Lögberg-Heimskringla - 15.12.2007, Page 3

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General
November 19, 2007
In our multicultural society, many
people view the approach of a New
Year as a special time to pause and
take stock of life. It is a season when
friends, families and entire
communities gather to reflect on the
past year and make plans for the
future.
Sharing our unique traditions from
many lands around the world, we
celebrate as individuals who live
together in harmony. The more we
learn about each other, the more we
learn about ourselves. In accepting our
differences and embracing them, we
develop new ties that encourage peace
and prosperity for all.
On behalf of all our colleagues in
government, we thank all citizens of
Manitoba for their ongoing
contributions to our province. We
sincerely hope this holiday season is a
joyful one for every family. We wish
you health, happiness and good
fortune in the year to come.
Nancy Allan
Minister responsible
for Multiculturalism
Season’s Greetings
Gary Doer
Premier
Team Magnusson aims to
promote cancer awareness
WINNIPEG, MB — Norm
Magnusson, owner of Mirror
Images, Inc. has formed a com-
petitive curling team for the
2007 – 2008 season. The team,
consisting of Norm Magnus-
son, Skip; Don Newbury, Third;
Lorne Hamblin, Second; Elmer
Dueck, Lead; and Resby Coutts,
Fifth, will each will wear a “Sup-
port Cancer Research” message
on the back of their competition
jackets.
“We have made a commit-
ment to share our event winnings
through a team donation in sup-
port of CancerCare Manitoba,”
says Norm Magnusson.
Norm says that the team
has committed to donating 20
per cent of all winnings, with a
minimum of $500, towards pros-
tate cancer research; if there is
any shortfall team members will
make up the difference. Others
who wish to make donations can
direct their money as they wish.
Since the season began ear-
lier this fall, Norm says, the
team’s jackets have attracted
attention and gotten a positive
reaction. Team members use
the opportunity to talk to people
about cancer research and how
others can support the cause.
Speaking for CancerCare
Manitoba Foundation, Special
Events Manager Kate Gameiro
says, “We are honoured that
Team Magnusson has chosen to
partner with CancerCare Mani-
toba in raising funds and aware-
ness in the battle against cancer.
[All] donations remain in the
province to benefi t Manitobans
now and in the future.”
In addition to promoting the
Support Cancer Research mes-
sage, Team Magnusson is also
encouraging competitive curlers
to join in the campaign by mak-
ing a direct contribution. The
team members will have contri-
bution envelopes with them at
the curling clubs.
Team Magnusson has a busy
schedule of regular practices,
competitions and bonspiels and
is currently looking for sponsors
at the $1,000 and $500 levels.
For more information or to
become a sponsor, contact Norm
Magnusson at nmagnus@mts.
net.
dent of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar
Grímsson and Prime Minister
of Iceland Geir H. Haarde, with
thanks for the years of service
Neil gave as Honorary Consul.
Dr. Ken Thorlakson thanked
Neil for his work in the commu-
nity, particularly in fundraising
for the Icelandic Library Col-
lection and the Department of
Icelandic at the University of
Manitoba.
Carol Mowat read a poem in
Neil’s honour written especially
for the occasion. Wrae Pas-
coe presented a sculpture of an
Arctic tern by Einar Vigfusson
to Neil, and Selma Parsons pre-
sented a plaque bearing Neil’s
portrait that would be mounted
in the Scandinavian Centre.
Neil thanked all those pres-
ent in his usual self-deprecating
style, which drew fond laughter.
Carl and Peter Johnson thanked
him again, prompting a sponta-
neous standing ovation.
Neil Bardal
Continued from page 1
Team Magnusson: Norm Magnusson, Don Newbury, Lorne
Hamblin, Elmer Dueck and Resby Coutts.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NORM MAGNUSSON
The backs of Team Magnus-
son’s jackets promote sup-
porting cancer research.
Oddleifson joins L-H board
WINNIPEG, MB — Garry
Oddleifson is the newest mem-
ber of the Lögberg-Heimskring-
la board of directors.
Garry was born and raised
in Winnipeg and he studied ar-
chitectural drafting at the Man-
itoba Institute of Technology
(forerunner to Red River Col-
lege). He worked in the archi-
tectural woodwork industry for
most of his career.
In 1965, he moved to To-
ronto, where he stayed for 38
years. He was involved with the
Icelandic Canadian Club of To-
ronto from the mid-1980s, and
has been taking Icelandic lan-
guage classes.
In 2003 Garry returned to
Winnipeg and since 2004 has
been a volunteer at Lögberg-
Heimskringla, in addition to
continuing his involvement with
the Icelandic National League.
Since 2006 he has been INL
President, and he also serves on
the board of Winnipeg’s INL
Chapter, Frón.
Lögberg-Heimskringla wel-
comes Garry to this new role on
its board of directors.
PHOTO: DAVID JÓN FULLER
Garry Oddleifson volunteers at Lögberg-Heimskringla.
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Foreign income
from tourists has
increased 15%
Fyrstu 9 mánuði ársins 2007 hafa gjaldey-
ristekjur af erlendum ferðamönnum aukist
úr 38,9 milljörðum í 44,8 milljarða eða um
15%.
Samkvæmt upplýsingum frá Samtökum
ferðaþjónustunnar munar mest um neyslu in-
nanlands en hún hefur aukist á þessu tímabili
um 25% á sama tíma og fargjaldatekjur hafa
dregist saman um 3%.
Fjölgun erlendra ferðamanna í gegnum
Leifsstöð fyrstu 9 mánuði ársins er 16,5%.
Mest er fjölgunin frá Bretlandi og Skandi-
navíu.
In the fi rst nine months of 2007, income
from foreign tourists increased from 38.9 bil-
lion ISK to 44.8 billion ISK, or about 15%.
According to the Tourism Association the
greatest difference is in domestic consump-
tion; it increased about 25% during the same
period; freight income decreased about 3%.
The increase in the number of foreign
travellers through Leif Eiríksson Internation-
al Airport in the fi rst nine months of the year
is 16.5%. Most of the increase is from Britain
and Scandinavia.
Gjaldeyristekjur af
ferðamönnum hafa
aukist um 15%