Mar 10, 2010
WINNIPEG – March 10, 2010 – Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. invites airport employees and the community to come to the airport and welcome home Jon Montgomery, winner of gold in men’s skeleton.
“Our team is pleased to host a homecoming for one of Manitoba’s Olympians,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. “Canada’s Olympic spirit has been flying high at the airport throughout the Games. We are proud of Manitoba’s participants and congratulate Jon Montgomery on winning gold in men’s skeleton… welcome home Jon!”
Jon is scheduled to arrive on Friday, March 12th at 2:45pm at Arrivals area A at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. Winnipeg Airports Authority Goldwing Ambassador Volunteers will be on hand to help welcome Jon and provide Pom Poms to well wishers.
Jon will depart Winnipeg with transportation provided by Jim Gauthier Chevrolet Cadillac and make his way home where a parade is planned for Sunday, March 14th at 1:30 p.m. through the streets of Russell, Manitoba. For more information, please visit http://www.montgomerygold.ca.
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. All net income is reinvested by WAA back into the community, primarily through airport development projects. WAA is self sufficient with taxpayers not directly involved in financing airport site redevelopment which is being paid through Airport Improvement Fees (AIF).
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.
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For more information:
Christine Alongi
Director, Communications & Public Affairs
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc
24 Hour Media Line: 204.992.2791
Perry Bulbuck
Chairman, Montgomery Gold
Media Line: 204-773-6021