Regina, SK – The Annual General Meeting of Access Communications Co-operative was held January 21, 2020 simultaneously in Access studios across the province. Members of the Co-operative as well as members of the public were invited to attend.
Access Communications announced strong financial performance, with positive net income and growth in its revenue, cash flows and earnings. As a not-for-profit co-operative, 100% of earnings are re-invested into communities in Saskatchewan. In 2019, the Co-operative invested in new and upgraded infrastructure as part of a five-year $100-million investment plan.
“Access Communications is all about possibilities – bringing you the technology you want, the service you deserve and helping this province be the best it can be. That’s the co-operative difference!” said Brenda Watson, 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors for Access. “The Board devoted significant time this year ensuring that we are well positioned to meet the changing environment head on. The Board understands that a long-term focus, discipline and ongoing investment are required to achieve our goal of serving the needs of our communities now and in the future.”
The Board of Directors of Access Communications Co-operative is pleased to announce that Hiedi Pearson has been elected Chair of the Board for 2020. Hiedi Pearson is the Vice President of Human Resources and Member of the Senior Management Team at Harvard Developments Inc. in Regina. She also currently sits on the board of directors of Ranch Ehrlo Society and is a member of the 2020 Grey Cup Committee.
Four directors were elected to Access Communications Board of Directors at the annual general meeting.
Doreen Polischuk was appointed Vice Chair of the Board. Doreen lives in La Ronge, Saskatchewan and is retired, formerly with the Besnard Lake Correctional Camp.
Patrick Kelly was re-elected to the board and is a retired lawyer and Queen’s Counsel, formerly with McDougal Gauley. He lives in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Two new directors were elected, Lorna Knudson and Juanity Polegi. Lorna is retired and a former Executive Director for the Regina Community Clinic. Juanita is the Executive Director for the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce and Assistant Manager for the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association.
Access Communications 2020 Board of Directors
Hiedi Pearson (Chair), Regina
Alan Bachynski, Regina
Steve Compton, Regina
David Dekker, North Battleford
Patrick Kelly, Regina
Lorna Knudson, Regina
James Lainton, Estevan
Kama Leier, Regina
Juanita Polegi, Yorkton
Doreen Polischuk, La Ronge
Karen Smith, Regina
Twila Walkeden, Weyburn
Brenda Watson, Regina
About Access Communications Co-operative
Access Communications Co-operative is one of Saskatchewan’s largest telecommunications companies, but we do so much more than provide reliable, affordable Internet, television, telephone and security services. What makes Access unique is our involvement in the communities we serve, especially through our Access7 community channels.
Access Communications began serving customers in 1978. For over 40 years, we have grown into a province-wide co-operative serving over 235 communities and 160,000 sq. km of rural areas in Saskatchewan. As a not-for-profit co-operative, we invest 100% of our earnings back into the communities and rural areas where we live and do business. To learn more about our Co-operative, visit www.myaccess.ca