Province introduces Flames & Oilers licence plates

By 660 NEW Staff

CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Albertans now have a chance to show their colors with the introduction of new specialty licence plates featuring Flames and Oilers logos and colours.

Starting on the 19th the plates can be purchased for $75 a pop. Service Alberta Minister Brian Malkinson says Albertans are passionate about their hockey.

“We’re pleased to give them a way to not only express their loyalty to their favourite NHL team on their vehicles, but also give back to their communities. I’m looking forward to seeing the battle of Alberta extend to licence plates on our highways and roads.”

John Bean, president, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation said, “We are very appreciative of the Government of Alberta for inviting us to participate in this program. We look forward to sharing the proceeds raised by this initiative with charitable and other organizations based in southern Alberta in support of health and wellness, education and amateur and grassroots sports.”

The Oilers Foundation also says it’s excited to partner with the Alberta Government for the specialty plates.

“The proceeds from the licence plates will be used to help the Oilers Foundation pursue its goal of helping build strong, vibrant and safe communities, with a focus on programs that support health and wellness, education and minor hockey programming for youth in northern Alberta,” said Natalie Minckler, executive director, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.

Most of the money from the plates ($55 out of $75) will go to the Flames Foundation and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation according to which logo is purchased.

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