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CNPA Watch: The Barrie Council of the CNPA in conjunction with Pinnacle Awards Canada (owned and operated by Michael Poirier a VIA locomotive engineman and social member of the Barrie Council) have designed and produced a selection of watches specifically and exclusively for members of the CN Pensioners Association. Purchase is restricted to 'paid members' of the CNPA. There are three dial face choices (as shown) and they are available in both silver and gold cases. These watches are of Swiss quality and meet the standards for railway grade use.
The cost is $125.00 (includes tax & shipping in Canada). They can be purchased by contacting Robert Haggart of the Barrie Council: Email - rhag@rogers.com Phone - (416) 294-4676. Payment using 'E-Transfer' is preferred but can be discussed.
National Aviation History Conference April 14th & 15th, 2023: We have received the following email from Terry Slobodian, President and CEO of the Royal Aviation Museum.
“On behalf of Hedley Auld, John Orr and myself, we would like to inform you about an event here at the Royal Aviation Museum that you might be interested in attending.
On April 14-15 the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) in Winnipeg will host a special aviation conference on the theme of “Versatility Was Their Virtue,” about the development of civil, commercial and military aviation in Canada from 1918-1924.
Over 20 presentations by invited speakers will contribute to a lively program with topics on three main subjects: People, Planes and Places. A number of the speakers are well-known to CAHS members from their presentations at other conventions and conferences. They include Richard Mayne, Allan Snowie, Diana Trafford, Matthias Joost, Chris Terry, Ruth Groome and Robert Galway.
A full speaker line-up, registration form, and travel information can be found on our conference webpage. https://royalaviationmuseum.com/.../the-ramwc-aviation.../“. If you are an aviation enthusiast, this conference may be of interest to you.
Annual Picnic: CN Picnic and Bocce Ball Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 15th, 2023. Location of the Picnic will be at St Vital Park in the Aspen / Oak Shelter at 100 River Ave. Winnipeg Manitoba. There is ample parking along with the green space and washrooms.
The Bocce Ball Tournament will start at 11:00 with lunch being served at 12:30PM. Ticket will be $5.00 each for contributing members & their spouse at the May & June general meetings.
Please bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, hats and mosquito repellent as we will hold this event, rain, or shine. We will have plenty of bottled water and refreshments for all. There will be draws for door prizes. Come out to this fun day that is so long overdue. It’s time to reclaim the trophy.
Next General Meeting: The next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the CN Campus, 650 Pandora Ave East. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. There is ample free parking across the street at the East End Arena. Guest speaker will be Carly Kowalchuk from Diabetes Canada.
Chickendaze, Oakbank, MB - June 9th - 11th, 2023: Congrautlations to Lenay Gutowski who was just recently awarded the "Outstanding Volunteer of the Year" award by the Chamber of Commerce for the RM of Springfield. Lenay is the wife of CN Pensioner Dan McClory. Both Lenay and Dan volunteer for and help run Chickendaze (Lenay is President).
Chickendaze is an annual summer festival in Oakbank, MB which raises funds for local community organizations and scholarships for high school students. The festival this year will be held June 9th – 11th. The festival has a parade, rides, ball tournaments, and daily live entertainment for both children and adults. In addition there are chicken races, chicken wing eating contests, even a chicken mascot. More information can be found on their website at www.chickendaze.ca.
Rocky Mountaineer CN Retiree Discounts: Please click here for the Rocky Mountaineer Discounts for the 2023 Season. These discounts are only available to contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association. Proof of membership will be required in order to qualify for the discount when making a reservation.
Royal Aviation Museum Update – June 7th Meeting Upate: In order to ensure our members have ample time to tour and explore the museum, we have decided to start the General Meeting at 1:00 p.m. instead of 1:30. We will keep the General Meeting to 30 minutes thus allowing our members to have the majority of the afternoon to explore this world class museum.
Tickets are $5.00 per person and are intended for our members and their spouses. Regular admission prices for seniors (age 65+) are typically $12.00 so if you are interested in seeing the new museum, this is a great opportunity to do so for only $5.00. We are limited to 100 tickets which will be available for purchase in person at our April and May meetings. Cash only please.
The museum parking lot is adjacent to the facility. We are in discussion with the museum to determine the best way to cover parking fees. More details will be available at our March and April meetings. Below is a map showing access to the parking lot.
Bursary and Scholarship Program 2023: The 2023 programs will open April 15th to receive applications. Deadline for applications is August 15th, 2023. Results will be communicated to applicants by the end of the first week in September 2023. The CNPA of Manitoba will be offering five Harvey Hosfield Bursaries in the amount of $1,500 each as well as one Trade Bursary, also in the amount of $1,500. The National Council of CN Pensioners will also be offering their Scholarship Program in 2023. To learn more about these programs we encourage you to have your children or grandchildren visit our Manitoba website and click on the Scholarships & Bursaries tab. Details are also available on the National website at www.cnpensioners.org.
Special announcement: Our June General Meeting, Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 will be held at the Royal Aviation Museum commencing at 1:00. Following the meeting (we will keep it brief), you will have ample time to tour the museum. We are limited to 100 tickets. Cost is $5.00 each (cash only) and will only be available for in person purchase at our March and April General Meetings (or as long as the tickets last). More details will be announced at the March meeting. The tickets are intended for CNPA of MB members and spouse.
Upcoming Guest Speakers:
Wednesday April 5th @ 0200 PM
Carly Kowalchuk from Diabetes Canada
Wednesday May 3rd @ 0200 PM
Danielle Diona from Vision Loss Rehabilitation will be speaking on vision loss for seniors.
Wednesday June 07th @ 0130PM
The general meeting will be held at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada located at 2008 Wellington Ave Wpg. More details coming soon!
December (Winter) 2022 Revised Newsletter: The CNPA of Manitoba Newsletter December 2022 Revised Edition is now ready for viewing. Visit our Newsletter page or click here. We had a couple of clarifications to make regarding vacant positions and elections (see articles on Page 3 and Page 9). Patrick McMullin is staying on as Secretary and will also be filling the position of Vice-President. The position of Publicity / Newsletter Editor is available so if anyone is interested and has the necessary skills, please contact any member of the Executive. Formal elections are held in November.
Rail Safety Tips For People Using Wheeled Mobility Devices: Click here to view these rail safety tips.
Health Care Plan 2023 - The 2023 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, and more information is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
Winter Driving Tips From CN Police: Click here to view a list of tips to help you stay safe while driving this winter.
“On behalf of Hedley Auld, John Orr and myself, we would like to inform you about an event here at the Royal Aviation Museum that you might be interested in attending.
On April 14-15 the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) in Winnipeg will host a special aviation conference on the theme of “Versatility Was Their Virtue,” about the development of civil, commercial and military aviation in Canada from 1918-1924.
Over 20 presentations by invited speakers will contribute to a lively program with topics on three main subjects: People, Planes and Places. A number of the speakers are well-known to CAHS members from their presentations at other conventions and conferences. They include Richard Mayne, Allan Snowie, Diana Trafford, Matthias Joost, Chris Terry, Ruth Groome and Robert Galway.
A full speaker line-up, registration form, and travel information can be found on our conference webpage. https://royalaviationmuseum.com/.../the-ramwc-aviation.../“. If you are an aviation enthusiast, this conference may be of interest to you.
Annual Picnic: CN Picnic and Bocce Ball Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 15th, 2023. Location of the Picnic will be at St Vital Park in the Aspen / Oak Shelter at 100 River Ave. Winnipeg Manitoba. There is ample parking along with the green space and washrooms.
The Bocce Ball Tournament will start at 11:00 with lunch being served at 12:30PM. Ticket will be $5.00 each for contributing members & their spouse at the May & June general meetings.
Please bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, hats and mosquito repellent as we will hold this event, rain, or shine. We will have plenty of bottled water and refreshments for all. There will be draws for door prizes. Come out to this fun day that is so long overdue. It’s time to reclaim the trophy.
Next General Meeting: The next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the CN Campus, 650 Pandora Ave East. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. There is ample free parking across the street at the East End Arena. Guest speaker will be Carly Kowalchuk from Diabetes Canada.
Chickendaze, Oakbank, MB - June 9th - 11th, 2023: Congrautlations to Lenay Gutowski who was just recently awarded the "Outstanding Volunteer of the Year" award by the Chamber of Commerce for the RM of Springfield. Lenay is the wife of CN Pensioner Dan McClory. Both Lenay and Dan volunteer for and help run Chickendaze (Lenay is President).
Chickendaze is an annual summer festival in Oakbank, MB which raises funds for local community organizations and scholarships for high school students. The festival this year will be held June 9th – 11th. The festival has a parade, rides, ball tournaments, and daily live entertainment for both children and adults. In addition there are chicken races, chicken wing eating contests, even a chicken mascot. More information can be found on their website at www.chickendaze.ca.
Rocky Mountaineer CN Retiree Discounts: Please click here for the Rocky Mountaineer Discounts for the 2023 Season. These discounts are only available to contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association. Proof of membership will be required in order to qualify for the discount when making a reservation.
Royal Aviation Museum Update – June 7th Meeting Upate: In order to ensure our members have ample time to tour and explore the museum, we have decided to start the General Meeting at 1:00 p.m. instead of 1:30. We will keep the General Meeting to 30 minutes thus allowing our members to have the majority of the afternoon to explore this world class museum.
Tickets are $5.00 per person and are intended for our members and their spouses. Regular admission prices for seniors (age 65+) are typically $12.00 so if you are interested in seeing the new museum, this is a great opportunity to do so for only $5.00. We are limited to 100 tickets which will be available for purchase in person at our April and May meetings. Cash only please.
The museum parking lot is adjacent to the facility. We are in discussion with the museum to determine the best way to cover parking fees. More details will be available at our March and April meetings. Below is a map showing access to the parking lot.
Bursary and Scholarship Program 2023: The 2023 programs will open April 15th to receive applications. Deadline for applications is August 15th, 2023. Results will be communicated to applicants by the end of the first week in September 2023. The CNPA of Manitoba will be offering five Harvey Hosfield Bursaries in the amount of $1,500 each as well as one Trade Bursary, also in the amount of $1,500. The National Council of CN Pensioners will also be offering their Scholarship Program in 2023. To learn more about these programs we encourage you to have your children or grandchildren visit our Manitoba website and click on the Scholarships & Bursaries tab. Details are also available on the National website at www.cnpensioners.org.
Special announcement: Our June General Meeting, Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 will be held at the Royal Aviation Museum commencing at 1:00. Following the meeting (we will keep it brief), you will have ample time to tour the museum. We are limited to 100 tickets. Cost is $5.00 each (cash only) and will only be available for in person purchase at our March and April General Meetings (or as long as the tickets last). More details will be announced at the March meeting. The tickets are intended for CNPA of MB members and spouse.
Upcoming Guest Speakers:
Wednesday April 5th @ 0200 PM
Carly Kowalchuk from Diabetes Canada
Wednesday May 3rd @ 0200 PM
Danielle Diona from Vision Loss Rehabilitation will be speaking on vision loss for seniors.
Wednesday June 07th @ 0130PM
The general meeting will be held at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada located at 2008 Wellington Ave Wpg. More details coming soon!
December (Winter) 2022 Revised Newsletter: The CNPA of Manitoba Newsletter December 2022 Revised Edition is now ready for viewing. Visit our Newsletter page or click here. We had a couple of clarifications to make regarding vacant positions and elections (see articles on Page 3 and Page 9). Patrick McMullin is staying on as Secretary and will also be filling the position of Vice-President. The position of Publicity / Newsletter Editor is available so if anyone is interested and has the necessary skills, please contact any member of the Executive. Formal elections are held in November.
Rail Safety Tips For People Using Wheeled Mobility Devices: Click here to view these rail safety tips.
Health Care Plan 2023 - The 2023 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, and more information is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
Winter Driving Tips From CN Police: Click here to view a list of tips to help you stay safe while driving this winter.