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Wheat Kings to Salute School Patrols

November 13, 2015 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


Brandon, MB. - The Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings, in conjunction with Manitoba Public Insurance, Canexus, CAA Manitoba and Flynn Canada, have announced plans to honour western Manitoba School Patrols before this Saturday night's game against the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes at Westman Communicaitons Group Place.

Over five hundred school patrols from Brandon and surrounding area are expected to attend the game, compliments of the Wheat Kings, Brandon Police Service and the four participating sponsors.

In addition to school patrols from Brandon, a number of rural communities will be represented at the game. Among them - Boissevain, Hamiota, Shoal Lake, Killarney and Minnedosa.

Performing the ceremonial opening face-off Saturday will be two local patrols - Charli Merkx of Alexander and Victor Lamb of Tanners Crossing School in Minnedosa.

In addition to the game, the hockey club has announced a partnership with MPI and the Brandon Sun aimed at recognizing children that are part of their school's "Safety Patrol Unit". Once a month, patrol members from one Brandon school will enjoy lunch with Wheat Kings' captain Macoy Erkamps, compliments of Subway Restaurants. The first School Patrol Luncheon was held earlier this week in Alexander.

This program is designed to recognize those students who volunteer their time in rain, snow or sleet to help keep the streets safe for other children. It is also designed in a manner to attract new patrollers through the recognition and benefits of being a part of their school's Safety Patrol Unit. Part of the program will also provide the hockey club, Manitoba Public Insurance and the Brandon Police Service a forum to relate important safety messages to Brandon and area students.

The School Patrol Program in Canada, as in many other countries around the world, has become a successful and respected Safety initiative. Its proven safety record is unequalled by any other program of its type.

Through this program, combined with "Read to Succeed", the Wheat Kings will again have a very strong presence and influence in local elementary schools.

In other off-ice news, the Wheat Kings have announced that close to $14,000 was raised during the Annual Remembrance Day Military theme jersey auction at Westman Place. Proceeds will go to the United Way of Brandon and District's Community Fund, supporting military families.

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