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Access launches NFL Network beyond the big city

REGINA - NFL Network, the 24/7 league-owned cable channel was launched this week by Access Communications. Access customers in Yorkton, Melville, Weyburn, Estevan and The Battlefords with a digital cable package will automatically receive NFL Network on channel 98 at no additional cost. "After launching the channel in Regina last year and then making significant upgrades to our regional systems, we are now able to offer NFL Network to sports fans in our larger regional communities across the province," said Rick Fraser, vice-president, marketing. www.nflnetwork.ca www.accesscomm.ca