CTV Morning Live and Bell Media Radio Stations Announce "Manitobaville", a Contest Awarding $25,000 for One Worthy Community Project

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May 29, 2015, 11:20 ET

– Manitobans need to rally together, get input on community needs, and submit a video pitch to have their community crowned "Manitobaville" –
– Manitobaville is made possible by Westoba Credit Union, SAFE Work Manitoba, Robertson College, Chicken Chef, Star Building Materials Ltd., and Recycle Everywhere –

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WINNIPEG, May 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Bell Media Manitoban properties including CTV MORNING LIVE, 103.1 Virgin Radio, TSN 1290, 96.1 BOB FM, 101 The Farm, and 99.9 BOB FM, along with sponsors Westoba Credit Union, SAFE Work Manitoba, Robertson College, Chicken Chef, Star Building Materials Ltd, and Recycle Everywhere, announced today the launch of Manitobaville^®, a contest offering communities the chance to win $25,000 to support a local project.

Entrants are tasked with filming a short video explaining their dream project and the difference it will make for their community. Projects can include a park, a monument, a building upgrade – the sky's the limit. The successful entrant will receive a $25,000 cheque towards the Manitobaville project of their community's choice, with the winning community being crowned Manitobaville 2015.

The Top 10 finalists will be announced August 7, 2015 across participating media outlets to give viewers and listeners the chance to vote for their favourite project. The winning submission will be announced two weeks later on August 21, 2015 after final voting results are tallied.

For complete rules and regulations, click here.

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Presenting Sponsors:
SAFE Work Manitoba: www.safemanitoba.com
Westoba Credit Union: www.westoba.com

Supporting Sponsors:
Chicken Chef: www.chickenchef.ca
Recycle Everywhere: www.recycleeverywhere.ca
Robertson College: www.robertsoncollege.com
Star Building Materials Ltd.: www.starbuilding.ca

About CTV MORNING LIVE
CTV News MORNING LIVE is Manitoba's most-watched morning show with hosts Eleanor Coopsammy and Kris Laudien, weather specialist Terri Apostle, Jesse Carlson in Traffic, social media expert Kelly Linehan, and out in the community Rachel Legace. CTV MORNING LIVE – it's everything viewers need: news, weather, and traffic weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m.

About Bell Media Radio
Bell Media Radio is Canada's top-ranked radio broadcaster, with 106 licensed radio stations in 54 markets across Canada, including Virgin Radio, Canada's #1 ranked contemporary hit radio network, along with top brands TSN, NRJ, CHUM FM, Rouge fm, and QMFM. Recognizing the diversity of each market it serves, Bell Media Radio has a strong reputation for providing exemplary service to these communities and is a leader in innovative programming. In addition to music, news, weather, and sports, listeners also tune in for information on local politics, events, entertainment, and other community issues. Across Canada, Bell Media Radio is the largest radio provider and is ranked first in people reached and hours tuned.

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