Northwestel has committed to support the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada events in Whitehorse and Dawson this February. Northwestel’s support will include family fun events, video feeds and front row access on Community Cable 9.

“The Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada celebrations are such great, community focused events,” said Paul Flaherty, President and CEO of Northwestel. “We’re really happy to be able to support this celebration in a number of different ways and are looking forward to the festivities that these events will bring.”
 

Northwestel’s support for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada includes:

• A hockey carnival at the Canada Games Centre on Feb. 12, with games and fun prizes;
• Prizes for fans at the Dawson Nuggets and Ottawa Senators Alumni rematch in Dawson City; and,
• Airing of the Western Hockey League game and more on Community Cable 9.
   

Stay tuned for a complete schedule of events and the Northwestel Community Cable 9 television listing of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada content.
In 2010, Northwestel contributed more than $601,000 in cash and in-kind donations to many northern community groups. Throughout its history, Northwestel has played a key role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North. Northwestel is recognized as a key contributor to the well-being of northern communities through its community investment program and the volunteer contributions of its employees.
 

Northwestel provides complete telecommunications solutions and entertainment services in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, northern British Columbia and High Level, Alberta. The company’s operations span nearly 4 million square kilometres of the most remote and rugged areas of Canada.