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DOC urges review of decision to shutter SCN


TORONTO – The Documentary Organization of Canada has asked the Sasketchewan government to reconsider its decision to shutter the provincial educational broadcaster SCN. In a letter dated March 30th, the group said that it was “extremely disappointed” with the decision which it says "affects not only Saskatchewan but also the independent production community across the country”.“In an era of multiple channels and large conglomerates, SCN stood out as the only channel actually representing the Saskatchewan public to itself”, the letter reads. “Its unique regional voice provides Saskatchewan citizens access to their culture and history while bringing Saskatchewan culture to the rest of Canada...