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2009 Northlands Annual Report
PO Box 1480
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5
Toll Free: 888.800.7275
Phone: 780.471.7210
Fax: 780.471.8195
09
Northlands
Annual
Report
Table OF
CONTENTS
Letter from the Executive 4
Performance Highlights 6
Board of Directors 12
Our Volunteers 15
Management Discussion & Analysis 22
Consolidated Financial Statements 49
Northlands Annual Report 1
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
December 31, 2009
($ Thousands)
2009 2008 2007
Revenues
Northlands Major Events 15,894 16,699 17,819
Agriculture 2,918 3,634 2,332
Racing & Gaming 69,262 76,972 76,634
Sales, Hospitality and Client Services 46,468 42,148 50,411
134,542 139,453 147,196
Event Contributions*
Northlands Major Events 1,626 1,915 2,785
Agriculture (611) (644) (664)
Racing & Gaming (7,051) (4,681) (3,850)
Sales, Hospitality and Client Services 5,244 4,809 5,912
(792) 1,399 4,183
Net Earnings (Loss)
Northlands Major Events 1,494 1,758 2,625
Agriculture (789) (829) (743)
Racing & Gaming 1,233 1,044 (253)
Sales, Hospitality and Client Services 6,495 5,767 6,882
Other** (6,378) (7,174) (3,698)
2,055 566 4,813
Working capital surplus / (deficiency) (9,846) (26,624) 31,160
Long-term debt (non-current) 59,183 2,266 2,404
Net Assets 39,840 37,785 37,219
Capital expenditures 54,571 64,831 27,701
EBITDA*** 7,418 5,991 9,561
* Before grants, interest and depreciation.
** Indirect grounds and building maintenance, administration and corporate programs, sales and marketing,
net grant revenue and other income.
*** Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
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LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE
The global economy was hard on everyone in 2009. Though we certainly felt its impact at Northlands,
we performed with great resolve, validating that our business model is solid. We attracted over four
million visitors to over 2500 events, generating economic activity in excess of $1 billion.
Northlands’ performance is closely aligned with the economic conditions in our region. As a leader
in business, agriculture and entertainment, our major activities revolve around live experiences and
trade and consumer shows, so our ticket sales, gate receipts and food and beverage sales are closely
connected to the amount of disposable income available in Edmonton and north-central Alberta. Total
annual revenue for 2009 was $135 million, representing a 3.5 per cent decrease from 2008. But that’s not
the real story. Net earnings were $2 million, up from $566 thousand last year, demonstrating Northlands
business expertise within a challenging economic climate.
Northlands was built for times like these
In a year defined by a global economic recession, we completed the $152 million (including $2 million
in capitalized interest) Edmonton Exposition and Conference Centre. This was a three-year project that
came with a unique set of challenges, yet we managed this project with little impact to operations and
still delivered high levels of satisfaction to our clients. The Edmonton EXPO Centre is unquestionably
the premiere exhibition venue in Western Canada and the largest outside of Toronto.
We also made changes to streamline our governance structure. We created a Board of Governors made
up of our former Honorary Life Directors, and reduced the size of our elected Board of Directors – from
18 to 12, to be phased in over three years. These adjustments are in line with industry best practices.
We feel this will put us in the best position to make good decisions and provide the strategic oversight
to help Northlands thrive.
2009 validated our business plan
Northlands financial performance for 2009 demonstrates our teams’ expertise in fiscal management
and program innovation. The team did a phenomenal job of managing expenses and instituting cost
containment methods throughout all operating areas as we progressed into a tough second and third
quarter. Though we have always had a good reputation for managing costs, we took this to a new level
in 2009 and it paid off. We also held strong on our commitment to deliver exceptional experiences and
made big economic impacts last year:
• Venues Today named Rexall Place one of the top ten venues in the world and Pollstar ranked it
the third busiest in Canada. Forty-two concerts, 13 family oriented shows, five comedy acts and an
abundance of sporting events – in addition to Oilers and Oil Kings hockey action – helped us achieve
ticket sales just 5000 shy of Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. Revenues were also higher than expected
thanks to increased food and beverage sales;
• We are thrilled to have extended our contract with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Assocation and
will offer the non-stop action of Canadian Finals Rodeo through 2016. The Canadian Finals Rodeo
provides a significant economic impact and we are happy to provide the market with some assurance
around this event given these uncertain times;
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• The opening weekend for our annual fair, Capital EX, was impacted by a terrible storm that affected
our revenues but profiled the tenacity and commitment of our staff who worked to keep crowds safe
and get our site back up and open as quickly as possible;
• Despite a soft agriculture market we had an overwhelmingly positive response to changes we made
to Farmfair International and the Northlands Farm and Ranch Show. Next year will bring even more
innovations to programming for this sector; and
• Home to Roar of the Rings, we hosted 17 curling draws in nine days, igniting curling fans’ Olympic
spirit as Canada selected the men’s and women’s curling teams that represented our country at the
2010 Winter Olympics.
The year ahead
For 2010 we are predicting another year of economic uncertainty. Although the pace of economic
growth is expected to improve in 2010, we will manage costs with the same rigor as 2009 and keep our
focus on three key priorities: Racing and Gaming sustainability, growth through the Edmonton EXPO
Centre and positioning Northlands as key contributor to Edmonton’s arena discussion:
• There’s no question horse racing, throughout North America, is at a crossroads. Northlands will be
part of an important industry conversation that will determine how Alberta’s racing industry can
be sustainable.
• The Edmonton EXPO Centre has the potential to contribute significant economic impact in the
Edmonton region and we intend to drive that growth.
• Last year, Northlands continued our leadership role with our stakeholders to define a working
framework for a new sports and entertainment complex for Edmonton. This is an exciting vision for
our city, and in 2010 we will continue to support the potential for a downtown arena that is financially
viable and in the best interests of the entire community.
In closing, we would like to thank our outstanding leadership team, our 2200 volunteers, our 300 full-
time and our 1300 event staff, for their leadership during these challenging times. They have continued
to deliver the types of exceptional experiences our guests have come to expect from Northlands and
they are the reason we continue to thrive. We also thank our Board of Directors, Board of Governors,
partners, sponsors and stakeholders for your unwavering support of our mandate. Northlands is very
proud of our 130 year history and looks forward to supporting our City in making it the best place to live
and play in 2010.
Andrew Huntley Ken Knowles
Chair, Northlands Board of Directors President
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PERFORMANCE
HIGHLIGHTS
FOR 2009
$595 million
IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED
Edmonton Expo Centre Sales, Hospitality
and Client Services
The Edmonton Exposition and Conference Pollstar named Rexall Place the third busiest
Centre is now open. And it’s ready to set the arena in the country thanks to solid attendance
stage for even more excitement. With a total at a spectrum of sporting events, 42 concerts,
contiguous space of over 522,000 square feet, the 13 family shows, five high profile comedy acts
new Edmonton EXPO Centre is unquestionably and what we considered our most spirited
the premiere exhibition venue in Western Canada event of the year, the Roar of the Rings. We
and the largest outside of Toronto. It’s THE hosted as much curling as you could pack into
NEW BIG in conferences, tradeshows, meetings nine days, igniting curling fans’ Olympic spirit
and entertainment. Which means big things as Canada selected the
for the local economy and for Edmontonians men’s and women’s curling
who will experience the very best events and
entertainment all under one very big roof.
The Edmonton EXPO Centre is expected
to drive $595 million in economic activity
through 2010.
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CANADIAN FINALS RODEO ATTENDANCE
83,000
CANADIAN FINALS RODEO
teams that represented our country at the 2010 The west turns wild every year as thousands
Winter Olympics. In Rexall Place alone we of fans take in the non-stop action of the
bring Edmontonians to their feet an incredible Canadian Finals Rodeo. Northlands and
240 days a year—delivering the biggest stars, destination hotels collaborated to offer the
unforgettable shows and world-class sporting largest purse in the history of the Canadian
events and entertainment. As a result, Sales, Finals Rodeo – making certain over 83,000
Hospitality and Client Services once again fans witnessed the best rodeo competition in
exceeded expectations, increasing revenues Alberta in 2009. CFR creates a considerable
by $4.3 million. economic impact in the city, so
we are especially proud to have
extended the contract to host this
action-packed event through 2016.
Creating this kind of certainty in an
uncertain market is a big deal for
our city and it’s good for Northlands
too. This year CFR contributed $378
thousand to Northlands’ earnings.
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CAPITAL EX ATTENDANCE
717,245
Capital EX
Capital EX got bigger and better again this For the first time, Northlands was able to
year. We held onto our tradition of offering the execute on its long-term strategy to have
best live entertainment from around the world Capital EX extend over two full weekends.
by hosting the Canadian premiere of Cirque Unfortunately, a severe storm affected our
Shanghai Bai Xi, the International Association fair on its opening weekend,
of Fairs and Exhibitions attraction of the year, significantly impacting revenue.
Wild World of Lions, FlowRider Mobile Surf Net earnings were $854 thousand
Party – where fair goers learned to shred over 2008, notwithstanding the
waves like the experts – and the Food decrease in revenues of $623 thousand.
Network’s Chef David Adjey, who We are hopeful this upward earnings
inspired fans surrounding his shows trend will continue as we put more focus
on our Sip! stage. on families in 2010.
8 Northlands Annual Reporthighest single-day
wagering total
$1.1 million
RACING AND GAMING
In 2009, Northlands Park hosted 132 days of There is, however, no doubt that this industry is
high calibre horse racing. The Canadian Derby struggling across North America with gaming
garnered the highest single-day wagering total in Alberta down 10 per cent last year – impacts
for live racing in Edmonton in nine years when that were also felt at Northlands Park. Our total
almost $1.1 million was bet and then the 2009 handle reached $87.6 million ($101.5 million
Alberta Fall Classic produced a double-digit in 2008), a 13.7 per cent decrease from last
increase in wagering. year, and although the decrease is significant,
we managed the business with discipline,
generating $2.6 million in earnings before
depreciation and amortization
for Northlands.
Northlands Annual Report 9broadcast to over 143 million homes
across 36 countries
worldwide
The Edmonton Indy
This year’s Edmonton Indy, with Rexall as the broadcast to over 143 million homes across 36
title sponsor, was an operational success with countries worldwide with coverage appearing
24 cars on the starting grid. We have proven on over 98 different Internet sites and in over
to be an effective race operator and the Indy 75 different newspapers. We met our expense
Racing League is very happy with the calibre targets through a reduction of $4.3 million in
of the event that Northlands produced. Auto expenses over 2008, without diminishing the
racing fans across North America saw the best quality of the race. We did have a revenue
in open-wheel racing right here in shortfall that is directly related to the
our city. recession, which affected everything
from sponsorship to tickets sales to
The Edmonton Indy is a high food and beverage consumption,
profile event for Edmonton, as we resulting in a $3.9 million dollar
are able to bring the world to our financial shortfall in 2009 (compared
city, and reach broad national and with $5.3 million in 2008).
international audiences. The race was
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Farmfair
International
climbed 20%
AGRICULTURE
All new Women in Agriculture programming, We continue to invest and build opportunities
an even bigger Dodge City, the launch of for future growth solidifying our position as
Envirotech and the introduction of the crowd a global leader in agricultural events. We
pleasing Alberta Grows Food Show helped us are especially pleased with Agriculture’s
attract thousands of guests and exhibitors to performance, as it is the only business segment
our two big agriculture shows. Programming that has recovered beyond 2007 revenue levels.
innovations introduced at the Northlands Farm We attribute this success to our strategy to
and Ranch Show earned us industry accolades. move key programming elements into two
Attendance at Farmfair International climbed seasonal windows in the spring and fall.
20 per cent over 2008 figures. This helped us better control costs,
attract greater attendance and
introduce programming that earned
us much industry praise.
Northlands Annual Report 11VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Judy Batty Laura Gadowsky Betty Loree
Volunteer since 2001 Volunteer since 1983
Second Vice-Chair
Member since 2002 Member since 2008
Volunteer since 1993
Director since 2008 Director since 2008
Member since 1995
Director since 2003
Doug Bienert Randy Garvey Dave Majeski
Volunteer since 1973 Volunteer since 2005 Volunteer since 2008
Member since 1973 Member since 2005 Member since 2008
Director since 1998 Director since 2005 Director since 2009
Jerry Bouma, Andrew Huntley, Burke Perry
Past-Chair Chair Volunteer since 1970
Volunteer since 1993 Volunteer since 1972 Member since 1985
Member since 1995 Member since 2002 Director since 1996-99,
Director since 1999 Director since 2002 2007
Rick Carter Scott Kashuba Wendy Schneider
Volunteer since 1995 Volunteer since 2004 Volunteer since 1994
Member since 2002 Member since 2006 Member since 1994
Director since 2002 Director since 2008 Director since 1998
Don Clipperton Harold Kingston, Bob Walker
Volunteer since 1995 Volunteer since 1987
Member since 1998
FCA
Volunteer since 2000 Member since 1988
Director since 2007 Director since 2007
Member since 2000
Director since 2001
Jennifer Fisk Earl Klapstein John Windwick,
Volunteer since 2004 Volunteer since 1992
Member since 2006
First Vice-Chair
Member since 2002 Volunteer since 1997
Director since 2006 Director since 2006 Member since 1997
Director since 2000
12 Northlands Annual ReportCommunity Appointments
Chief Cam Alexis Howard Weir
Volunteer since 2008 Volunteer since 1996
Member since 2008 Member since 1996
Director since 2008 Director since 1996
Directors Representing the City of Edmonton
Coun. Tony Caterina Coun. Ron Hayter Mayor Stephen
Director since 2007 Director since 2007 Mandel
Member since 2009 Member since 2009 Director since 2004
Coun. Ed Gibbons Coun. Kim Krushell
Director since 2007 Director since 2007
Member since 2009 Member since 2009
Honourary Directors
His Honour, the Honourable The Honourable Ed Stelmach All Members of City Council
Norman Kwong, CM, AOE Premier of Alberta City of Edmonton
Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta
Northlands Annual Report 13Directors Representing the Directors Representing the
Government of Alberta Government of Canada
Naresh Bhardwaj, Susan Green
MLA Volunteer since 2003
Director since 2008 Director since 2007
Board of Governors
Jim Campbell Dale Cole Don M. Hamilton W.J.M. (Bill) Henning Harry Hole Warren Holte Don F. Jackson
Dale Leschiutta Mike Marples A. Ross McBain H.L.D. (Len) Perry JR Shaw Allan A. Shenfield Don H. Sprague
Dr. Robert Westbury Gordon Wilson Eric Young Gerry Yuen
14 Northlands Annual ReportOUR VOLUNTEERS
2009 marked 130 years of an impressive volunteer tradition at Northlands. Each December,
Northlands holds Volunteer Appreciation Night to celebrate the wide array of volunteers
who provide exceptional service during Capital EX, the Edmonton Indy, Farmfair International,
Canadian Finals Rodeo and other Northlands events. Without volunteers, we could not operate.
In 2009, our volunteers contributed in excess of 34,000 hours of service to Northlands’ programs
and events.
Abday, Barbara Athaide, Steve Benbow, Linda ‘Ruth’ Bouma, Burke
Abercrombie, Blaire Atkins, Cathlyn Benbow, Lloyd S Bouma, Carrah
Abercrombie, Linda Atkinson, James Bencharsky, Natalia S Bouma, Gerben ‘Jerry’ S
Acker, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Atkinson, Martin Beniuk, Stella Bourbonnais, Jane
Acker, Robert ‘Rob’ Au, Huey Benke, Dennis Bowes, Dianna
Adams, Deana Aubin, Dennis Benluzanski, Slawomir Boyce, Jessica
Adams, Ella ‘El’ Awbery-Sidall, Ada Bennett, Gary Boyce, Linda
Adams, James ‘Jim’ Awid, Ken S Bennett-Wrisdon, Susan Boyce, Samantha ‘Sam’
Adams, Janet ‘Lynn’ S Badowsky, Walter S Bentley, David ‘Bruce’ S Boyles, Wayne
Adams, Robert ‘Bob’ Baek, JungKyun ‘JK’ Bereti, Eva Bramwell, Lauren
Adolf, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Bagan, Elaine Berezanski, Shannon Brandon, Kathleen ‘Kat’
Adolphson, Helene Bagshaw, William ‘Bill’ S Berkholtz, Gwen Brandson, Dianne*
Aginas, Adele Baier, Julia ‘Julie’ Bertholet, Andre ‘Andy’ Brandt, Gerald
Ahlskog, Lois Bailey, John ‘Jack’ S* Beson, Tammie Brechin, Beverley ‘Bev’
Albert, Marilyn Baird, Douglas Best, Lyle S Breuer, Rita
Albright, Rebecca ‘Becky’ Baird, Nancy Bezaire, Eldon Breuer, Willi
Aldridge, Alan Baker, Patti Bezaire, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Brewka, Dirk
Alexander, Sean Bakke, Jodi S Bhardwaj, Naresh Brewka, Sharon
Alexis, Bertha Bakker, Harvey Bidlock, R. ‘Peter’ S Brickner, Diane S
Alexis, Cameron ‘Cam’ Bakker, Pamela ‘Pam’ S Bienert, Douglas ‘Doug’ S Broadfoot, Daniel
Alexis, Doreen Ball, T. Raymond ‘Ray’ S Bienert, Helen Broda, David
Alexis, Isabella ‘Bella’ Ball, Victoria ‘Vicki’ Bienert, Tyler Brodeur, Steven
Alexis, Jacob Bamson, Kathleen Bijou, Lauraine Brown, Brian
Alexis, Kathleen Bannard, Bruce S Bijou, Robert Brown, David
Alexis, Louise Baquirin, Filipina Bilida, Marie Brown, Deborah
Alexis, Roderic Barabash, Bert Billett, Barry Brown, Kristy
Alexis, Stanley Barabash, Gladys Billett, Linda Brown, Richard ‘Rick’
Allan, Daniel Barabash-McCann, Angela Bird, Richard Brown, Ronald
Allen, Robert ‘Robb’ Barber, Blaine Bissani-Armstrong, Lina Brown, Ross S
Alleyne, Michael Barnhouse, Donald ‘Don’ Bissett, William ‘Bill’ S Brown, Vera
Alsmo, Lolain Baronasky, Katherine Black, Ashley Brownie, Lisa
Andersen, Dianne Barrie, Ronald ‘Ron’ Black, Melissa Brownlee, Jeannette
Anderson, Bryan Barszczewski, Deborah ‘Deb’ Blade, Carsten Brownlee, HLM James
Anderson, Jay Barwell, Sandy Blair, Ruth Bruce, Elaine
Anderson, John Batt, Diane Blake-Leavitt, Daphne Brunet, Murielle
Anderson, Karen Batty, Jane S Blanchette, Diane-Ellen Bryski, Robin
Anderson, Randie Batty, Judith ‘Judy’ S Blanchette, Madeleine Buba, Jordan
Andreeff, Georgina Bauman, Tracey Blatz, Charmaine Buchanan, Donald S
Andresen, Lillian Baumgardner, Darren Blize, Clint Buchkowsky, Terry
Andrews, Chad Bavato, Dennis Blize, Joan Buckle, Georgina
Andrichuk, Lenny S Bavato, Harry Blume, Marlene Buddle, Harry S
Andrushak, Maxine Bayrak, Jerry Blumentrath, Ursula Budlong, Allan
Annicchiarico, Tracy Bayrak, Marion Bodell, Florence ‘Flossie’ S Buffalo, Chrystin
Arcand, Verden Be, Hao Bodell, Laura S Buist, James
Ardiel, Nancy ‘Linda’ Beauchamp, Gerard ‘Gerry’ Bodell, Lorne S Burak, Jacque Lynne
Armstrong, Bernice Beauchamp, Victoria ‘Vicky’ Bodnar, Monica Buretia, Codrut
Armstrong, Beverley ‘Bev’ S
Beauchesne, Gitan Bohn, Judy Buretia, Manuela
Armstrong, Fraser Becker, Bart S Boivin, Gilles Burke, James
Arnold, Yvonne Beedle, Darren Boivin, Rolande Burns, Donald ‘Don’
Arnoldussen, Linda S Belanger, Bradley ‘ Brad’ Bolivar, Timothy Burns, Margaret ‘Peggy’
Arnston, Don Belanger, Dale Borle, Karen Burns, Susan ‘Valerie’
Ash, Donald Belanger, Dennis Boston, Tim S Burns, Terry
Ashbacher, Darrel Belcourt, Virginia Bottoms, Donna Burton, Jessica
Ashbacher, Wendy Belsher, Ricky Bottos, Duane Burwash, Florence ‘Flo’
Ashta,Nishchay Benbow, John ‘Allen’ Boult, Donald Bush, Darlene
Northlands Annual Report 15Bush, William ‘Bill’ Clennell-Desmarais, Kolbi de Rappard, George S Emerson, Robin
Butler, George S Clipperton, Donald S De Roij, Rod Emery, Dwayne
Butler, Patricia ‘Pat’ S Clipperton, Karen S Dean, John Erker, Dennis S
Butti, Olivia S Coatta, Donna-Rae Dean, Maureen S Eskdale, Leanne
Byers, Richard S Cole, Dale S Dean, Tracey Ethier, Camille
Byford, Steven Collier, Lisa Dean, William ‘Bill’ Ethier, Romeo
Campbell, Colin S Collins, Christine ‘Chris’ Debolt, Deborah Evans, Ivy
Campbell, Gary S Collins, Darlene Dechaine, Alfred ‘Fred’ Evans, Sharon
Campbell, R. ‘Jim’ S Collins, Leilani Deeks, Gordon S Ewanchuk, Marie
Camrose Regional Exhibition S
Collum, F. ‘Elaine’ Deiter, Krystal-Lynne Ewanchuk, Nick
Caputo, Carlo Comer, Eve del Rosario, Roberto Fabryova, Zuzana
Carbert, Ryan Connelly, Gerald ‘Gerry’ S Dembinski, Kristina Falkenberg, Aaron S
Carbone, Mariesa S Connelly, Glenn S Demers-Collins, Simone Falls, Diane
Cardinal, Chesare Conroy, Bridget deMilliano, Emile S Fang, Tony
Cardinal, Doreen Cookson, John Denney, Janice Farhat, Atif
Cardinal, Yvonne Coombs, Myrna Denney, Norman ‘Norm’ Farnell, Thomas ‘Tom’ S
Carleton, Gil Copeland, Eleanor Dennis, Allen Fedoretz, Olga
Carlin, Arnold Copeland, James ‘Jim’ Derenowsky, Mike Fedoretz, Steve S
Carlson, Arne Corbin, Matthew Derewynka, Annie ‘Ann’ Fedoruk, Donna
Carlson, Ruth Cormier, Sherry Desmarais, Goota Fedynak, Georgia
Carlyle, Art S Cosman, Kimberley Devanthey, Stella Fedynak, John
Carmichael, Gord Cote, James Dewes, Barry Fedynak, Wayne
Carnegie, Margaret Cotta, Giselle Dewes, Doreen Fehlauer, Alfred ‘Fred’ S
Carrilho, John Court, Jane Differenz, Valerie S Feland, Janine
Carroll, Peter Cox, Rebecca Differenz, Virginia S Feltan, Crystal
Carson-Handley, Patricia Craig, Tracey Dion, Gisele Fenske, Brock
Carstairs, Cindy S Crane, Stephen Dixon, Barbara ‘Barb’ S Fenske, Dannielle ‘D. J.’ S
Carstairs, Gail Cribb, Daniel Dixon, Robert Fenske, Jacqueline ‘Jacquie’ S
Carstairs, Kimberly ‘Kim’ Crier, Beverly Dobush, Kenneth Fenton, Gail
Carter, Richard ‘Rick’ S Crier, Mary Dodds, Jamieson ‘Jamie’ Fenton, Loren
Caterina, Antonio ‘Tony’ S Crier-Rahaman, Sherina Doherty, Joe Ferguson, Angela
Cavanagh, Terrence ‘Terry’ S Cripps, Shirley Dolynchuk, Lawrence Ferguson, Bonnie
Cawson, Tom Criss, Kenneth Donais, Melody Ferguson, Bradley ‘Brad’ S
Champion, Warren Crockett, Donald ‘Don’ Donald, Ross Ferguson, Neville
Chang, Hsiu-Ju ‘Alicia’ Cronin, Randall ‘Randy’ Donald, Tana Fernandes, Maurice
Chapeskie, Beth Crowther, Muriel Dong, Annie Ferretti, Dena
Chapman, John Cumming, James S Doolittle, Douglas S Fetter, Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ S
Chapman, Sue Cunningham, Bruce Doran, Jillian ‘Jill’ Fiddler, Debra
Chartier, Doreen Cunningham , Jr., Bruce Dove, Frank Fiedler, Angela
Chau, Germaine Cunningham , Gerald Downey, Brenda Field, Carolyn
Cherneskey, Russell S Cunningham, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Drouin, Jenny Fischer, Johanna
Cherney, Dan S Currie, Dekker Dubois, Louise Fischer, Robert ‘Butch’ S
Chesterman, Ella Curwen, Adrian Dubois, Richard ‘Rick’ Fisk, Jennifer S
Chmilar, Larry Cyre, Clifford Duckett, Ruth Fitzgerald, Colette
Cholak, Francis ‘Frank’ S Czaja, Jacqueline Duff, Donald ‘Don’ * Flamarique, Virginia
Choma, Margaret Czuroski, Rodney Duggan, Neil S Fong, Jason
Chomiak, John S D’Agnone, Shannon Duke, Shelly Forbes, Lois
Chopp, Doreen Dallyn, Ghislaine Dul, Donna Forbes, Norman ‘Muggsy’ S
Chopp, Samantha Dam, Annette Dul, Ted Foster, Deborah
Choquette, Suzanne Damabi, Behnam Duncombe, Robert Foster, Kevin
Chornoluk, Richard Daniel, Jacqueline Dunford, Brandi Fouillard, Daniel
Chow, Rosie Danyluk, Kevin Dunford, Darren Fowler, David
Chriest, Jean S Darling, Dion Dunford, Leslie Fowler, Sherry
Christensen, Bradley Dasilao, Mafel Dawn Dunham, Jacqueline Fox, Ashley
Christiansen, Donald S David, Catherine Dunk, Elton S Fox, Justin
Chupa, Charles David, Robert Dunn, Marlene Francetic, Michael
Clark, Alyssa David, Robert ‘Kevin’ Dunnigan, Patrick Francis, John ‘Jack’ S
Clark, Bonnie ‘Bonni’ David, Wannette Duong, Hung Frank, Marguerite ‘Max’
Clark, Marion Davies, Kenneth ‘Ken’ S Dyer, Ralph Franke, Herta
Clark, Scott Davies, Trevor S Eberhardt, Mike Fraser, Gabriela ‘Gabe’
Clarke, James (Jim) Davis, Shannon Eckel, Daniel Fraser, Laura Lee
Clarke, Jesusa ‘Susie’ Davison, Linda S Ede-Neville, Debrah Frederick, Bonnie
Clarke, Norma Davison, Tonya Ekpakahok, Ikey Freeland, Donald S
Clarke, Shawna Day, Courtney S Elder, Leah Friedenberger, Elaine
Clarke, C.M. Donald S Daynard, Deanna Elliott, Margaret ‘Marg’ S Friesen, Dwayne S
Cleaver, Dale de Champlain, Patricia Elzinga, Peter S Fritz, Felix
Cleaver, Dennis de Champlain, Remi Emerson, Elaine Fritz, Francesca
Cleaver, Derrick de Leon, Leticia Emerson, Leroy Fritz, Ingeborg ‘Hanni’
16 Northlands Annual ReportFritz, Stefan Gregg, Dorothy S Hilton, Brett Jones, Bryn
Froese, Aron S Gregoire, Gisele Hilton, William Jones, Christopher
Fu, Yao ‘Freya’ Greig, Beverly Hilts, Darlene Jones, Elaine S
Fuhr, Gordon S Greig, Bruce Hipkin, Darren Jones, Ross
Funnell, Ronald S Groeneweg, Gertrude Hnidan, Roy Jones, Shirley
Gabert, Matilda Groeneweg, Yohanna Hodgin, Gary Jose, Vilma
Gabert, Sharon Groleau, Shirley Hoekstra, Shelby Joslin, Dale
Gabert, Valentina Grotkowski, Lawrence ‘Larry’ Hoffman, Dolores Kadatz, Barbara ‘Barb’ S
Gadowsky, Alisdair ‘Al’ Grundau, Rita Hogle, Bruce S Kafle, Rashmi
Gadowsky, Laura S Guichon, Diego Hole, Harry S Kaminesky, Lillian ‘Lil’
Gair, William Gunraj-Daodat, Deborrah Hollands, Daniel ‘Dan’ S Kaminski, Wesley ‘Wes’
Galbraith, Salome ‘Sally’ Gurney, Paul Holmes, John Kankakeesic, Lisa
Gallant, Merle Gurney, Wanda Holte, Warren S Kapoor, Jean S
Galliford, Shirley Gushaty, George Hood, Kathleen Karbonik, Carol
Gallotti, Tomaso ‘Tom’ Guthrie, Alyssa Hoover, Azucena ‘Bebe’ Karbonik, George
Galloway, James ‘Jim’ Haarstad, David Hore, Darren Karcher, Bernie
Gamble, Tara Habana, Kenneth House, Renee Karmensky, Chaantal
Gamroth, Denise Haddock, Richard ‘Rick’ Howell, Lorne S Kashuba, Scott S
Gamroth, Ernie Haight, Craig Howell, Myrna Kawecka, Daria
Garanis, Demetrius Haley, Jeff S Howrish, Joan Kay, Donald
Garbutt, Timothy ‘Tim’ Hall, John ‘Brian’ Hrehirchuk, Tanya Kearl, Sharon
Garvey, Randell ‘Randy’ S Hall, Susan Huculak, Mike Keefe, Dennis
Gaunt, Craig Halushka, Jerry Hughes, George S Kehl, Walter
Gerbrandt, Bernie Halushka, Leon Hughes, Jill Kelker, Henriette
Gerlach, Curtis Hamilton, Donald S Huising, Katherine S Keller, Deborah
Gervais, Bernadette Hamilton, Erin Hull, Keith Kellett, Dave
Getzinger, Carly Hannah, Eileen Hulleman, John Kellington, Helen
Gibbon, Carole Hanson, Arnold Hulleman, Sandra Kellington, Tracy
Gibbon, Robert ‘Bob’ S Harbin, Jennifer Hunt, William ‘Don’ S Kelly, Beverley ‘Bev’
Gibbons, Edward ‘Ed’ S Hardiman, Brian Huntley, Andrew ‘Andy’ S Keltie, Robert ‘Bruce’
Gibson, Diana Harding, Barbara Huntley, Jennifer Kennedy, Darlene
Gibson, Mark Haring, Tina Huntley, Susan ‘Sue’ Kennedy, Steven
Gibson, Maryanne Harris, Shirley Hurst, Archie Kenyon, Anita
Gibson, Robert ‘Brent’ Harrison, Connie Hussaini, Jahangir Kerr, William ‘Bill’
Gillespie, James ‘Jim’ S Harrold, Norman Hutchings, Charles ‘Chuck’ Kerr, Yvonne ‘Irene’
Gillespie, Reginald ‘Reg’ Hartfelder, Walter ‘Wally’ Hutchinson, Robert ‘Rob’ Kettner, Minda ‘Mindy’
Gilroy, Stuart ‘Gord’ S Hastey, Katie Hutchison, Keltie Khoa, Bu
Gisler, Merna Hatfield, Richard Hyndman, Lance Kinash, Victoria ‘Vikki’
Glidden, Kim Haudenschild, June Inverarity, Crystal King, Jessica
Godin, Mario Haudenschild, Robert ‘Bob’ Inverarity, Derek King, Samantha S
Godwin, Susan Haugen, Frances ‘Betty’ S Ivankovich, Ivan S Kingston, FCA Harold S
Goggin, Stephen ‘Steve’ Haunholter, Alyssa S Jackson, Donald ‘Don’ S Kinnear, Douglas
Golinsky, Orlene Hay, Glenn Jacobs, Judith ‘Judy’ S Kisilevich, Lillian ‘Betty’
Golinsky, Raymond ‘Ray’ Hayduk, Barrie Jacobs, Lawrence S Kisilevich, Orest
Gommerud, Cathy Hayduk, Yvonne James, Kerry Kiss, Jim S
Gong, Yi Hayes, Louise S Janiten, Heather Kit, Carla
Gorda, Arthur Hayter, Ronald ‘Ron’ S Jansen, John Kittlitz, Marilyn*
Gordeyko, Bernice S Henderson, Barbara Jarvis, James Kiviaq
Goshko, Darlene Henderson, Ian Jarvis, William S Klapstein, Earl S
Gouchey, Rebecca Henderson, Jean Jefferson, Gary Klein, Angela
Gough, Nelda Henderson, Michelle Jefferson, Morgan Klein, Darren
Graham, Carol Henderson, Terry Jer, Howard Klein, Gordon ‘Sandy’
Graham, Daniel Hendricks, Kent Jer, Kathy Lynn Kmech, Sr., Peter S
Graham, Karen Hennig, Calvin ‘Cal’ Jewell, Ryan S Knight, Cherie
Graham, Keith Hennig, Rita S Jewett, J. ‘Hilary’ S Ko, Ne-Chi
Graham, Neil Hennig, Shey Jofre, Nicole Kobie, Franklin ‘Frank’ S
Graham, Stephen ‘Steve’ S Henning, W. ‘Bill’ S Johanson-Benoit, Jill Kocman, Sally
Graham, Tricia Herfindahl, Carolynne Johnson, Clarissa Koe-Schnell, Jacqueline
Grainger, Donald Herfindahl, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Johnson, Michael Kokotilo, Louise
Grainger, Elizabeth ‘Marg’ Herzog, Karen Johnston, Anita Kolaczan, Margaret
Grandish, Darren Heslep, Cameron Johnston, Beatrice Kolewaski, Jeannette
Gravel, Ron Hewett, Jason Johnston, Ken Kolmas, Janice
Gray, Devin S Hickey, Dave Johnston, Lori Kolmas, June
Gray, Dinah S Hicks, Tricia Johnston, Nicholas Kolstad, Beverley ‘Bev’
Gray, Richard Higgins, Joan S Johnston, Robert Kolstad, Clayton
Green, Francis High, Daniel Johnston, Rosemarie Kootenay, Arlene ‘Brenda’
Green, Susan Hiller, Elaine S Jones, Angela J. Kootenay, Effie
Greenough, James ‘Greg’ S Hillman, Raymond Jones, Angela N. Kootenay, Jamie
Northlands Annual Report 17Kootenay, Janice Leong, Yoke MacNeil, Jeffrey McEwen, Rosemary
Korchinsky, Ernie S Leschiutta, Dale S MacPherson, Irma S McFarlane, James
Korz, Emily Lesoway, Clayton ‘Clay’ MacPherson, Neil McGhan, Bruce *
Kotelko, Peter ‘Bern’ S Lester, Michael MacPherson, Sharon McGhan, Marilyn
Kovach, Ingrid Letendre, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Mader, Jillian McGinitie, Darlene
Kovacs, Karl Letendre, Helene Magee, Sarah McGuinness, Elizabeth ‘Liz’
Kowalczyk, Brandon Lettner, Ken Magosse, Doris McKenney, Blair
Kowton, Larry Levicki, Mike Mah, Robin S McKennitt, Hazel
Kramers, Kevin Lewis, Janet Mah, Stanley McKinnon, Courtney
Krause, Daryl Lewis, John ‘Ken’ S Mahony, Nick McKinnon, Malvena
Krause, Shirley Lewis, Lelannie Majcher, Bernice McLaughlin, Diane
Krauskopf, Paul Lewis, Maria Majeau, Victor McLeay, Dawn
Krilyk, Robin Lewis, Sandra ‘Sandy’ S Majeski, David S McLeay, Tylor
Krupa, Katelyn Li, Vincent Majeski, Larry McLennan, Mary-Ann
Krupa, Melanie Li, Yannie Makowsky, Murray McMillan, Joan
Krupp, Judith Li, Yanshun Malkewich, Eric McMurray, Kathleen
Krushell, Kimberley S Lightning, Herbert ‘Brian’ Mallory, Murray McNee, Brad
Kucheraway, Danielle Lindberg, Michelle Man, Wilson McPhee, Andrew
Kuchmak, Chris Linder, Kathleen ‘Kandie’ Mandel, Stephen McWhirter, Brett
Kuhn, Dianne S Lindsay-Larsen, Mitchell Mandryk, Ruby McWhirter, Heather
Kuhn, Joanne Linklater, Frances ‘Fran’ Mann, Karen Anne Meakin, Anna S
Kuhn, Rhonda Lipon, Delores Mansfield, Tausha Mears, Deborah
Kuhn, Ronald S Lipon, William ‘Bill’ Marchand, Jasmine Melnychuk, Janice
Kumpula, Bryan Lipsett, Thomas ‘Tom’ S Marcinkoski, Jennifer ‘Jen’ Melnychuk, Patricia ‘Pat’
Kumpula, Bryanna Lipsett, Wayne S Marko, Ronald ‘Ron’ Melvin, Valerie
Kumpula, Craig Littmann, Lynda Marler, Reg S Mendez, Raymundo
Kusal, Deborah Litven, James ‘Jim’ Marples, Kelly S Mendoza, Antonio
Kusiak, Linda Liu, Chenyuan Marples, Michael ‘Mike’ S Mercer, Arthur ‘Art’
Kyle, Sandra ‘Sandy’ Liu, Yan ‘Laura’ Marshall, Dorothy Meroniuk, Lorraine
Lacika, Elizabeth Liu, Yuanchen ‘Bill’ Marshall, Olive Mezo, Robert
Lacika, Vladimir Livingstone, Johanna Marshall, Robert ‘Bob’ Michelin, Benjamin
Lacon, Bruce Livingstone, Linda Martin, Patricia ‘Pat’ Middelkamp, Jacob
LaFleche, A. Bryan S Livingstone, Sidney ‘Sid’ Martinez, Erick Miles, Marianne S
Laliberte, Mary Locke, Diane Martini, Sherry Miller, Gladys S
Lalonde, Audrey Lockert, Thomas Martinuk, Eugene ‘Gene’ S Miller, Janice ‘Jan’
Lamb, Andrea Lonsdale, Verna Martyn, Audrey S Miller, Roberta
Lamb, Chris Lopatka, Brent Martyn, John S Miller, Wilfred ‘Walter’
Lang, Judy Lore, Sally S Maruschuk, Mike Milligan, Franklin ‘Joe’
Lang, Lance Loree, Betty S Maschmeyer, Douglas ‘Doug’ S
Milligan, John
Lang, Thach Louis, Peggy S Maschmeyer, Evelyn ‘Lloy’ S Milliken, Norman
Langley, Victor ‘Larry’ S Lovig, Frieda Maschmeyer, Gerald S Milton, John ‘Dale’
Larsen, Victor Lovig, Grant Maschmeyer, Sandra ‘Sandi’ Mireau, Jacki
Larson, John Lowey, Bruce Maskaluk, Joyce Misura, Joseph ‘Joe’
Laskey, Nancy Loyek, Lawrence Mason, Bob Mitchell, Johanna
Lastiwka, Alexandra ‘Sandra’ Lucas, Daneve ‘Danny’ Masters, Barbara Mitchell, Jones
Lastiwka, Michael ‘Mike’ Luchak, Alexander ‘Alex’ Matejka, Brittney Mittelstadt, Kourtney
Latham, Linda Luchak, Clara ‘Sue’ Matejka, Carling Mittelstadt, Lovella
Latour, Frank Lukanuk, Olga Matichuk, Andrew ‘Andy’ S Mitton, Victoria
Lauderdale, Edward ‘Ted’ Luoma, Hilkka Maybroda, Katherine Mixap, Bounthavilay
Lauderdale, Karin Lupul, Allen McAlpine, Kevin Modin, Nelson S
Laurie, Ryan Lupul, Julliette ‘Julie’ McBain, Allan ‘Ross’ S Moffatt, Sharon
Lawrence, David Lupul, Robert McBain, Justine Mohler, Harold ‘Frank’
Lawrence, Vicki Lusok, Candace McBain, Mark Mohler, Mildred ‘Lee’
Lazaruk, Kim Ly, Diana McBain, Neil S Money, Glenda
Leavitt, Sylvan ‘Ray’ S Lyster, Patric McBurney, Derek Mongeon, Martine
Lebeuf, Maxwell MacBeth, Roderick (Rod) McCarron, Mary Monk, M. Lloyd S
LeBlanc, Daniel MacDonald, Dane McCarten, Colin S Monteith, Dorothy
LeClercq, Serena MacDonald, George S McCasin, Frank Montgomery , Douglas S
Lee, Aaron Macdonald, Kelly McClellan, HLM Shirley Moquin, Jean-luc
Lee, Alvin MacDonald, Scott McClelland, Ian Morris, Adriana
Lee, Nancy MacGillivray, Kimberley McDonald, Barry S Morse, Andreas
Legault, Natalie Mack, William ‘Bill’ * McDonald, Eileen Mortensen, Irene
Legault, Shawn MacKell, Janet McDonald, John Moser, Charles ‘Chuck’
Lehodey, Francois MacKenzie, Cheryl McDonald, Kenneth Moses, Melissa-Jo
Leicht, Betty MacKinnon, Annette McDonell, John S Mosher, Kimberly
Leitch, Kenneth MacKinnon, Daniel ‘Dan’ McDougall, John S Mosier, Joseph
LeLacheur, Rick S MacLean, Carol McEwan, Christine Mulcair, John
Leong, Mui Chain MacLean, James ‘Jamie’ S McEwan, John Murphy, Debra
18 Northlands Annual ReportMurray, Nicole Pageé, Bernice Pinter, Johnnie Reid, Shelley
Myers, Kayla Pageé, Rene Pirtle, Arla Reilly, Aphracia
Myhre, Oscar ‘Oz’ Paintedstone, Annette Plaizier, Peter ‘Pete’ S Reilly, Patricia
Nanson, Kevin Paintedstone, Christine Playdon, Katherine ‘Kathy’ S Reinhardt, Barry
Nasser, Sanif Paintedstone, Noreen Plunkie, Irene Reith, Katherine
Nelson, Allyn Paisley, Loretta ‘Lorry’ Pointe, Gregory ‘Greg’ Reppert, Janice ‘Jan’
Nelson, Rita Pal, Bay Pollard, Benjamin Reynolds, Valerie
Nelson, Sherry Palahniuk, Patricia ‘Pat’ Pollard, Wade Rife, George S
Nelson, Shirley S Palamarchuk, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Pollock, Sheila Ritchie, Gloria
New, Nicole Palpal-Latoc, Reymund Polowy, Ernest Rivera, El Cecelio
Newhart, Michael ‘David’ Paly, Clarence Pon, Allan Roadhouse, Katie ‘Kay’
Newman, Clarence S Panas, Mike Poon, Cathy Roberts, Annie
Nichols, Roxanne Panchyshyn, Derek Pope, Shaun Roberts, Mary ‘Lynn’
Nicholson, Joan Papworth, Sarah Porodo, Richard Robertson, Dwayne
Nickel, Barbara Paridaen, Paul Porter, Kyle Robertson, John
Nickel, Harry Park, Diana Posthuma, John Robinson, Angele
Nickel, Michael ‘Mike’ Parker, Deanna ‘Dianne’ Posthuma, Marie ‘Elaine’ Robinson, Garrett
Nicoli, Marlene Parlade, Joselito Potratz, Haley Robinson, Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ S
Nicoll, William ‘Dave’ S Parry, Christine Potter, Jimi Robinson, Jessie ‘Jesse’
Nieberding, Albert ‘Carl’ Parsons, Alan S Potts, Jr., Robbie Robinson, Marcel
Nonay, David Pashe, Nicholas Potyok, Robert ‘Bob’ Robinson, Natalie
Nonay, Wanda Paterson, Bruce Poulin, Raelene Robinson, Wilf
Norbert, Brian Patriquin, Gordon S Powers, Joan Roeleveld, Valerie ‘Val’
Norby, Reginald ‘Reg’ S Paul, William ‘Bill’ Prefontaine, Bernie Roeske, Murray S
Normand, Louis ‘Lou’ Paull, Helen S Prefontaine, Colleen S Rogers, John
Northey, Kelly Pawelek, Rooth S Prefontaine, Jordan Rogucki, Louise
Nott, AmberLynn Pawelek, Scott Preshing Sr., William ‘Bill’ S Rogucki, Terry
Nott, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Pawl, Lois Prestage, Robert ‘Bob’ S Rollans, Howard
Nott, Nicole Paylor, John Price, Charlotte Romanyshyn, Peter
Novasky, William Payne, Karen Price, James ‘Jim’ Ronaasen, Chantel
Nowicki, Judith Pazder, Ryan Proctor-Berkholtz, Ashley Ronaldson, David ‘Dave’ S
Nowicki, Walter Pazder, Sherri Prokop, Leona Rookes, Dave
Nyitrai, Cheleen Pearse, Brian S Prokop, Wilfred Rookes, Gail
Nysetvold, Trevor Pearse, Dorene Prokopczak, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Rookes, Trina
Oberik, Doreen Pearson, Duncan Puchyr, Wesley Rosenberger, Rose S
Ochir, Azjargal (Jane) Peden, Ian Pugh, Gregory ‘Greg’ Ross, Barry
O’Donnell, Timothy Pedersen, George S Pullishy, Paul ‘Roger’ Ross, James ‘Jim’ L.
Ohe, Mark S Pedersen, Harry S Pullishy, Sonia Russell, Harvey
Okerman, Kathryn Peeters, Laurel Purcell, Richard Rutherford, Jack S
Olsen, Lawrence ‘Buck’ S Pegg, Dave Purcell, William Sadoway, Nicholas
Olson, Christopher Pennock, D. ‘Bruce’ S Purdy, William ‘Bill’ S Sagoo, Ranbir
Olson, Lori Percy, Morgan Purschke, Eileen Sampert, Raymond ‘Ray’ S
Olson, Marney Perkins, Brad S Pysh, Diane Sanders, Doris
Onyschuk, Ben Perreault, Christopher Quaife, Sharon Sanderson, Dylan
Onyschuk, Jakob Perri, Rosario Quarrie, Kelson S Sanderson, Garth
Onyschuk, Lorrissa Perry, Burke S Quilala, Bernard Sanderson, Melissa
O’Reilly, Debbie Peters, John Quilley, Ashley Sanderson, Shane
Orobko, Gerald Peters, Marlene S Quinlan, Daniel Sangrey, Jedd
Orobko, Samantha Petersen, Debbie Quinlan, Lauree Sarafinchan, O. ‘Ollie’
Osadchuk, Gene Peterson, Mary Ann Radke, Lyle Sarnoski, Charles ‘Charlie’
Osborne, John S Peterson, Randolph Rain, Jolene Savage, Frances ‘Fran’ S
O’shea, Lorraine Petherbridge, Leona Rain, Kevin Schaffrick, Cassandra
Ostermayer, Amy Petkau, Brian Rainey, Anne Schaffrick, Elsie
Ottewell, John Petruchik, Stephanie Rainey, Richard Schaffrick, Willie
Otway, Andrew Petruk, Cheryl S Ramage, Kenneth Schilberg, Rhonda
Otway, Emily Phan, Nha Ramsey, John S Schmermund, Donnie ‘Don’
Otway, Jeremy Phillips, Ellington Raquepo, Marnelli Schmermund, Lois
Otway, Meeka Phillips, Karen Raro, Lora May Schmidt, Annette
Owen, David ‘Dave’ Phillips, Wendy Rasmussen, Annie ‘Anne’ Schmidt, David
Owen, Marion Pickard, Corisa Ratcliff, Peter Schmidt, Lois S
Owen, William ‘Bill’ S Pierce, Colleen Rau, Iris Schmidt, Moritz
Ozipko, Cassie Pietsch, Edwin ‘Ed’ Rault, Linda Schneider, Braydon
Ozipko, Kim Pietsch, Leona Reaville, Audrey Schneider, Donna
Ozipko, Mike Pillott, Chaise Reaville, Royal ‘Roy’ Schneider, Emily
Ozipko, Wendy Pillott, David Rebryna, Kenneth ‘Ken’ Schneider, Nicole
Ozubko, Betty Pimentel, Jeremias Reid, Darlene Schneider, Wendy S
Packford, Guy S Pimentel, Michelle Reid, Dylan Schramm, Tanja
Page, John ‘Roger’ S Pinette, Marcel Reid, Sandra ‘Sandy’ Schroder, Liesa
Northlands Annual Report 19Schultz, Cheryl Smith, Corey S Sutherland, William ‘Bill’ S Van Soest, Jeffrey
Schultz, Edward ‘Ed’ S Smith, Darryl S Swain, Jackie Van Vliet, Daniel
Schultz, Yolanda Smith, David Swan, Alexander Van Zeggelaar, Gwendolyn
Schur, Alexandra ‘Sandy’ Smith, Gordon Swart, Sarah Vander Veen, Nolene
Schur, David ‘Dave’ Smith, Jack Sweet, Donald VanderBurg, MLA George
Schwark,Carsten Smith, James ‘Jim’ Symic, Ronald ‘Ron’ S Vandermeer, Audrey
Sciur, QC Gary S Smith, Jennifer Szaroz, Laura Vandermeer, Cornelis ‘Casey’ S
Scott, Margaret Smith, Julie Anne Szoradi, Karin Vandermeer, Gerrit ‘Jerry’ S
Sears, Ryan Smith, Leigh S Szott, Benedict ‘Ben’ Vangeerenstein, Breanne
Sebastianelli, Colleen Smith, Lesley Szott, Patricia ‘Pat’ VanRiper, John
Sebastianelli, Ricardo ‘Rico’ S Smith, MacKenzie Szpacenko, Adam VanRiper, Sandra ‘Sandy’
Sedgwick, Laura Ann Smith, Meghan Szumlas, Frank ‘John’ S Vegreville Agricultural Soc S
Sedgwick, Timothy ‘Tim’ Smith, Ronna Takacs, Piroska ‘P.J.’ Veldhoen, Richard
Segin, Margaret ‘Marge’ Smith, Shelley Tallon, Frances Verlinde, Patrick ‘Pat’
Segin, Sheri Smith, Shirley Tallon, Geoffrey Verruyt, Bart
Seibold, Myron Smith, William Tandrup, Shannon Victoor, Rene
Sekla, Maher Sneddon, Carl Tanton, Victoria ‘Vicki’ Villeneuve, Lawrence
Sellick, Linda Sobchyshyn, Suzanne Taylor, Donald ‘Don’ Violette, Louise
Semotiuk, John Socholotuik, Maryann Taylor, Joan Vitvcci, Natasha
Semotiuk, Nick S Soliman, Sherif Taylor, Laurie Vollema, Shannon
Sept, Kevin Sommer, Clayton Tchir, Jeanette ‘Jayne’ Von Zur Gathen, Teresita ‘Chita’
Sept, Leanne Sommer, Jason Telford, Gordon Wagner, Terri-Jo ‘T.J.’
Seymour, Raedean Sommer, Marie Telford, Joan Wagner, Tyson
Shaganash, Brian Sood, Amita Terry, Suzanne Waite, William
Shanley, Catherine ‘Cathy’ Sood, Trisha Tetreau, Joseph ‘Joe’ Wakefield, Gregory
Shannon, Jenilyn Sopel, Daneen Thatcher, Kenneth S Walcott, Shirley
Shannon, Taradawn Sorken, Paula Thibaudeau, Leo Waldern, Baylea
Shapka, Elizabeth Southwood, Alan ‘Dale’ Thibaudeau, Mary Waldroff, Ryan
Sharma, Piyush Spence, Gloria ‘Judy’ Thom, Barbara Walker, Fred
Shaw, Gwen Spence, Philip Thomas, Chad Walker, Robert ‘Bob’ S
Shaw, James Spence, Sandra ‘Sandy’ Thomas, Marilyn Walker, T. J. ‘Rod’
Shaw, James ‘JR’ Sperber, Samantha Thomas, Warren S Walker, Wayne S
Shaw, Karen Spiller, Thomas Thompson, William Wall, Gail
Shaw, Marilyn Sprague, Donald S Thut, Vivian Wallace, Jerry
Shaw, Sandra Spriggs, Carole Thygesen, Laura Walsh, Adele
Shaw, Warren St Martin, Larry Tiemer, Lori Waniandy, Kaylee
Sheard, Glenda S St. Jean, Leanne Tkachuk, Annabel Wards, Shona
Shenfield, Allan S St. Martin, Larry Tober, Glennis Warner, Ellisha
Shenfield, Kevin S Stacey, Cherylyn Toma, Jackie Warring, Doug
Sherback, Christopher ‘Chris’ S Stacey, Craig Tomlinson, Candace Warring, Molly Anne S
Sherren, Julianna Stadelman, James ‘Jim’ Toronchuk, Greg Watson, Stephanie
Sherren, Louis ‘Lou’ Stadnichuk, Anthony Trainor, John Watt, J. Angus S
Shields, Nancy Stainthorp, Albert Trefiak, Kurt Watt, Trevor
Shockey, Ralph Stainthorp, Verna Trela, Grzegorz Webb, Lawrence ‘Larry’
Shrestha, Nisha Stark, Doris Treloar, Michael ‘Mike’ Webb, Micheal S
Shustov, Marlen Stark, Orville Trussler, Wayne Webber, Garry S
Shustova, Iryna Stasiuk, Sonya Tsoukalas, Theresa ‘Tree’ Weber, Justin
Sibbald, Bernard ‘Bernie’ Steer, Kenneth Tupas, Numeriana ‘Nelly’ Weber, Walter S
Sibbald, Maryke ‘Mary’ Stevens, Christopher Turin, Mary Wedman, Cynthia ‘Cindy’
Siegel, Barbara Stevens, David Turko, Daniel S Weinberger, Dennis
Siegel, Bob Stevens, Jeff Turko, Patricia ‘Patti’ Weir, Eva
Siegel-Logan, Cheryl Stevens, Kathy Turner, Barbara S Weir, Howard S
Skelly, William ‘Bill’ S Stevenson, Patricia ‘Pat’ Turner, Mary Weir, Mahlon S
Skippen, Annie Stewart, William ‘Bill’ S Twarog, Dennis Weishaar, Jimmy ‘Jim’
Skoreyko, Alan S Stinson, Lorri Tweddle, John S Weishaar, Loretta ‘Lori’
Skoreyko, Dale S Stoby, Jennifer ‘Laura’ Tymchuk, Karen Weiss, Ian
Skoreyko-Borchert, Ronda Stoll, Ralph Tymchuk, Lori Weiszhaar, Leona ‘Lee’
Skowronski, Barbara ‘Basia’ Storrier, Kelly Tymchuk, Michelle Welch, Brent
Skretting, Sylvie Storrier, Rosemarie ‘Rose’ Tysiakiewicz, Shelly Welker, Carol
Skripitsky, Rose ‘Alice’ Stott, Andrew Ulvstal, Kimberly ‘Kim’ Wengreniuk, Crystal
Skrypnek, Dennis Stouffer, Erin Underschultz, Laura Wengreniuk, Garrett
Skrypnek, Frances ‘Fran’ Stout, Hugh Urton, Craig S Wengreniuk, Iris
Skuba, Helen Stroh, Joan Van Brabant, Carlene S Weslosky, Terry
Sloan, Brenda Strynadka, Marguerite ‘May’ Van de Walle, Walter S West, Elana
Sluzar, Ollie Stuart, Brian Van Hecke, Judy West, Elizabeth
Smart, Else Stuart, Douglas Van Hecke, Roger West, Gerry
Smith, Brandan Suelo, Georgina Van Hecke, Tanysha West, Gordon
Smith, Charles Surbey, Brenda Van Meer, Patricia ‘Pat’ West, James Tyler ‘J.T.’
20 Northlands Annual ReportWest, Jason Williams, William ‘Bill’ Woywitka, Stacey Zelmer, H. Aaron
West, Lillian ‘Lil’ S Williamson, Deborah Wrubleski, Jason Zerr, Philip
West, Terry ‘T.J.’ Williamson, Leocadia ‘Leo’ Wylie, Anita Zhao, Jinting
Westbury, Robert ‘Bob’ S Williamson, Robert Yacyshyn, Greg Zheng, Zhong
Westerner Exposition Assoc. S
Wills, Ronald Yakimchuk, Margaret Zhou, Weijia
Weston, Judith ‘Judi’ S Wilson, C. Gordon S Yakimyshyn, Eugene ‘Terry’ Zielke, Sheree
White Thunder, Reyna Wilson, Dandilynn Yankowsky, Julius S Zilinski, Judy
Whiting, Patricia ‘Patty’ S Wilson, James Yaremko, Boris S Zilinski, Sharon
Whiting, Trent Wilson, Melanie S Yaremko, Teresa S Zilinski, Theodore ‘Fred’ S
Whitnack, James Windwick, Frederick ‘Fred’ S Yaschuk, Donna Zimmerman, Carol
Wick, Aaron Windwick, John S Yates, Fiona Zimmerman, Steven
Wick, Donna Wirsta, Kevin Yee, Kazue ‘Kay’ Zrim, Stephanie
Wickham, Alanna Witham, Jill Yee, Tony Zuk, Rhonda
Wickham, Douglas S Wolf, Inga Yewchuk, Luba ‘Lil’ Zwozdesky, MLA Gene
Wickham, Sharon Woloschuk, Bonnie Yim, Su Jin Zylstra, John S
Widney, Mark S Woo, Richard Youck, Robert ‘Ted’ S Zylstra, Shirley
Wifladt, Elmer Wood, Jennifer S Youck, Sophie ‘Bernice’
Wilkes, Annette Woodford, Donna Young, Alana
Wilkes, Gregory ‘Greg’ S Woodford, Tristan Young, Darin Members hold voting shares,
Wilkes, Penelope ‘Penny’ S Woodman, Bruce Young, QC Eric S which cannot receive any dividends
nor appreciate in value. Shares
Willard, Alan Wosar, Kristin Yu, Nancy
cannot be held by persons south
Willey, Norman Woywitka, Dan Yuen, Gerald ‘Gerry’ S of Township 34, or in estates of
Williams, Dennis Woywitka, Lisa Yurkiw, Katherine ‘Katie’ deceased members.
Williams, Janice Woywitka, Lorna Yurkiw, Laurence ‘Larry’ S
Williams, Justin Woywitka, Lyndee Yurkowski, Linda S
Shareholder
Williams, Kimberley ‘Kim’ Woywitka, Michael Zaman, Quamru *
Deceased
Williams, Kyle Woywitka, Pamela Zelenak, Michael ‘Mike’ S
Northlands Annual Report 21MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS 22 Northlands Annual Report
PREFACE
The financial review, which has been prepared to provide management’s discussion and analysis of our
financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009, should be read in
conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year
ended December 31, 2009. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles.
The statements and information in this financial review regarding potential future circumstances and
developments are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties involved and may, therefore, differ
materially from our actual future experience. There is no expectation or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking sections as a result of new information, future events or other circumstances.
ABOUT OUR BUSINESS
Who we are
Driving the Edmonton region to growth and prosperity is what Northlands is all about. As a leader
in business, entertainment and agriculture we generate $355 million in direct spending in our local
economy. This economic impact is felt throughout the province as the programs and activities related
to Northlands stimulate over $1 billion in total annual economic impact. As a vibrant not-for-profit
organization we are one of Edmonton’s largest employers with 300 full-time employees, over 1300 event
staff and 2200 volunteers. The directors of the Northlands board are unpaid elected volunteers and
our shareholders, who are also volunteers, cannot receive dividends, nor can their shares appreciate in
value. Together, we create unique economic opportunities for industry and are a catalyst for community
development. We reinvest all of our earnings back into the community by providing a wide range of
programs through several key community facilities including Rexall Place, the Edmonton EXPO Centre
and the Spectrum Racing Entertainment Centre. Our organization is framed around the following
operating areas:
Northlands Major Events
Major Events is dedicated to planning, managing and producing all aspects of Edmonton’s largest
annual events: Capital EX, the Edmonton Indy and the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Major Events leverages
strong partnerships between external service providers, exhibitors, food services and internal
implementation teams to create the kind of events our community has come to expect from Northlands.
Our best in class customer service programs ensure we deliver exceptional experiences to our visitors
during Northlands signature events.
Agriculture
Through our Agriculture business unit we deliver programs and events that satisfy the demands
and expectations of our agriculture and food sector stakeholders, generate a reasonable return on
investment and build on our core competencies in event hosting and production. Northlands is a key
partner for growth of the agriculture and food industry in Alberta.
Northlands Annual Report 23Racing and Gaming
Racing and Gaming delivers an entertainment experience through pari-mutuel wagering via live and
simulcast horse racing at Northlands Park and more than 40 off-track betting sites throughout Alberta.
Racing products, provided through a license granted by Horse Racing Alberta, are augmented by 632
slot and gaming machines as well as a full selection of food service and restaurant options. Gaming
products are contingent on operating live horse racing and are regulated under a Racing Entertainment
Centre license from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
Sales, Hospitality and Client Services
Sales, Hospitality and Client Services is responsible for developing strategies and plans to optimize
utilization of Northlands facilities for client-produced events such as consumer and commercial trade
shows, concerts, family events, sporting events, catered events and assemblies.
Revenues by Operating Area
Sales, Hospitality Northlands
and Client Services Major Events
34% 12%
Racing & Gaming Agriculture
52% 2%
Business strategy and values
Our vision is to deliver exceptional experiences. We aim to be a leader in providing world-class
entertainment, community service, business development and agricultural programming in Edmonton
and north-central Alberta. To achieve our vision and create the long-term success and sustainability of
Northlands, we are focused on four key strategic priorities:
1. Responsible Business Growth. Northlands must continue to build our capacity as an entertainment
and event leader by producing fresh, innovative and relevant entertainment offerings in all of our
programming. We must ensure that we continue to develop our leadership and management
practices by attracting, marketing and producing high quality events while delivering exceptional
entertainment experiences. Racing and gaming must be re-established as a financially sustainable
enterprise and a platform for the overall Northlands entertainment offering. We must ensure that we
maximize the incremental revenue potential of the newly completed Edmonton EXPO Centre. We
will continue to participate as a leader and an integral partner in the development of a new arena in
the City of Edmonton.
24 Northlands Annual Report2. Long Range Development Plan. With the opening of the Edmonton EXPO Centre we will continue
to move forward with the development of a facilities vision that establishes Northlands as an
entertainment, hospitality and event production leader as well as a vital tourism product. We will
do this by creating an exciting and compelling offering that integrates the arena, trade show and
other entertainment venues while at the same time ensuring that our site is used for its highest
and best use.
3. Urban Agricultural Society. As an agriculture society situated in an urban environment we act as
intermediary between the urban and rural communities. This is a role that we take great pride in. As
the demographics of north-central Alberta change, Northlands will continue to evolve to meet the
needs of our rural constituents and industry stakeholders.
4. Stakeholder Engagement. We must continue to build upon the progress that has been achieved in
increasing awareness of Northlands, its mandate and role in Edmonton with our key government,
business and community stakeholders. We must continue to revitalize and refresh our volunteer and
shareholder base. The strength of Northlands is highly dependent upon being integrated with our
community at all levels.
Officers and Senior Management
Andrew Huntley, Chair
Volunteer since 1972 | Member since 2002 | Director since 2002
Andrew Huntley is an investment portfolio manager specializing in commercial real estate. He currently serves
on the Executive Committee, Evaulation and Compensation Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and the
Northlands Foundation Committee. Mr. Huntley is active in his community and has served as a board member
for the Capital Health Authority, a trustee for the University of Alberta Hospital Foundation, and was a founding
director of the Real Estate Council of Alberta.
John Windwick, First Vice-Chair
Volunteer since 1997 | Member since 1997 | Director since 2000
John Windwick is the vice-president, Government and Community Relations at ATB Financial. Mr. Windwick
currently sits as Commissioner for Canadian Finals Rodeo and serves on the Executive Committee. He is active
in the community and has volunteered for groups including the 65 Roses Sports Committee, Kinsmen Club of
Edmonton, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Alberta Lung Association and the TELUS Edmonton Open.
Laura Gadowsky, Second Vice-Chair
Volunteer since 1993 | Member since 1995 | Director since 2003
Laura Gadowsky is a certified meeting planner and president of Gadowsky Special Event Management
specializing in corporate and government meetings, symposiums and sporting event operations. Ms. Gadowsky
is currently the director liaison for Edmonton’s Capital EX and the Volunteer Coordinating Committee. She
serves on the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy’s Benevolent Foundation.
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