Media Advisory - Canadian Tire presents Edmonton class with 'Green School Challenge' Award
Lorelei Public School class to be recognized for their commitment to the
    environmentEDMONTON, Dec. 2 /CNW/ -What:        Ms. Kiat's grade four class will receive Canadian Tire's
                 first 'Green School Challenge Award' in recognition of the
                 steps the students are taking inside and outside of the
                 classroom to help the environment. The 20 students submitted
                 an entry outlining their eco-friendly activities, which
                 included bringing garbage-less lunches to school, composting
                 and suggesting ways for their parents can be 'greener' at
                 home. Join Canadian Tire as we acknowledge the class's
                 efforts with an award presentation at the school.

    Who:         Joey Kitchen, Canadian Tire General Manager (Presenter)
                 Ms. Kiat's Grade 4 Class (Recipient)

    When:        Thursday, December 4 2008
                 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

    Where:       Lorelei Public School
                 16230 103 St.
                 Edmonton, AB

    Background:  The 'Green School Challenge Award' was created by Canadian
                 Tire to recognize classes who are actively taking steps to
                 help the environment. One winning class was chosen in
                 Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Toronto. To
                 recognize each of the classes, Canadian Tire will be
                 planting trees throughout the school yard in the spring and
                 providing each of the winning kids with an eco-friendly gift
                 bag and pizza party.
For further information:
For further information: To arrange for a photo of the class or to speak
to someone at Canadian Tire regarding the contest, please contact Joanne
Elson, Canadian Tire Corporation, Tel: (416) 544-7778