MTS Allstream Supports Canada's Greatest Olympian – Cindy Klassen
Klassen in the Home Stretch to Compete for More Medals in 2009/2010 Season
WINNIPEG, MB, July 24, 2009 – MTS Allstream Inc. ("MTS Allstream") is proud to support speed skater Cindy Klassen, four-time World Champion and Canada’s greatest Olympian, as she prepares to win even more medals during the 2009/2010 season. Klassen, one of Manitoba’s most successful athletes of all time, signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Winnipeg-based MTS Allstream following her success at the Turin Olympics.
"I can think of no better person to represent MTS Allstream than Canada's greatest Olympian," said Pierre Blouin, CEO, MTS Allstream. "Not only has she been extremely successful, but she perfectly embodies the values of our company. Since 2006, we have been proud to welcome Cindy as a member of the MTS Allstream family, and will continue to support her as she prepares to compete right here in Canada during the 2009/2010 season."
In the following months, MTS Allstream's support for Cindy Klassen will become even more visible – especially in Manitoba. Banners featuring her image will be displayed on MTS buildings in Winnipeg and Brandon, and she will be the focus of a new TV and print advertising campaign later this summer.
Sports fans across Canada and around the globe can now also access Cindy Klassen news, information, photos, and videos at www.mtsallstream.com/cindy. Fans will be able to follow her on Twitter and read her regular blog at the website.
Cindy Klassen is Canada's Olympic star. At the 2006 Olympic Winter Games, she became the first Canadian to win five medals at a single Winter Olympics. She won Gold in the 1500 m, Silver in the 1000 m, Silver in the Team Pursuit, Bronze in the 5000 m and Bronze in the 3000 m. Cindy also captured an Olympic Bronze medal in 2002, making her the most decorated Canadian Olympic athlete in history, with a total of six Olympic medals. Cindy is also a four-time World Champion – allowing her to wear the crown as the most complete speed skater in the world.
About MTS Allstream
MTS Allstream is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. As one of Canada’s leading national communication solutions companies, MTS Allstream provides innovative communications for the way Canadians want to live and work today. The Company has more than 100 years of experience, with 6,000 employees across Canada dedicated to a mission of delivering true value as seen through the eyes of our customers. In 2008, MTS Allstream had nearly two million total customer connections spanning business customers across Canada and residential consumers throughout the province of Manitoba. The Company's extensive national broadband and fibre optic network spans almost 30,000 kilometres. MTS Allstream is a proud sponsor of Cindy Klassen, 2006 World Champion and Canada's greatest Olympian, and a proud contributor to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). Customers, stakeholders and investors who want learn more about MTS Allstream services, markets, community commitments and record of creating shareholder value are encouraged to visit: www.mtsallstream.com.
For more information, please contact:
Jill Gibson
Corporate Communications Coordinator
MTS Allstream Inc.
(204) 958-3392
