Cambridge Bay Family Wins Travel to Ottawa for Senators Game

January 26, 2006 – On January 26, 2006 Canadian North will send Cambridge Bay resident Gordon Bligh, his sons Douglas and Neil and his foster daughter, Rolonda Niptanatiak to the January 30th Ottawa Senators game. They are the first winners of the Canadian North’s Ottawa Senators Hockey Contest.

When Gordon’s wife Patti signed up for Canadian North’s AirMail email program she thought they’d be getting news about Canadian North’s seat sales and other great deals. Winning the contest last week was a bonus she only dreamed of.

Their Canadian North flight left Cambridge Bay on Thursday morning and arrives in Ottawa on January 27th. Because of the lengthy travel time required Mr. Bligh and his family will be away for a whole week. Those are serious hockey fans! They’ll enjoy complimentary accommodations at the Super 8 Motel on their way through Yellowknife and at Les Suites Hotel in Ottawa.

When asked about their win, Gordon’s wife Patti Bligh stated, “I’m thrilled for my family to experience an NHL game and Ottawa. This is an extra special trip because our son’s birthday falls during the trip and Rolonda has never left Cambridge Bay in her life.”

“I’d like to thank Canadian North for giving my kids this opportunity - it wouldn’t otherwise be possible.”

Mitch Priest, the new Canadian North base manager in Cambridge Bay said, “it was very exciting to share the good news that Canadian North would be sending them and 3 guests to Ottawa for a week.” Talk about making an impression in the community.

Over the course of the contest, Canadian North will present eight lucky winners with grand prize packages from the communities of Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit. In total, 22 people will participate in the grand prizes. Contestants are entered through Canadian North’s AirMail program or in Iqaluit by listening to the radio for a chance to win. This is just another way that Canadian North continues to say thank you and reward their loyal customers.

Gordon Bligh and family will be arriving at the Ottawa Airport on Canadian North flight 438 on Friday January 27th, 2006 at 9:15 pm.

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There's a Change in the Air

Canadian North is proud to unveil the second aircraft in our fleet to dawn the bold and vibrant look of our company. As a 100% northern owned and operated airline, our look is a reflection of the promise of the north, it’s strength, boldness and beauty. It is a symbol of our commitment and dedication to providing the best air travel possible for all northerners. With the completion of the second aircraft in our fleet to showcase the Canadian North brand, plans are continuing to have our entire line painted throughout the next two years. During regularly scheduled maintenance checks, our remaining aircraft will go through the two-week process of having more than 250 lbs of paint applied to them so they too can be a true reflection of the north. Canadian North's new Aurora class has top quality service. 

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Canadian North Raises $21,000 to Aid the Tsunami Relief Effort

January 26, 2005 - On Tuesday January 25, 2005, Canadian North announced that on behalf of all of their customers the airline will donate $21,000 to the Tsunami Relief Effort. After a week long initiative that began on Sunday January 9th, the northern owned and operated airline pledged that it would donate a percentage of daily ticket sales for the entire week to assist those impacted by the recent Asian tsunami. In making the announcement, Tom Ruth, President of Canadian North stated “The loss and devastation that has occurred in Asia goes beyond borders. In the north we have a strong heritage of helping our neighbours through the hardest of times. It is because of this that we felt it imperative to get involved on behalf of our customers, and lend support to those who have been affected by this tragedy.

Canadian North will be donating all of the money raised to the Salvation Army on Thursday January 27, 2005. For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has been the world’s largest deliverer of social services and relief. Kelly Kaylo, Director, Marketing & Sales explained, “The Salvation Army is a well recognized and trusted charitable organization. In reviewing their efforts of helping those affected by the tsunami we felt our customer’s contribution would have the most impact and would be directed to those in greatest need through this organization.”

Major Al Hoeft, Northern Ministries Coordinator for The Salvation Army stated, “We are so excited to partner with Canadian North to bring hope to those whose lives have been devastated by this tragedy. $21,000 will build between four to six homes in the areas affected by the tsunami. The money that Canadian North has donated on behalf of their customers will truly make a difference.”

In recognition of the needs of local charities who give assistance to northerners and in support of the north’s on-going requirements, Canadian North also decided to extend their Tsunami Relief initiative by a day to raise money for a special youth program. An additional $4,000 will be provided to a Territorial wide organization as part of a larger initiative to be announced later this month.

Canadian North is a member of the NorTerra Group of Companies whose parent corporation, NorTerra Inc., is owned equally by over 35,000 northerners through the Inuvialuit Development Corporation representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic and by Nunasi Corporation representing the Inuit of Nunavut.

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Canadian North to Aid Tsunami Relief Effort

January 10, 2005 - On Sunday, January 9th, Canadian North began a northern wide initiative to directly benefit the communities impacted by the recent tsunami disaster in Asia. On behalf of all of their customers, the airline is donating a percentage of daily ticket sales over the next week to a major charity working to provide relief in the areas affected. After the first day of the initiative, the airline has already raised over $5,000. 

In making the announcement, Tom Ruth, President of Canadian North said, “Immediately we wanted to lend support and after contacting several associations and organizations with an offer to provide freight and cargo services, we were advised that the most pressing need was for financial assistance to address the growing costs of the relief efforts.” 

The airline indicates they are continuing to pursue opportunities for cargo and other airlift services from the north. Canadian North will select a major Canadian government approved charity, and the funds will be donated to the organization(s) that is most directly meeting the needs of the affected tsunami communities. 

Kelly Kaylo, Director, Marketing & Sales explained, “We want our customers’ contribution to have the maximum impact, and selecting the right agency will ensure the funds are best directed to those in greatest need.”

Canadian North is a member of the NorTerra Group of Companies whose parent corporation, NorTerra Inc., is owned equally by the Inuvialuit Development Corporation representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic and by Nunasi Corporation representing the Inuit of Nunavut. 

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