CP sponsorship helps keep beloved race on track
The Janvier Sled Drags is one of the largest winter community events in Janvier and a significant winter celebration in the Wood Buffalo Region. However, with recent economic conditions this year’s races were in danger of being cancelled — and when CP’s CEO Dave Czibere got wind of that, his position was naturally quick and forceful: “That absolutely will not happen.”
CP has always been a big sponsor of the event, and this year was no exception.
The races were held February 17th and the Straightline Snowmobile Racing Association (SSRA) was in Janvier with 200 of its hungriest members all wanting a piece of the $25,000 pie and a share of the stage.
There were plenty of hands involved once the planning started. Ms. Best from Father Perrin School organized her students and provided burgers, snacks and hot drinks in the school’s first fundraiser for a trip to Jasper.
The kids from Sekweha were there, too, helping keep the site clean, fundraising and of course sledding. And, as always, the Janvier crew of handymen, operators, security guards, hunters, and firefighters dedicated themselves to making the best track on circuit. These men volunteered their time to set up tents and heaters, clear brush, and ensure the entire event ran smoothly. In addition to race and prize sponsorship, CP was proud to help with planning, logistics and a dinner of chili with bannock for the racers.
Thank you to all our employees who assisted in making this year’s event a great one !
