Dear Volunteers, Tim Hortons is thrilled to be in Regina for the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier! In our fourteenth year as the title sponsor of this phenomenal event, we are eagerly awaiting the commencement of the competition and festivities. We recognize that a tremendous amount of work has gone into the planning of this event and it simply could not be done without the support of the over 500 volunteers! It has been said that volunteers are unsung heroes, so we want to be sure to let you know how grateful we are for your efforts. You are the people behind the scenes, driving vans, cleaning ice, greeting people at the gates and doing whatever needs to be done, even – or especially – when it’s not glamorous or popular. We know that you will provide energy and heart in everything you do and every role you take on. For that, we can’t thank you enough. Thank you very much for your loyalty and support of the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier.

Best regards,

Your friends at

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We still need volunteers in several exciting areas! If you know anyone who would like to be a part of

this amazing event, please direct them to register online right away!

www.curling.ca/2018brier/volunteers/

MARCH 3-11 | BRANDT CENTRE

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SaskEnergy is Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution, transmission and storage company, a provincial Crown corporation with roots of more than half a century in Saskatchewan.

SaskEnergy delivers the benefits of safe, convenient and environmentally friendly natural gas to more than 390,000 residential, farm, commercial and industrial customers throughout Saskatchewan. We purchase natural gas from independent suppliers and transport it through our 68,500-kilometer distribution system to 93%

Since 2005 SaskEnergy has been Saskatchewan’s Champion of Volunteers for countless community events, large and small, and tens of thousands of volunteers who elevate our quality of life everyday across the province.

SaskEnergy is proud to champion volunteers at the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier in Regina. Welcome to the Volunteer Team!

Ken From President and CEO SaskEnergy

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Team Saskatchewan’s preliminary round draws have

been assigned!!

Draws 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13! Highlights to note are the opening

draw Saturday & two games Sunday and Tuesday.

The final preliminary round

match-ups will be determined once all of the provinces and territories

teams are declared via the provincial and territorial

playdowns.

Mini Packs & Day Packs On Sale September 15th

OpeningWeekendPackage-

First5Draws-$119

3DrawDayPackages-AvailableMondaythroughWednesday-$69

ThursdayDayPackages–2Drawsplus

tiebreaker(ifnec)-$59

ChampionshipWeekendPackage–Final7Draws-$229

FullEventPackagesarestillavailable–

All23Draws-$499

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Excited about the event?

Let Curling Canada know on our

Facebook page or Tweet

@CurlingCanada using #Brier2018

Weekend Mini Packs on

Sale September 15th When not on shift, volunteers

have access to watch the large screens in The Patch.

We encourage you to purchase tickets if you want

to watch curling in the Brandt Centre.

Community Promotions

The Tim Hortons Brier promo team is out in the community distributing our new brochure, getting to community

events with our tabletop curling game and handing out some cool event swag!

If you would like to help out with our

community promotions, contact Marcy mhrechkosy@curling.ca

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Volunteer Gear!!

Check out the

2018 Tim Hortons Brier Volunteer Uniform!

ABOUT MARKUSSON NEW HOLLAND

The Markusson family has a history of being involved with Agriculture in Saskatchewan. Markusson New Holland's president, Hartley Markusson's grandfathers were early pioneers in the Foam Lake area. They arrived in the late 1800's and the Markusson family homestead is still being farmed by their decendants, Sheldon and Tyler Markusson.

In 1961, Hart Markusson (Hartley's father) founded the farm machinery

Exceeding customer expectations

markusson.com

In 1961, Hart Markusson (Hartley's father) founded the farm machinery In 1961, Hart Markusson (Hartley's father) founded the farm machinery

markusson.com

dealership in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan called Southside Service. He was a great businessman and built a reputation for providing fair deals and superior service. Hart's youngest son, Hartley, with his wife, Lorraine, began managing areas of the dealership in 1974. Over the next 20 years, the dealership continued to grow. Then in the spring of 1994 New Holland was looking for a strong dealer to represent the Regina area. Hartley's family decided that this was a great opportunity for them to expand their business. They then began operating as Markusson New Holland of Regina Ltd, located about 9 kms east of Regina in Emerald Park. Although the business name and location changed, the dedication to the community and to its customers remains constant. It is that foundation that has allowed Markusson New Holland to grow into one of the largest New Holland single store dealerships in North America.

Today, Markusson New Holland is still a family owned and operated business, with Hartley and Lorraine's sons, Cory and Derrick, both of which became partners in 2001. They continue to follow their founder's philosophy of fair, honest dealings, and superior after the sale support to their customers. You can count on the Markusson's and their exceptional staff for anything New Holland produces, and the many other brands of products they carry. They continue to grow and exceed their customers expectations in Agriculture, and also Consumer and Construction equipment.

Champion of Volunteers

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What’s Next? You’ve registered to volunteer…now what?

We are hoping to get many of the volunteer areas as close to full as possible over the next month. Once we are close, you will hear from a Volunteer Director letting you know where you have been assigned. If you have scheduling restrictions or preferences, it is important to let your director know when you speak with them. Much closer to the Brier we will have a Volunteer Kit pick up event . Your kit includes your volunteer pin, accreditation pass, volunteer handbook, and volunteer uniform. Details will be announced in upcoming newsletters. You will receive your volunteer schedule via email prior to the event and the final step is volunteering and having fun!

CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE: THESE ARE ELEMENTS OF PATTISON OUTDOOR THAT FUELS OUR PASSION FOR GREAT STORYTELLING.

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WINYOUWILL

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JOIN THE TEAMTo enter visit –

curling.ca/2018brier/future-stars

SaskEnergy Future Stars is open to Saskatchewan curlers, between the ages of 12-16. One SaskEnergy Future Star per player with entry deadline November 15th. No cost to enter with one entry per person. Winners are responsible for their own accommodation,

transportation, parking and meals.

★ A ticket for you and 2 guests to one of the team’s round robin draws.

★ A jacket and photo with the team.

★ Arena entrance and introduction with the team at a pre-game ceremony.

The 2018 Tim Hortons Brier will bring 16 teams of the most elite curlers in Canada to Regina this March and

Saskatchewan youth curlers can be part of it!

The Tim Hortons Brier is a propertyof Curling Canada’s Season of Champions.

CURLING.CA/2018BRIER | #BRIER2018 | @CURLINGCANADA

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

SEASON OF CHAMPIONS SPONSORS

NATIONAL FUNDING PARTNER

CTV Regina is a proud sponsor of the 2018 Tim Hortons Brier. Celebrating 63 years of broadcasting in Southern Saskatchewan, CTV Regina delivers the #1 rated News programs to its viewers: the CTV NEWS AT NOON and CTV NEWS AT SIX with Co-Anchors Dan McIntosh and Heather Anderson, and CTV NEWS AT 11:30. In 2011, CTV Regina increased its community news focus with CTV MORNING LIVE, the #1 local morning news program. Adding to CTV’s award-winning local programming is the new, local-focused CTV NEWS AT FIVE launched August, 2017.CTV Regina continues to be the information source for agricultural producers, with a farm news segment in weekday newscasts, and the farm magazine program FARMGATE. CTV Regina is also proud to produce and air INDIGENOUS CIRCLE, an in-depth look at Aboriginal issues at home and beyond.

SOURCE: Numeris, Spring 2017 TV Diary Data, Regina-Moose Jaw EM, M-Su 6a-2a, Adults 25-54, Regularly-scheduled programs only.

The Tim Hortons Brier is a propertyof Curling Canada’s Season of Champions.

CURLING.CA/2018BRIER | #BRIER2018 | @CURLINGCANADA

MEDIA PARTNERS

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

The Tim Hortons Brier is a propertyof Curling Canada’s Season of Champions.

CURLING.CA/2018BRIER | #BRIER2018 | @CURLINGCANADA

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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