YOUTH DRUG AWARENESS FOCUS OF P.E.A.C.E. 100

The biggest beneficiary of the 15th annual PEACE 100 snowmobile rally
which gets underway in Nipawin February 11 and 12 will be the
province's youth, says Nipawin Elk Pete Moisan, chairman of the 2005
PEACE 100 committee.

"We're making an investment in the communities of Saskatchewan through
youth drug awareness programs," said Moisan.

PEACE is an acronym for Police and Elks Assisting Community
Education.

The snowmobile rally started in Nipawin in 1991 and is sponsored
annually by Saskatchewan Elks, Royal Purple and RCMP. That first rally
saw 173 registered riders and raised $25,000.

Over the years, the PEACE 100 has continued to grow. In 1998 the local
Elks and Royal Purple PEACE 100 committee were nominated for a
Saskatchewan Tourism Award. In 2003, the rally raised more than
$40,000 for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program.

Last year, the rally raised just over $20,000 but organizers say there
was more snow in southern Saskatchewan than in previous years. Others
benefiting from the 2005 PEACE 100 are the participants who enjoy
local hospitality and fellowship, a day of snowmobiling on some of the
best trails in Saskatchewan, and who are eligible for $1,998 in cash
rider prizes.

The Nipawin Credit Union is sponsoring $999 in cash prizes for riders,
$500 for first prize and $499 for second prize. The Nipawin Elks and
Royal Purple are also sponsoring $999 in rider cash prizes as follows,
$250 first prize, $250 second prize, $250 third prize and $249 fourth
prize.

Riders taking part in the PEACE 100 snowmobile rally pay a $10 entry
fee.

This year's schedule of events includes casino nights, hosted by
Nipawin Elks, Royal Purple and RCMP, in the Elks' hall Friday night
from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and in the Evergreen Centre Saturday night
following the banquet.

Everyone is welcome to the casino nights which offer $2,000 of free
play money together with a large assortment of prizes.

Registration and entertainment takes place in the Elks' Hall at 310
First Street West from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday. Courtesy cars are
available by phoning 862-4416.

All events on Saturday take place at the Nipawin Evergreen Centre at
Seventh Street North continuing with registration from 8 a.m. to 10
a.m.

The official start of the rally gets underway at 10 a.m. with a free
lunch along the trail.

Cocktails are from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by a banquet and
awards with entertainment to follow. A midnight lunch will also be
served.

The fundraiser also provides an opportunity for everyone to contribute
to youth drug awareness programs in Saskatchewan by purchasing a
ticket ($2 each or three for $5) on 12 available prizes including the
first prize, a 2005 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 550 Fan snowmobile,
supplied by Seasons Edge, Nipawin.