CBC comedy series ‘Still Standing’ stopping in Municipality of Pipestone
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The Municipality of Pipestone will be featured in an episode of the CBC series “Still Standing.”
“This is an excellent opportunity for our municipality to showcase our growth, along with providing a memorable economic endeavor to the area,” economic development officer Tanis Chalmers said.
CBC producers originally contacted Pipestone’s leadership in the fall of 2015. Over the course of a few months, information was collected regarding the communities of Reston, Sinclair, Cromer and Pipestone, for the possibility of the show to be filmed in one of the towns.
Based on the information the municipality provided over the past year, CBC has decided to film an episode in Reston from Oct. 26-30.
“Our municipal incentives and $10 lots fascinated the CBC researcher, along with our ability to continue to be a growing community following the recent years flooding,” Chalmers said.
“Still Standing” follows comedian Jonny Harris across the country as he discovers the hidden comedy in Canada’s far-flung small towns. Harris takes a journey to find humour in the oddest of places — small towns on the ropes. After immersing himself in the lives of local characters and unearthing the tall tales of these tiny towns, he delivers an original standup comedy routine in the community.
The show has featured Manitou and Pilot Mound in Westman and relies on local talent.
“They are looking for some local hired help,” Chalmers added. “If you have an interest in being behind the production scenes, are willing to work extended hours and are able-bodied, this job may be for you.”
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