WHL Brandon Wheat Kings

Wheaties to support Waste Reduction Week

Published on October 15, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Brandon Wheat Kings News Release


CALGARY, AB - Waste Management of Canada (WM) and the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings are encouraging hockey fans to participate in a recycling drive by bringing cans, bottles and tetra packs to WHL games in support of Waste Reduction Week.

WM is partnering with WHL teams across Western Canada to raise money for minor hockey while encouraging recycling during Waste Reduction Week (WRW), October 16 to 22. WM is a national sponsor of WRW, a program aimed at educating the public about waste reduction. All proceeds raised from the drives will be donated to support minor hockey in local communities. Recycling donations will be deposited into Waste Management bins at the arenas throughout the WHL prior to the game. The local drive will be during this Saturday's game at the Keystone Centre between the Wheat Kings and visiting Kootenay Ice. A donation drum will be set u p next to BDO Dunwoody Fan Services, located just inside the east main entrance to the arena.

"The recycling drive is a great opportunity for Waste Management to partner with the WHL to promote both of our passions - recycling and hockey. The drive will encourage recycling and in return, local minor hockey programs will benefit from this campaign," Cam Hantiuk, WM's Director of Public Affairs for Western Canada, said.

"Our WHL Clubs are very pleased to partner on this recycling fundraising initiative with Waste Management," commented Ron Robison, Commissioner of the Western Hockey League. "It is an excellent way to protect our environment while providing further support for minor hockey in WHL centres throughout Western Canada."

Waste Management of Canada (WM) is a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc., with Western Canadian operations based in Calgary, Alberta. The company employs 3,400 people at 116 operating locations in eight provinces, servicing 4.5 million residential customers and 170,000 industrial and commercial customers across the country. Committed to making a difference for our employees, our customers, the environment and the communities we serve, we are a company that likes to deliver on its promises. Think Green. Think Waste Management.

Saturday's game against the Ice will also feature a special Salute to western Manitoba's School Patrols, compliments of Canexus, Manitoba Public Insurance, Pauls' Hauling and CAA Manitoba. Tickets to the game as well as Friday's battle with the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes on sale no w at the Keystone Centre box office, by calling 726-3555 or online at ticketmaster.ca. Saturday is also another Family Night. The Wheat Kings' Family Package meanwhile (2 adult, 2 youth tickets, 4 6" Subway sandwiches, 4 programs and 4 Coca Colas) are on sale at Brandon Source for Sports for just $40 plus GST.

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