Regina, SK – Access Communications Co-operative (Access) announced the results of the Fiscal 2024 year to individual and organizational members, delegates, and the public at its Annual General Meeting held January 14, 2025.
Access announced a solid financial performance for the year investing $25.6 million in capital spending. The organization also invested nearly $2.5 million in its community programming channel, AccessNow TV, which now airs in over 115 communities across the province. As a not-for-profit, community-owned co-operative, Access reinvests 100% of its earnings into the communities and rural areas it serves.
The Board of Directors of Access Communications Co-operative elected Lorna Knudson Chair of the Board for 2025.
“What makes us truly unique is Access reinvests its profits back into the products, services, and the communities we are honoured to support,” said Lorna Knudson, 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors for Access. “ I want to thank our Past Chair Karen Smith for her leadership and dedication. I’m incredibly honoured to work with a dynamic group of individuals committed to the overall success of our Co-operative.”
Two directors were re-elected to the Access Communications Board of Directors for 2025 including:.
• Gina McGinn from Regina who is the Director, Governance and Strategy for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
• Regan Beck from Meadow Lake who is the Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Meadow Lake.
In addition, four new directors were elected to the board including:
• Deborah Charles from La Ronge who is the CEO of the Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation.
• Trina Clairmont from Regina who is a Financial Systems Analyst with The Corner Office CFO.
• Ngee Cau from Regina who is a National Accounts Manager for Grainger Canada.
• Brian Wright from Estevan who is a retired Vice Principal from Estevan Comprehensive School.
For the full Access Communications 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements, visit:
https://www.myaccess.ca/about-access/our-organization/publications.
Access Communications 2025 Board of Directors
Lorna Knudson - Chair
Karen Smith – Past Chair
Leslie Ciz – Vice Chair
Gina McGinn – Board Secretary
Juanita Polegi
Ryan Janke
Regan Beck
Collin Pullar
Kyle Mitchell
Deborah Charles
Trina Clairmont
Brian Wright
Ngee Cau