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FWIW Applies to: SJR) (SJR) SHAW Expands Digital Cable Service in Portage La Prairie CALGARY, Alberta, Mar 23, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SHAW(TSE:SJR.B.) (CDNX:SJR.A) (NYSE:SJR) SHAW announced today its plans to offer the most advanced cable technology available, SHAW Digital Cable, to residents of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. SHAW Digital Cable subscribers can now get up to 200 channels of top television entertainment, children's programming, quality digital music, headline concerts, first-rate movies and exciting special events. "Residents in Portage La Prairie will now enjoy the unmatched clarity of digital technology and an unbeatable package of entertainment " said Ron Bell, Vice President, Operations, SHAW Cablesystems, Manitoba and Ontario. "With SHAW Digital Cable, we deliver the cable technology of the future - TODAY!" SHAW Digital Cable offers great value for the entire family. Up to 200 channels of unmatched picture and sound quality, 30 channels of uninterrupted DMX Music in Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound and customized programming - including a programmable interactive program guide, Navigator. Portage La Prairie customers will now have access to Pay Per View Movies, Events, and Cable exclusives like NFL SUNDAY TICKET. They will also be eligible for one month of free digital service with SHAW's Total Entertainment Package. This value-packed entertainment extravaganza includes our Full Cable Service (Basic and all Tiers), five US Superstations (WSBK Boston, KTLA Los Angeles, WGN Chicago, WPIX New York and WTBS Atlanta), Superchannel 1, 2, 3, thirty channels of DMX Music, and all cable outlets for only $ 49.95. Purchase a Shaw Digital Cable Terminal now and receive a free installation, first month free, and six Pay Per View movies. "There has never been a better time to go Digital," said Peter Bissonnette, President, SHAW Cablesystems. "SHAW is committed to offering its customers in Portage La Prairie a superior digital entertainment experience at the most affordable price." SHAW Digital Cable is currently available in over 29 cities and has attracted more than 135,000 subscribers. Last year, the company announced a $100 million investment to expand digital service to most of its 1.8 million customers coast-to-coast. Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television and Internet services to approximately 1.8 million customers. Shaw also has significant interests in direct-to-home satellite and in Internet, interactive television, e-commerce and telecommunications companies. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (Symbol: TSE - SJR.B, NYSE - SJR).