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Holo Alert Updated Discount: If you are looking for a service provider for medical alert and fall detection services, check out Holo Alert. As information for your research, Holo Alert has just updated their discount with the CNPA for qualifying members of the Association. Click here for more detailed information.
VIA Passes:
Issue:
- Some passes no longer work within the new VIA reservation system
- Some old passes have initials instead of full first names
- VIA reservation system no longer accepts initials (November 2023)
Instructions:
Harvey Hosfield Bursary, Trade Bursary and NC Scholarships 2024 Program: A reminder to our members to tell their children / grandchildren that the 2024 Bursary and Scholarship programs sponsored by the Manitoba Association as well as the National Association are open to receive applications. Deadline for applications is August 15th, 2024. Application forms as well as Terms and Conditions and Instructions can be found on our Scholarship and Bursaries page on our website as well as the National website.
The belairdirect Scholarship Program: Formerly known to many of you as Johnson Insurance, Belair Insurance Company will be awarding 50 scholarships each valued at $1,000 to students completing high school in 2024 and who will attend a post-secondary educational institution in Canada in the fall of 2024.
Children and grandchildren of contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association are eligible to apply. Members do not need to have a policy with Belair in order for their children or grandchildren to apply. The program opens for applications on May 15th, 2024. Deadline to submit applications is July 31st, 2024.
For more information as well as the Online Application Form, please visit: https://www.belairdirect.com/en/scholarship.html
Thursday, July 25th, 2024: Prairie Dog Central Outing Update: For those who will be at the Picnic on June 13th, and who will also be on the Prairie Dog Central trip in July, we will bring your tickets to the picnic to give to you. The rest of the tickets will be mailed out accordingly.
As the date draws closer, we will update you with a reminder as well as additional details about the seating and directions.
If you are interested in model railroading, and are willing to wait for the general crowd to disperse after we arrive back at Prairie Dog Junction, Gerrit Vanderklok has offered to open up the “N scale” model railroad exhibition which is set up in a building immediately behind the Prairie Dog buildings adjacent to their parking lot. It is an exhibit well worth the time to see, incredible detail and some modelling reflecting Winnipeg structures. See you on Board!!
April 2024 Newsletter: The April edition of our CNPA of MB Newsletter is now available. Visit our Newsletter page or click here to view it.
The Prairie Dog Central Railway and the Vintage Locomotive Society which maintains and operates the Prairie Dog Central Vintage Train are frequently seeking people who have an interest in helping to keep the PDC running. Many of our have pensioners (past and present) have been actively involved. Should you be interested in getting involved or to learn more, please email [email protected]. Also check out their website at www.pdcrailway.com
Members Obituary Listings: Obituary look up is now available on the National website. The listing provides a 36 month history. Click here to access that page.
CN Spotlight: To view the latest issue or previous issues, click here.
Government Contacts for Birthday & Anniversary Milestone Certificates: click here to learn more on how to apply for a Congratulatory Message Request.
VIA Passes:
Issue:
- Some passes no longer work within the new VIA reservation system
- Some old passes have initials instead of full first names
- VIA reservation system no longer accepts initials (November 2023)
Instructions:
- For VIA pass holders who intend to travel, check their VIA pass and do the following:
- If the pass contains both the full first and last name of the pass holder, no action is necessary, and travel can be booked using VIA’s online system;
- If the pass contains only initials, contact CN Pension & Benefits Administration (1-800-361-0739) at least 4 weeks prior to travel to have a new pass issued.
- For those who do NOT intend to travel or if their current pass has the full spelling of their first and last name, no action is required.
- It is the member’s responsibility to create an online profile with VIA, and members should contact VIA customer service for any online issues at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245)
Harvey Hosfield Bursary, Trade Bursary and NC Scholarships 2024 Program: A reminder to our members to tell their children / grandchildren that the 2024 Bursary and Scholarship programs sponsored by the Manitoba Association as well as the National Association are open to receive applications. Deadline for applications is August 15th, 2024. Application forms as well as Terms and Conditions and Instructions can be found on our Scholarship and Bursaries page on our website as well as the National website.
The belairdirect Scholarship Program: Formerly known to many of you as Johnson Insurance, Belair Insurance Company will be awarding 50 scholarships each valued at $1,000 to students completing high school in 2024 and who will attend a post-secondary educational institution in Canada in the fall of 2024.
Children and grandchildren of contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association are eligible to apply. Members do not need to have a policy with Belair in order for their children or grandchildren to apply. The program opens for applications on May 15th, 2024. Deadline to submit applications is July 31st, 2024.
For more information as well as the Online Application Form, please visit: https://www.belairdirect.com/en/scholarship.html
Thursday, July 25th, 2024: Prairie Dog Central Outing Update: For those who will be at the Picnic on June 13th, and who will also be on the Prairie Dog Central trip in July, we will bring your tickets to the picnic to give to you. The rest of the tickets will be mailed out accordingly.
As the date draws closer, we will update you with a reminder as well as additional details about the seating and directions.
If you are interested in model railroading, and are willing to wait for the general crowd to disperse after we arrive back at Prairie Dog Junction, Gerrit Vanderklok has offered to open up the “N scale” model railroad exhibition which is set up in a building immediately behind the Prairie Dog buildings adjacent to their parking lot. It is an exhibit well worth the time to see, incredible detail and some modelling reflecting Winnipeg structures. See you on Board!!
April 2024 Newsletter: The April edition of our CNPA of MB Newsletter is now available. Visit our Newsletter page or click here to view it.
The Prairie Dog Central Railway and the Vintage Locomotive Society which maintains and operates the Prairie Dog Central Vintage Train are frequently seeking people who have an interest in helping to keep the PDC running. Many of our have pensioners (past and present) have been actively involved. Should you be interested in getting involved or to learn more, please email [email protected]. Also check out their website at www.pdcrailway.com
Members Obituary Listings: Obituary look up is now available on the National website. The listing provides a 36 month history. Click here to access that page.
CN Spotlight: To view the latest issue or previous issues, click here.
Government Contacts for Birthday & Anniversary Milestone Certificates: click here to learn more on how to apply for a Congratulatory Message Request.
CN Post Retirement Life Insurance: For information, please click here.
Post-Retirement Guide on Workplace Injury: For information, please click here.
Post-Retirement Guide on Workplace Injury: For information, please click here.
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CNPA Watch: The Barrie Council of the CNPA in conjunction with Pinnacle Awards Canada (owned and operated by Michael Poirier a VIA locomotive engineman and social member of the Barrie Council) have designed and produced a selection of watches specifically and exclusively for members of the CN Pensioners Association. Purchase is restricted to 'paid members' of the CNPA. There are three dial face choices (as shown) and they are available in both silver and gold cases. These watches are of Swiss quality and meet the standards for railway grade use.
The cost is $125.00 (includes tax & shipping in Canada). They can be purchased by contacting Robert Haggart of the Barrie Council: Email - [email protected] Phone - (416) 294-4676. Payment using 'E-Transfer' is preferred but can be discussed.