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Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. Supporting Our Travelling Canadian Forces
Mar. 17, 2008
Winnipeg – March 17, 2008 - Winnipeg Airports Authority is pleased to support traveling members of the Canadian Forces and their families with access to the travel lounge by Palliser® at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Commencing today, traveling Canadian Forces members and accompanying family can access the travel lounge by Palliser® at no charge. The lounge, open Monday through Friday is located on the second floor past Central Security and offers a private and tranquil environment. Tastefully and comfortably furnished by Palliser Furniture Ltd of Winnipeg, the travel lounge features private office space with telephone and internet access, complimentary snacks, magazines and newspapers as well as a wide screen television. Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc, The Royal Military Institute of Manitoba, and The Canadian Forces Liaison Council created a Steering Committee in order to secure initial financial support and facilitate ongoing sponsorships to provide no charge access for travelling military to the travel lounge by Palliser®.
“We are a proud to be a partner supporting our Forces with access to the airport’s travel lounge by Palliser®”, said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “This is one way we can offer support to over 40,000 members and their families travelling through Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.”
“This will be an excellent program for traveling military families, the first of its kind in Canada”, said, LGen (Ret’d) Ray Crabbe, a past president of the Royal Military Institute of Manitoba. Honorary Colonel Gary Solar (Fort Garry Horse), committee chair noted, “We also would like to recognize the financial support by the Province of Manitoba, the Cities of Winnipeg and Brandon which was vital to establishing this program. In addition we welcome Don Brennan, Executive Director of the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) in joining with us to promote the program to all CF members and their families.“
“This is an exciting opportunity”, noted Bob Vandewater, Vice President/Investment Advisor, CIBC Wood Gundy and Chair of The Canadian Forces Liaison Council, (CFLC). “The Steering Committee continues to seek ongoing financial support so we can maintain this valuable program.”
Winnipeg Airports Authority is a non-share capital corporation responsible for the management and operation of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and affiliate businesses. Winnipeg Airports Authority serves our region by providing value to our customers and community. A source of pride for our community, we strive to be a leader in its growth and development.
