2015 Atlantic Journalism Awards Finalists
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| Slug/Label | Guardian Dog |
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| Date Aired or Published | 12/23/2015 |
| Media outlet where first aired or published: | Global New Brunswick |
| Name of Program: | Evening News |
| If co-produced, list partner: | n/a |
| Location: | McAdam, New Brunswick |
| List awards, grants: | n/a |
| Running time (TV/Radio): | 3:07 |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: In 2010, Troy Day suffered a terrible snowmobile accident in the bush. He was lying in pain, slowly dying next to a cold, empty lake, when a stray dog appeared out of nowhere. The dog comforted Day and provided him with hope and companionship until he was rescued, leading to a pair of storybook endings that transformed the lives of both Day and the dog. Shelley Steeves tells the incredible story five years later. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: Shelley Steeves wrote and edited the story while camera operator Steve Fiander shot the visuals. The biggest challenge was having only one day to shoot, write and edit a story about an event that happened five years earlier. Steeves and Fiander worked diligently to create a strong sense of place and imbue the story with a freshness that made it feel relevant to viewers. |
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