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2008/7/3
Matco Calgary Walks for
Miracles
This year Matco's Calgary branch
was involved with the 4th annual "Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles”. As a group
Matco Calgary raised $2,072.00 to go to the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
The ‘Walk for Miracles’
is just one of several events that support the Children’s Miracle Network
(CMN), a not-for-profit organization in Canada and the US. There are 170 children’s
hospitals that are affiliated with CMN and these hospitals treat over 17 million
children every year.
The CMN was founded in 1983 by the
Osmond family and John Schneider, and it raises over 200 million per year for the
children’s hospitals. Last
year the “Walk for Miracles” raised $100,000 in Calgary alone, all of
which stayed in the city itself. This money is used to buy new equipment and to
fund groundbreaking research. Every year each hospital picks a champion child to
represent their hospital. When you listen to these children speak so eloquently
about their disease it is difficult not to tear up.
Sha-Rae Tooley (Matco Calgary) would
like to thank all who participated in the walk and all who sponsored walkers this
year. We now have a goal to beat for next year!
2008/5/5
MATCO Yellowknife is proudly celebrating their 20th Anniversary
Matco Transportation Systems (Matco) will be celebrating their 20th anniversary
in Yellowknife during the month of June 2008. Matco is a proud member of the community
and feels strongly about contributing to local groups and events including the recent
2008 Arctic Winter Games.
Matco in conjunction with the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce will be holding our
annual barbeque June 5, 2008 from 5 to 9 pm. This year our event is sure to be a
wonderful time for all with great food and fantastic door prizes.
History
In January 1988, Ray Anderson visited Yellowknife. At the time Yellowknife was the
centre of economic activity in the Northwest Territories and he knew that the possibilities
were endless. Ray believed that Matco could provide customers with quality transportation
services and 20 years later, the Yellowknife Branch continues to prosper.
"We're here to service communities."
"While challenges still exist with geography, climate and communication in
the North, Matco Transportation Systems is resilient", said Wayne Wishloff
– Vice President of Operations.
Matco has grown throughout the last 20 years and will continue to meet and change
with the growing demands of the north.
Matco can be reached at 867-873-3333 or online at
Matco
2008/4/29
2008/4/29
2008 Arctic Winter Games Wrap-Up
The 2008 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) in Yellowknife were a huge success by all measures.
As an International Corporate Honor Sponsor, Matco Transportation Systems
played an integral role in the transportation requirements of the games.
Matco transported beds, self-contained washrooms, main event tents and many
pieces of equipment to and from Yellowknife just in time for the games.
Representatives from Matco Edmonton - Ray Anderson, Wayne Wishloff and Matt
Greyeyes attended the games from March 9 to 15, 2008, and were pleased to present
medals to the athletes in Wrestling. Matco’s Yellowknife
staff volunteered many hours for the AWGs and coordinated the athletes’ luggage
and sport equipment transfers to and from the Yellowknife airport.
Thank you to all staff members
who contributed to Matco’s professional and efficient work for the AWGs.
We have received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the AWGs
organizers and the Yellowknife community members. Matco
is proud to have supported “Northern Stars Inspired by Dreams”
– the 2008 Arctic Winter Games.
March 25, 2008
Ray: We
would like to take this opportunity to thank you for joining us in
Yellowknife for the 2008 Arctic
Winter Games. Your continued support allows thousands of children to focus on healthy and positive sporting
activities. Your presence
in Yellowknife allowed us and our volunteers to meet interesting and wonderful people and show off our amazing city.
You truly were “special”
guests and we hope to see you again in Yellowknife – or at
the next Arctic Winter Games
2010 in Grande Prairie Alberta. Thank you for making our jobs so enjoyable!
Renée Jones and
Tami Johnson
Co-Chairs, Special Guest Committee
Arctic Winter Games 2008
2008/4/29
Ray presenting an athlete with his award
2008/4/29
The Matco Team hooking up with Don Cherry & Ron Maclean - Hockey Night
in Yellowknife!
2008/3/7
2008/3/7
“Northern Stars Inspired By Dreams” – 2008 Arctic Winter Games
Matco Transportation - Proud to be an International Corporate Honor Sponsor
Staff from Matco are packing their bags and getting ready to travel to Yellowknife,
Northwest Territories for the 2008 Arctic Winter Games (AWG). Matco President
Ray Anderson has attended several AWGs in the past and continues to enjoy and appreciate
the unique combination of culture and sport. This year, Matco staff members Wayne
Wishloff (Vice President Operations), Leon Johnson (Yellowknife Sales Manager),
and Matt Greyeyes (Freight Sales) will join Ray at the games. Matco has supported
nearly all the previous AWGs and is proud to be recognized as an International Corporate
Honor Sponsor. The AWGs are being held from March 9 to 15, 2008. Visit
the official AWG website at
www.awg2008.ca for continuous updates throughout the games.
Along with such
sports as hockey, gymnastics and basketball, the AWG feature a comprehensive list
of Arctic or Inuit Game sporting events. The Arctic sporting events were officially
introduced in 1974 and include 11 events: the one-foot, two-foot, Alaska high kicks,
arm pull, kneel jump, airplane, one-hand reach, head pull, knuckle hop, sledge jump,
and triple jump. Collectively, each of these sports requires some combination of
strength, conditioning, technique and a high tolerance for pain.
2008/3/7
High Kick
2008/3/7
Head Pull
2007/10/29
2007/10/29
NHL Edmonton Oilers give Matco Transportation Systems
1st Star Award for Excellent Logistical Efficiency
Edmonton Oilers 2007 Training Camp,
September 7-9,
Yellowknife, NWT
History was made in the North when the Edmonton Oilers brought
their 2007 Rookie Camp to Yellowknife. It was the first time an NHL organization
had ventured North of 60, and Matco Transportation Systems was delighted to donate
its services in support of this amazing weekend.
Experts in transporting goods to and from the North, Matco ensured that all of the
Oilers' hockey gear, luggage, sound/electrical equipment, training supplies
and the fabulous Fanboni were transported professionally and efficiently between
Yellowknife and Edmonton, Alberta. "We were more than pleased to be involved
in any way possible," said Matco's Corporate Sales Manager Leon Johnson.
Matco worked with an organizing committee of sponsors and three charities; Facilities
for Kids, Champions for Children and KidSport, to deliver a full schedule of events.
The events included a sponsorship reception, school and hospital visits by the rookie
players, on-ice rookie camp sessions, a coaching clinic involving the Oilers'
scouting and coaching staff, a scouting hot stove, and a gala dinner with Edmonton
Oiler guests of honor. Profits from the weekend events were divided between
the multiple charities with the main benefactors being Facilities for Kids and KidSport.
The funds raised help to ensure that northern youth are provided the opportunity
to live a healthy lifestyle through sport.
The Edmonton Oilers organization and the rookies were embraced by Yellowknife's
warmth and community spirit. It was a truly unforgettable weekend.
Click on the photos below to see an enlarged version.
Matco staff with
the Edmonton Oilers Fanboni.
L – R Larry Johnston, Rob Tait, Sean Johnston,
Leon Johnson & Bob McKillop.
2007/10/29
Matco staff enjoy a moment with members of the Oilers organization. L - R Rob Tait
- Matco, Charlie Huddy - Oiler Asst. Coach, Craig McTavish - Oiler Head Coach, Patrick
LaForge - Oiler President, Leon Johnson - Matco, Kevin Lowe - Oiler GM.
2007/10/9
Run For Our Lives Fundraiser
Katie Hicks, Office Administrator in Inuvik, made the front page of the
Inuvik Drum for her winning contribution to Cancer research. Her and her dog Buster,
seen here sporting a Matco 'T', walked to the winners circle on the Run
For Our Lives fundraiser. Katie raised the most in her town!
Click on the photo to see an enlarged version.
2007/7/9
2007 Canadian North Midnight Golf Classic
2007/7/9
Ray Anderson and Wayne Wishloff gladly accepted an invitation to the 2007 Canadian
North Midnight Golf Classic where Ray won first prize for most original
putting. The Classic was a mix of golf, pool and hockey...
2007/7/9
2007/7/4
Matco Gets Muddy
2007/7/4
Matco Transportation Systems sponsored
the 2007 Billy Boggs in Whitehorse
“We won our class at the mud
boggs so we had to celebrate...YYEEEHAA!”
2007/7/4