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  • Collectible Twang Trust pins, only available at Folk Fest!

    Posted by Rob on July 8th, 2010

    Your ol’ pal Stu invites you to a FREE TwangTrust pin at this year’s Folk Festival.

    Look for them in the music tent starting on Friday or bribe Stu in person. Look for his self-serving TwangTrust (6-8pm on Wednesdays) chair at a workshop near you.

    Collect ‘em all! Swap ‘em with your friends! Pay big bucks on eBay!

  • Folk Fest pass winners

    Posted by Rob on July 5th, 2010

    Congratulations to Willow, Jen, Kristen and Jeff.

    We hope that everyone has a great time at the Folk Fest which kicks off this Wednesday July 7th. For more information about the 2010 Winnipeg International Folk Festival please check out their website: winnipegfolkfestival.ca

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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