Saskatchewan Fans "Take Possession" of Grey Cup Tickets through Scotiabank Conte

Saskatoon and Weyburn residents headed for 95th Annual Grey Cup in Toronto

"Scotiabank is proud to be a sponsor the CFL and the 2007 Grey Cup inToronto," said George Marlatte, Scotiabank Senior Vice-President, PrairieRegion. "It's the enthusiasm of the fans and of communities across the countrythat brings this game to life and this contest was one way that we could dosomething for those fans. It's a coincidence that both winners turned out tobe from Saskatchewan, but it worked out well to give these fans a chance tocheer on their team's quest for Canadian football's most prized possession inperson."

The "Take Possession" contest was an online chance to win a pair oftickets to the Grey Cup(R), and roundtrip airfare for two, three nights'accommodation, and some amazing CFL(R) prizes. There were 10 additionalmerchandise prize packs awarded including an official CFL(R) Wilson Football,Reebok jersey and Reebok hat. Canadians were able to enter online or bytexting "TAKE" to short code 726842 (SCOTIA) during the contest period. Thewinning fans were drawn at random from the entries received.

Earlier this year, Scotiabank announced a renewed three year contractwith the CFL, making it the Official Bank of the CFL and the Grey Cup.Scotiabank also renewed partnerships with the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders andHamilton Tiger-Cats, and became the Official Bank of the Edmonton Eskimos,Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

"Scotiabank has a great partnership with the CFL and the SaskatchewanRoughriders," said Colleen Bessel, District Vice-President, SaskatchewanSouth. "Many of our customers and employees in the area are fans that we seeon a regular basis at Roughrider games. It is truly a pleasure to be able toreward a couple of fans with trips to the ultimate Canadian football game."

Scotiabank's sponsorship of the Grey Cup includes:

    -   The Taking It Over The Top VIP lounge at the Metro Toronto Convention        Centre overlooking Canadian artists in concert including Great Big        Sea, Hedley and Loverboy.    -   Scotiabank is also proud to present the Scotiabank Gala, hosted by        TSN's Brian Williams. The event features comedian Brett Butt and a        performance by Blue Rodeo.    -   On game day, a free event open to the general public, the Scotiabank        Cross Canada Tailgate Party on Bremner Street will feature a        performance by Kim Mitchell and will include a licensed area, food        and beverage, and a family and kids zone.    

For further information

Deborah Spence, Scotiabank Public Affairs -Western Region, (403) 254-6830