Community Involvement & Awards Recognized by the Public:
Prairie Dog Central Railway
In appreciation of the donation made to the Prairie Dog Central Railway by the CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba, The Vintage Locomotive Society Inc has presented us with a Stock Certificate Memento. To view this commemorative stock certificate, please click here.
John Almdal
John Almdal was honored in November 2010 when he received a life member award from the Prairie Dog Central Railway. Check out our Photo section in the CN People category, Album "Accomplishments Recognized" to see a picture of John.
Lawrence Webb
Lawrence Webb, retired Machinist, was recognized by the Canadian Blood Society for his blood donations totalling 150 units of whole blood.
Al Donnett
Al Donnet, deceased retired Pipe Fitter, was elected to the Mantioba Sports Hall of Fame. He and his team won the Dominion Soccer Championship in 1954.
Ed Mazur
Ed Mazur, retired Machinist, was inducted into the Manitoba Hall Sports Hall of Fame. His team, The Norwood / St. Boniface Legionnaires were the Canadian Football Champions in 1952.
Karl Olafson - "A Sentimental Journey - A Memoir"
This memoir written by Karl Olafson, retired Engineering Department, is an interesting read about growing up and life experiences along the railway line. To order a copy of Karl's book, click on Order Form. Karl is now offering this book at reduced prices $20.00 for soft cover and $25.00 for hard cover. Price includes postage to anywhere in Canada. There is also an interesting article and review about Karl's book in the Fifty and Beyond Newspaper May 2008 edition. Click here to read the review and here for more reviews. For an update on Karl and his memoir, click here. To check out his blog, go to www.asentimentaljourney.blogspot.com.
2008 Inductees into The Canadian Railway Hall of Fame
Three railroaders were inducted into the Canadian Railway Hall of Fame on December 30th, 2008 to mark their milestones as Leader, Hero and for Industry Achievement. They are Steve Harvey, Jim Munsey and the late Keith Hunt. For more information, click here.
The Pensioners Book Store
Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“In One Lifetime” by Theresa Shanoha“A Sentimental Journey” by Karl Olafson
“Through the Window of a Train” by Barbara Lange
“In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.
