Hola, Cuba!

Posted on February 2, 2012 | More Posts About:

Wanna go to Cuba?  Thought so. 989 XFM and Fraser & Hoyt Travel are sending you on a week-long, all-inclusive vacation to the five-star Paradisus Princesa del Mar in Varadero – a Melia Cuba hotel! To qualify, we’re prepping you with the “Spanish Word of the Day” via the XFM Facebook page. Get it, then listen for your cue to call between 7-8, 10-11 and 2-3 weekdays and 10-11 and 2-3 weekends. Friday March 9th, we award el ganador….that means the winner! You’ll have blue sky, white sand, clear water and everyone else red with envy. Get ready to say “Hola, Cuba!” with Fraser & Hoyt Travel and 989 XFM. It all begins Monday.

Brought to you by:

JR Rahey’s Furniture & Appliances – “Locations In Antigonish and New Glasgow”
Cameron’s Jewellery – “A Name You Can Trust”
MacGillivray Fuels – “Always Trying To Serve You Better”
Brierly Home Centre – “Your Independent Retailer of Kent Homes”
MacDonald Chrysler – “Your Locally Owned and Operated Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep Dealer”
Central – “Your Partner In Home Improvement”
Leaves and Limbs, In The Outpost Building South River – “Live Life At Full Draw”
Highland Cellular – “Your Authorized Telus Dealer.  Post Road, Antigonish”
Refreshingly Pure Water Villa, St. Andrews Street – “The Choice Is Clear”

****TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Flight:

- Roundtrip airfare for two from Halifax to Varadero, Cuba.
- Valid for travel during the April 15, 2012 to August 30th 2012 period.
- Prize tickets are subject to space availability at time of booking.
- Travel is valid in economy class only.
- Travel must be completed by August 30, 2012. No exceptions are possible.
- Once reservation is made, no changes can be made.
- Taxes/fees are excluded.
- Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable and not redeemable for cash.
- Frequent flyer mileage accumulation is not permitted.
- Stopovers are not permitted.
- Use of eUpgrade certificates is not permitted.

Meliã Hotels International:

- One week-stay at the 5-star Paradisus Princesa del Mar in Varadero, Cuba.
- Travel between April 15 and August 30th, 2012 according to availability (Request must be made at least 1 month prior to date selected.)
- Travel must be completed by August 30th 2012. No exceptions are possible.
- No changes allowed once reservation is confirmed.
- Prize has no monetary or refund value.
- Taxes/fees are excluded.
- Prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and not redeemable for cash.
- Transfers, flight, personal expenses, insurance or departure taxes not included.

General Terms & Conditions:

- Advance reservations are mandatory as prizes are subject to space being available.
- Winners are requested to select a minimum of three preferred travel dates in case first choices are not available.
- Prizes must be taken as awarded.
- No substitutions of prizes for alternate travel arrangements are possible.
- Winner must be 18+ years old.
- Winner must have a valid Canadian passport.
- XFM’s regular waiting period of sixty days between prize wins is waived for THIS CONTEST ONLY.  If you have won since January 9th, you are eligible for “Hola, Cuba!”.  You may win one other contest during this time period and still be eligible as well, should you not have won since January 9th.

How Did You Pop The Question?

Posted on February 2, 2012 | More Posts About:

Dinner and a show – a timeless night out. 989 XFM, Theatre Antigonish and Gabrieau’s Bistro want you to enjoy that. This month, Theatre Antigonish debuts “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!” – a comedy about all things love and relationships. The original off-Broadway production site saw over 50 marriage proposals! That’s where you come in. We want to hear your proposal story. Whether you got down on one knee or stood with two feet, e-mail promotions@989xfm.ca and tell us what happened! Starting Monday the 13th, we’ll read selected proposal stories on air. If yours is read, you qualify for the grand prize draw Thursday the 16th – a pair of tickets to “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!” and dinner for two at Gabrieau’s Bistro! So, How Did You Pop The Question? Brought you by Theatre Antigonish, Gabrieau’s Bistro and 989 XFM.

An Evening with Kim Wempe

Posted on January 23, 2012 | More Posts About:

989 XFM and Antigonish Computer Repair are proud to present “An Evening with Kim Wempe” Friday, February 17th at Justamere Cafe!  The Saskatchewan transplant calls Antigonish home, and her influences Serena Ryder, Bob Dylan, Kathleen Edwards, Sara Harmer, Janis Joplin and more.  Her debut full-length Painting With Tides has solidified her as one of the province’s acts to keep an eye on.

In honour of the show, Justamere will have a special menu.  Your order must be placed by 7:30, and the doors open at 7:00 with showtime at 8:00.  Tickets are $15 in advance at Justamere Cafe, Brendan’s Fairway and the Tall & Small Cafe, and $20 at the door. Keep listening for your chance to win them as well!  Learn more about Kim by checking out her official website.

My Funny Valentine

Posted on December 28, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM and VON Antigonish are proud to present “My Funny Valentine” Saturday, February 4th at St. FX’s MacKay Room!  As performed by Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison and featuring the Joe Waye Trio, “My Funny Valentine” is a classic song and story featuring lots of hilarity!  Showtime is 7:30, and tickets can be bought at VON Antigonish, Needs Convenience, Brosha’s Short Stoppe, Brendan’s Fairway and the Keating Centre Box Office.  Proudly presented by VON Antigonish and 989 XFM!

Antigonish Minor Hockey 50/50 Draws

Posted on November 17, 2011 | More Posts About:

The Antigonish Minor Hockey Association holds weekly 50/50 draws Sundays, right here on XFM!  Tickets can be bought from any player, as well as the following locations:

MacDonald’s Convenience (St. Andrew’s)
Henry’s Esso (Lower South River)
Brosha’s Short Stoppe (Lower South River)
The Wheel Pizza and Sub Shop
Farrell’s Ultramar
MacFarlane’s Main Street Irving
Brendan’s Fairway
MacEachern’s Ultramar
Bennett’s Market
Antigonish Arena Canteen
Post Road Irving
Post Road Ultramar
Atlantic Superstore Lotto Booth
Cleve’s Source For Sports
Ron MacGillivray Chev Olds
MacDonald Chrysler

Learn more here.  Proudly supported by 989 XFM!

Cape Breton Screaming Eagles

Posted on November 17, 2011 | More Posts About:

The thought of attending a Cape Breton Screaming Eagles game “flies” with 989 XFM, so all season long we have tickets for you to check them out at Centre 200 in Sydney!  Keep listening for your chance to win, and see their full schedule and more here.

Family Fun Lotta Lotto

Posted on November 1, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM is proud to present the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Antigonish “Family Fun Lotta Lotto”.  Throughout 2012, draws will be made for many great prizes – good luck if you bought a calendar!  There are lots of weekly prizes, and here are the monthly ones:

February 3rd: Crystal Palace & Ramada Plaza – Family of four day pass and one night’s accommodation at the Ramada in Moncton.

March 3rd: Magic Valley & Holiday Inn – Family of four day pass and one night’s accommodation in Stellarton.

April 7th: Magic Mountain & Holiday Inn – Family of four day pass and one night’s accommodation in Moncton.

May 5th: Festival Antigonish & Boston Pizza – Family of Family Stage pass and two adult entrees/two kids meals.

June 2nd: Central Supplies “Swing ‘N’ Slide Set”.

July 7th: Highland Games family of four weekend pass.

August 4th: Canadian Tire camping package.

September 8th: Fraser & Hoyt $2000 travel voucher and four one-day Disney World Park hopper passes.

October 6th: MacGillivray Fuels $300 gift card.

November 3rd: $500 cash.

December 1st: $500 cash.

Learn more by calling BBBS of Antigonish at 863-5332, and good luck!  Listen for the draws Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 right here on XFM!

Halifax Mooseheads

Posted on October 19, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM is Moose Country!  Keep listening for your chance to win a flex pair of Halifax Mooseheads tickets – use them anytime you want during the 2011-2012 season!  For the full schedule and more visit the Mooseheads’ official website.

 

XFM Zone

Posted on September 6, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM, the Antigonish Arena and the Antigonish Bulldogs want you to enjoy a night at the game! Get in the XFM Zone with friends, family, co-workers, classmates, anyone and catch the Bulldogs in action on us!  You’ll get on our x-clusive guest list, and be acknowledged during a stoppage in play!  Whether you bring three, thirteen or 33 people, the Zone is a great way to x-perience Bulldogs hockey!   Click here for their schedule, and shoot an e-mail to promotions@989xfm.ca with who you are and who you’d bring to score your chance to get VIP treatment in the Antigonish Arena’s XFM Zone!

St. FX Athletics

Posted on September 6, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM is a proud supporter of St. FX Athletics!  Whether it’s football, hockey, volleyball, basketball, rugby or beyond, find out when to cheer on the X-Men and X-Women in person here.  Also, listen for “The Blue & White Report” Thursday nights at seven and Fridays at 8:30am and noon.  Go X Go from 989 XFM!

X-Men 7th Player

Posted on September 2, 2011 | More Posts About:

Sometimes three forwards, two defensemen and a goalie just isn’t enough. 989 XFM and the St. FX X-Men  need you to suit up and be that extra push, that 7th Player! The 989 XFM/St. FX X-Men 7th Player gets to hit the ice with the X-Men during a home game at the Keating Centre.  X-perience the pre-game skate and national anthem on the ice with the team and, of course, attend the game afterwards! Because every team needs a good young core, the 7th Player is open to kids 5-12 years old. E-mail promotions@989xfm.ca with name, age, address and phone number (s) and get your game face ready for the 989 XFM/St. FX X-Men 7th Player!

Antigonish Bulldogs

Posted on August 22, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM is proud to support our hometown Bulldogs as they play for a NSJHL championship and Don Johnson Cup!  Here’s their remaining home schedule, with all games beginning at 7:30 at the Antigonish Arena:

Friday, February 3rd: Pictou County Scotians
Wednesday, February 8th: Strait Pirates
Sunday, February 12th: Cumberland County Blues

For more on the Bulldogs and Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League, head to their official website.  Why not catch the game in the XFM Zone?  Enter here on our site, and you also have a chance to play the “XFM/Subway Score-O” for $500 during second intermissions!  Lots of good times throughout the season at the Dog Pound!

Antigonish Performing Arts

Posted on August 16, 2011 | More Posts About:

989 XFM is proud to support Antigonish Performing Arts! Check them out during the 2011-2012 season:

Monday, February 27th: The Schumann Letters.
Tuesday, March 6th: Vancouver Chamber Choir (***held at St. Ninian’s Cathedral).
Sunday, March 11th: Simone Osborne (soprano), Tyler Duncan (baritone), Erika Switzer (piano).  Debut Atlantic.
Friday, March 16th: Richard Raymond (piano), Michael Guttman (violin).

All performances are held at Immaculatta Hall unless otherwise noted.  Subscriptions can be bought at concerts or by mail using the form provided here.  At the door admission is $20, $15 for seniors and $5 for students.