CANOE recently received an email with details about an essay contest for youth. Here is the info: 

What is the biggest issue facing Canadians today?
In your opinion, how should Canadian leaders solve that issue?
 
Win the chance to meet & talk to Peter Mansbridge, CBC News Anchor and attend Leadership West Yellowhead’s Regional Celebration of Leadership to hear his keynote speech on October 5th.
 (Youth grades 10 to 12 in Jasper, Edson, Grande Cache, Hinton and Yellowhead County are encouraged to enter)
Submit your 1000-word (max) essay by 4:30 pm on Friday September 23rd, 2011
By email to kate.wright@cfwestyellowhead.comor by fax 780-865-1227
Transportation & tickets to the main event generously provided by the 
Rotary Clubs of Edson, Grande Cache, Hinton, and Jasper
 
or more information contact Nancy Robbins, nancy.robbins@cfwestyellowhead.com
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