Years of volunteerism to be celebrated

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Published on Thursday, November 17, 2016

Submitted photo. On Nov. 28, a celebration is planned to thank Pat and Ivan Traill for close to three decades of volunteer work done for NACTV.

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press

After close to three decades behind the camera and behind the scenes at NACTV, Ivan and Pat Traill are retiring. Later this month, the community will have a chance to celebrate their contributions to access television, both in Neepawa and beyond.

At the end of September 1977, Ivan and Pat Traill held a meeting in the front room of their home. This gathering was the start of NACTV, Neepawa’s community access television station. Through the station’s entire history, the couple have been actively involved. With Ivan acting as station manager, the couple could be found across the region filming and editing the programming that eventually would be broadcast across Canada. 

Following the Rotary TV Auction on Wednesday, Nov. 9, the Traills retired from active participation in the station and on Monday, Nov. 28, their years of volunteerism will be recognized. The retirement recognition evening will be held at the Neepawa Legion Hall and will start with a gathering at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

“It’s open to anyone… It’s a thank you to Ivan and Pat,” said Dave Bennet, who is co-chairing the event with his wife Myra. The Bennets are hoping to see current and former NACTV volunteers, supporters of the station, as well as anyone who would like to thank the Traills for their contribution to access television in Neepawa.

In addition to the gathering and meal, there will also be some entertainment.

Tickets can be purchased at the NACTV office, Harris Pharmacy and the Neepawa Banner.  The deadline to purchase tickets is 12 noon on Thursday, Nov. 24.