NEWS RELEASE
NORTHERN CREDIT UNION
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SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - (November 21) - Today, Northern Credit Union officially announces the winners of its 5th Annual Real North Calendar Photo Contest with the release of the 2008 Real North calendar.
This year 25 photographers, 50 percent more than previous years, are honoured in the calendar.
“Every year we’ve been pleased with the growing genuine enthusiasm for our calendar,” says Al Suraci, president and CEO. “From the photographers and our members to the communities we serve – everyone enjoys our contest and gives our calendar a really warm welcome.”
Always improving, this year’s calendar now features a larger format to better showcase the quality images.
More than 20,000 copies of the 2008 Real North Calendars will be given away at all 25 Northern Credit Union branches from Thunder Bay to Arnprior.
The winner of this year’s Voter’s Choice Award is Travis Favretto of Sault Ste. Marie [photo shown].
Travis wins the grand prize: a Canon Rebel XT SLR camera.
Just 26 years old, this is the second time Travis has had a photograph selected for the calendar.
“By every measure this is our most successful calendar contest,” says Al Suraci. “Every year it’s been great for all our members and our staff to connect with so many people in a celebration of the natural beauty of the communities we call our home.”
With 25 branches serving 22 communities stretching along the Canadian Shield in Northern and Eastern Ontario, Northern Credit Union is a full-service, locally-operated financial institution offering personal and commercial banking expertise to over 48,000 member shareholders.
For more information on Northern visit Northerncu.com
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