational, while also keeping it local. “Basically, this keeps the station running. There were concerns that we’d have to shut it down, but this will keep the doors open,” noted Traill. Continued on page 15
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