We hosted our Annual VIP & Media Ride yesterday and had 55 riders who participated on our guided ride out to the Athabasca Lookout. We had a fantastic day - the weather was perfect, the trails were ideal and the fellowship was great.  Thank you to our sponsors - Alberta Snowmobile Association, Eagle River Casino, Adrenaline Powersports Ltd, RPM Powersports Ltd.,  Pembina Pipeline Corp, Whitecourt Woodlands Tourism, McDonald's-Whitecourt, those of you who lent your sled, gear and to all of our volunteers who made the ride happen. We had 3 Ministers attend: Minister Miranda (Tourism & Culture), Minister Carlier (Agriculture & Forestry), Minister Bilous (Economic Development & Trade), Mayor Chichak, Councillors-Paul Chauvet, Ray Hilts, Derek Schlosser, Tom Pickard, Mayor Rennie, Bruce Prestidge, John Burrows, Ron Govenlock, Alberta Snowmobile Association President Denise England and Executive Director Chris Brookes and our local media from XM105, Boom96.7, Whitecourt Star and Whitecourt Press. In addition, we had Councillor Watson from Fox Creek, RCMP and Fire Department Representatives. Thank you to everyone who came out.