Come out November 20th to Canad Inn Regent for a complete evening out that includes dinner, a viewing of "Forever Plaid," and a silent auction. Funds raised will go towards the relocation of Transcona's icon, Sam, from the Canadian Tire parking lot to the meridian in front of Canad Inn, Regent 826 Avenue West. In this place, Sam will be more visible and closer to downtown Transcona. "Forever Plaid" is a musical produced by Ermanno Barone, the son of Georgio Barone who built Sam in 1968. Cocktails begin at 5pm, dinner at 6pm and movie at 8pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at Another Look Bridal, 111B Regent Ave. West.

The revitalization plan for the business district along Regent Ave. between Winona and kanata has been completed. There were some exciting additions to the original plan and a few changes as well.

The Transcona Biz Market Garden & Crafters Market was a huge success. Our little market is growing larger every year. Shoppers were busy in the parking lot of the Transcona Christian Reformed Church during eight Thursdays throughout the summer. There was no shortage of fresh, local produce. There was also a diverse display of hand-made creations ranging from artificial wedding and anniversary cakes and memory albums to African crafts to Tupperware and jewelry. Every few weeks we were serenaded by live jazz saxophone. Thanks to all of our producers, crafters, musicians, and shoppers for making this community-building event happen. See you next summer!

If you have any questions or would like to participate in the Market Garden & Crafters/Flea Market next year, please call Diane or Amanda at 222-8566.

The Board of Directors of Transcona Biz have been diligently working on the first stage of developing a revitalization plan for the Biz area. McGowan Russell has been commissioned to compile this plan.

With dollars provided from the City of Winnipeg, this plan, when completed will define the area and give it an identity all of its own. This planning is in the preliminary stages and when this process is further along, the Biz members will be invited to a special meeting to get their input into the plan. Watch for updates in the Transcona Biz Bullet.

You can help reduce crime in Transcona! Report tips about crime to CrimeStoppers. Crime Stoppers allows citizens to ANONYMOUSLY supply information regarding a crime. Cash awards of up to $2,000 are given for tips that lead to the solution of a crime.

You can give tips to Winnipeg Crime Stoppers three ways. You can leave secure anonymous tips on the web at www.winnipegcrimestoppers.org, or by text messaging "TIP170" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637), or by phone at 786-TIPS (8477). No call display is used. The telephone "Tips Line" is open 24 hours a day. Trained police personnel receive your tips from 9 AM - 7 PM seven days a week. A specially trained answer service gets tips after hours. Each caller is given a tip number that is used in all subsequent transactions ensuring anonymity. Anonymity is guaranteed. The Supreme Court of Canada supports Crime Stoppers tipster's anonymity.

Winnipeg Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program. It is not a police program. A civilian Board of Directors guides the program. It is a citizen, media and police co-operative. It empowers the public in the fight against crime.

Winnipeg Crime Stoppers is a registered, charitable non-profit organization. It is funded by donations from individuals, corporations, retailers, clubs, civic and social groups. All donations are tax deductible.