Regina, SK – Although Monday’s rainy day made the crowd a bit smaller, over 1,000 spectators soaked up the festival atmosphere as 145 classic vehicles took centre stage at the 13th annual Access Communications Labour Day Show N Shine. The event, held at Access Communications Community Park in Regina, raised $20,184 for the Regina Food Bank.
“As a community-owned co-operative, we're proud to support local families by fighting hunger,” said Jim Deane, Chief Executive Officer, Access Communications Co-operative. “The whole neighbourhood was full of exhibitors and spectators – what an amazing day.”
41% of those served by the Regina Food Bank are children. During the summer, much of the food support that kids rely on are not available, and the demand on the Food Bank increases. “This has been a busy summer at the Food Bank and demand only increases in the fall” said John Bailey, CEO, Regina Food Bank. “The Show N Shine happens at a critical time for us and we are extremely grateful to Access and all the community partners who made it happen. The generosity and support from our business partners and the people of Regina make our work possible.”
The event is organized in partnership between Access Communications Co-operative and the Collectors Car Club of Saskatchewan, together with 80 volunteers. For the past four years, the event has been proudly presented by CAA Saskatchewan. “We are pleased to be a major part of this successful family event that not only showcases southern Saskatchewan’s best in vintage and classic vehicles, but also helps families who rely on the Regina Food Bank,” said Fred Titanich, President & CEO, CAA Saskatchewan. “We trust that all participants enjoyed this year’s Show N Shine and the CAA Family Fun Zone. See you next year!”
Supporting sponsors include Abadoo Promotion Group, Custom Creations, Western Litho Printers, Loraas Disposal, Bennett Dunlop Ford, Sherwood Co-op, Harbour Landing Village, Auto Electric Services, Executive Mat, Quality Tire, Regina Asphalt, Auto Gallery Subaru, Nimbus Water, Barker’s Trophies, 94.5 Jack FM, News Talk 980 CJME, Z99, Nychuk & Company, Dairy Queen, A&W, Mr. Spudds Poutinerie and More, Bon Burger, Absolute Zero and Tru North Concessions.
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.