In addition to drumming with the Dennis Nykoliation band, Paul also performs with The Marvells, the Bob Jackson Dixieland Band and several others. His musical career has spanned 73 years. Dad made me take amp back as it was too loud. Alex has become a prolific Entertainer and one of Canada's Finest Accordionist. Many times we volunteered our music for a fund raising social in aid of burned out families or in aid of some medical need. He started playing the cymbaly (dulcimer) at age 7.

Questions about your CFCW Key Tag? This month, we’re featuring Nice Horse! Yes you guessed it, I now listen to the same station I grew up with however a new station number now of 840 am, and I catch myself on Sunday evenings especially if I driving for real estate appointment tuning in to the Ukrainian hour. I also distributed records and tapes all over Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. 56 years later, Boris and the band are still playing and continuing the legacy it started in 1959.

I have played at several family weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and funerals. This is open to the public and is always sold out far in advance. Along with playing regularly with his band, Wally, also, filled in with many other bands - The Interlake Polka Kings, Polka Drifters from Winnipeg, and the Russell Orchestra, B&B Ranch Boys, Trail Riders, Four Seasons, and others in the local area. WALLY YANCHYCKI - Recipient of the UMA Legendary Achievement Award 2010, and the UMA Lifetime Achievement Award 2015. Myron along with Ray Black, and Melvin Senkew entertained at Senior's Homes in Vita, Steinbach, St.  |Pierre, and Beausejour. I also taught Music and Ukrainian at various grade levels. I do give St.Vlad’s credit for the training I received regarding my Ukrainian culture. While he no longer plays in a full time band, he enjoys playing Ukrainian old time music for seniors throughout the Interlake. Victor was born on November 30th, 1943 and raised in the Myrnam, Alberta area. Victor played the violin for over 50 years. 1621 on our top list from our listeners. Among the numerous bookings in Manitoba, the band was featured a couple times at the Zabava on the Red River Exhibition Grounds in Winnipeg. Steven Chwok is first and foremost a musician in the Ukrainian community. ".

The opening broadcast was a presentation of the story of CFCW’s listening area…the builders of the district, including the pioneers of t… His talent and passion for music and the Ukrainian culture will be an everlasting mark for generations to come. Her soft spoken nature on the exterior was in contrast to the strength and determination of her inner spirit and that we would see on so many difficult occasions throughout her life. This led to the Panio Brothers doing several concerts in Alberta and Saskatchewan as well as playing for wedding, cabarets and dances throughout the Prairie Provinces. I was instrumental in organizing and promoting four recordings. No matter if news or music, CFCW 840 AM provides you witheverything you need. Sherwood Park, They began dating and married 2 years later. I discussed the idea with Bill Woloshyn and he wanted to record them under his band’s name.