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It may be the middle of summer but members of the Trailblazers’ Snowmobile Club in Whitecourt, Alberta, have been planning for their rally next February. With a snowmobile freestyle show in the mix, it could be the largest snowmobile jamboree in Canada—see the cover story for more information on this event. This month, we also spoke with Jeannie Brewer, who is the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations’ outstanding snowmobiler of 2008. SnoRiders salutes her and the other award winners who were recognized at the International Snowmobile Congress last June.

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WHITECOURT, ALBERTA When sleds fly Plan to be in Whitecourt, Alberta, in February of 2009 and you won’t be disappointed. Thousands will flock to the town to see X-Games-level freestyle snowmobile competitions.

Check out the winners The CCSO recognized the Excellence Award Winners at the International Snowmobile Congress. REGINA BEACH, SASKATCHEWAN A dedicated snowmobiler Jeannie Brewer is the winner of the 2008 CCSO Excellence Award for Outstanding Snowmobiler. NEOS OVERSHOES A footwear solution The insulated line of overshoes from the New England Overshoe Company (NEOS) are designed to keep the wearer’s feet warm and dry in the most demanding conditions. Advertisement KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA A snowmobiler's paradise Whether you like to ride in challenging, expert-rated areas or with your family along gentle, rolling hills and smooth trails, this is the place for you. PICTURE BUTTE, ALBERTA Believe the hype See why this course is one of Southern Alberta’s most respected golf facilities. Generation next Western Canada in particular is quickly becoming a favourite golf destination—and creating the next generation of world-class golfers. August 16 & 17, 2008 | ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA Canadian Off-Road Expo Check out cool truck, ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile parts and accessories as well as a rock crawl event and an ATV competition. August 22, 2008 | FALCON LAKE, MANITOBA Golf Tournament The Whiteshell Snowmobile Club is having a golf tournament at the Falcon Lake Golf Course. Contact Vermont at (204) 799-2770. September 6 & 7, 2008 | FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA Hay Days Grass Drags Organized by the Sno Barons Snowmobile Club, Hay Days is a fun event that continues to grow each year. September 6 & 7, 2008 | RED DEER, ALBERTA Canadian Off-Road Expo Check out cool truck, ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile parts and accessories as well as a rock crawl event and an ATV competition. September 13 & 14, 2008 | STONEWALL, MANITOBA Ultimate Canadian Grass Drags & Quad Mud Bogs Enjoy snowmobile grass drags, quad bog drags, a swap meet and camping. See you next month! Remember, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the latest in riding machines of all kinds. If you enjoyed it, invite a friend to subscribe! If for any reason you ever wish to unsubscribe (and we hope you never do) just reply to this e-mail with unsubscribe in the subject line. Thanks to you, SnoRiders and RidersWest are pleased to be Western Canada's leading riding magazines and website publisher. —Keith Powell, SnoRiders publisher Suite 100, 100 - 7th Ave. S., Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 2J4 To help us fulfill your request to receive information from SnoRidersWest.com via e-mail, please add distribution@kpimedia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.

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