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  • Folk Fest day pass contest

    Posted by Rob on June 26th, 2010

    We’re taking entries up to July 5th for our Folk Fest contest. Enter to win a day pass to the amazing Winnipeg International Folk Fest. We have four passes to give away.

    This premium contest is only open to CKUW donors*. If you missed your chance to donate, you can still contribute at our offices or online at fundrive.ckuw.ca

    Enter the contest here: Folk Fest Day Pass Contest

    *Paid donors of $30 and up will qualify.

  • Final Week of Garageland

    Posted by Rob on June 24th, 2010

    Tune in Saturday at 8am for the final episode of Garageland for 2010! The Half Pints Scavenger hunt is on again along with all the regular excitement of Garagelands back lane adventures.

    You can register your sale at garageland.ckuw.ca or call in live with sale announcements, tips and finds at 774-6877.

    Thank you to all the sponsors that made Garagleand a success this year:

    The Winnipeg Free Press
    Half Pints Brewing
    Kustom Kulture
    Wild Planet
    The Bookman
    Extreme Pita
    Casa Burrito

  • The CCRP in Hati

    Posted by Rob on June 22nd, 2010

    CKUW’s News Director Geoffrey Young is in Hati continuing his work with the Canadian Communication Relief Project. The CCRP works to help disaster affected communities re-establish communications and support systems. CKUW has been covering Hatian issues for quite some time and you can hear updates from Geoffrey on People of Interest, Monday-Wednesday at 8am.

    The CCRP can use your support for the work they do, to find out more about their current project go to: ccrphaiti.org

    CKUW is accepting donations via cheque:

    CCRP
    c/o 95.9 FM CKUW
    University of Winnipeg
    0R30, 515 Portage Avenue
    Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9

  • Folk Fest ticket contest

    Posted by Rob on June 19th, 2010

    CKUW has partnered with the Winnipeg International Folk Fest again this year to be able to offer four day passes to our listeners.

    This premium contest is only open to CKUW donors*. If you missed your chance to donate, you can still contribute at our offices or online at fundrive.ckuw.ca

    Enter the contest here: Folk Fest Day Pass Contest

    *Paid donors of $30 and up will qualify.

  • Half Pints Garageland Scavenger Hunt on again tomorrow!

    Posted by Rob on June 18th, 2010

    Tune in this Saturday for Garageland week three. At 9am we’ll call into the Half Pints brewery to find out what that days scavenger hunt goal is. All you have to do is find the requested item/s and bring it to the Half Pints brewery at 550 Roseberry St before noon.

    Anyone can participate and if you bring back the best stuff you’ll win a keg of St. James Pale!

    Garageland airs every Saturday in June from 8am to 1pm. Register your sale at garageland.ckuw.ca.