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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 02, 2013, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A9 winnipegfreepress. com MANITOBA FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2013 A 9 twitter. com/ thehudsonsbayco Shop thebay. com facebook. com/ hudsonsbaycompany b- insider. com HUDSON'S BAY CREDIT BONUS: Certain exclusions apply. See in store for details. Hudson's Bay, Hudson's Bay Credit, hbc. com and their associated designs are trademarks of Hudson's Bay Company. Credit is extended by Capital One Bank ( Canada Branch). Capital One � is a registered trademark of Capital One Financial Corporation. MasterCard and the MasterCard brand mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. All marks used under licence. All rights reserved. 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See below for exclusions. Up to Shop in store and at thebay. com S AFEWAY might be where you get your milk and bread every week but, to a large number of community organizations in Manitoba, the grocery giant is, quite simply, a difference- maker. The Calgary- based grocer donated in excess of $ 4 million in cash and food to more than 3,500 events and causes in 2012, continuing a long history of philanthropy in the province. But with Sobeys' recent $ 5.8- billion purchase of Safeway expected to receive regulatory approval later this year, some of those community groups are understandably a little unsure about what the future holds. Resby Coutts, president of Curl Manitoba, said worried isn't the right word to describe his state of mind regarding the title sponsorship of the provincial men's curling championship. Safeway's latest three- year deal - the end of which will mark its 20th year of sponsorship - is due to expire after next season anyway, so he knew some negotiations were in order. " I'm realistic that a conversation has to take place. It's the same conversation that had to take place ( anyway). We'll be talking with new folks and probably under a different set of rules," he said. Sobeys spokesman Andrew Walker said operational issues such as sponsorships won't be addressed until the deal closes. They would be part of the integration process. Until then, Safeway spokesman John Graham said the two companies will consider each other as competitors. He speculated Sobeys would recognize Safeway's good standing in the community as one of the assets it's buying. " While it will ultimately be their decision, I would expect that our current general approach to giving back and supporting those communities where we operate will be retained," Graham said. There's no question Safeway has the bigger corporate presence in Winnipeg, according to Michael Benarroch, dean of the I. H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, but Sobeys has only had a presence here since it acquired IGA stores in 1998. He said the company has been " very generous" in the Maritimes where it's based, as well as out west. " They're trying to be a big player in Central Canada, too. My suspicion is they will begin to play a much bigger role in community involvement ( once the Safeway sale closes) more along the lines of what Safeway does. They'll find their place," he said. Annitta Stenning, executive director of the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, said Safeway has been a " wonderful" supporter since 2002. Since then, it has donated more than $ 1 million to the foundation and it was the founding sponsor of the Challenge For Life 20- km walk. " Safeway has had a culture of supporting the community, not just as a corporation but with its employees, too," she said. geoff. kirbyson@ freepress. mb. ca Here's a selection of community events and causes Safeway is supporting in 2013. The grocer donates more than $ 4 million annually in Manitoba. . Assiniboine Park Conservancy ( formerly Safeway Boo at the Zoo, now Duck Race sponsorship) . Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg ( Safeway Fuel Up snack program $ 40,000) . CancerCare Manitoba ( Challenge for Life $ 120,000, Safeway Foundation $ 50,000) . Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba ($ 200,000 past five years plus annual contributions) . Christmas Cheer Board ( Safeway underwrites and leads the food drive of this annual food/ toy drive) . Easter Seals Manitoba/ SMD Foundation ( April in- store campaign and other support $ 160,000) . Festival Du Voyageur ( official sponsor for more than 20 years) . Good Neighbours Active Living Centre ( long- time annual sponsor - more than $ 100,000 since 2000) . Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba ($ 50,000 annually toward research and education) . Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( annual dinner supporter) . Junior Achievement Manitoba ( awards dinner sponsor) . Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre ( sponsor for more than three decades) . Muscular Dystrophy Canada ( August campaign will raise approximately $ 150,000) . Philippine Heritage Council Cultural Events ( annual gold sponsor) . Rainbow Stage ( Safeway Night at Rainbow Stage since 1964) . Safeway Championship ( title sponsor of the provincial men's curling championship since 1995. Lucerne Jam Pail Curling sponsorship began in the 1950s) . The Shrine Circus . Special Olympics Manitoba ( April in- store campaign and other support $ 55,000) . St. Boniface Hospital Foundation ( Women & Child program $ 50,000) . St. James Assiniboia Senior Centre ( annual sponsor) . The Winnipeg Fringe Festival ( ticket outlet and sponsor) . Variety, the Children's Charity of Manitoba ($ 100,000 contribution towards The Forks all- accessible playground called " Variety Heritage Park") . Volunteer Manitoba ( Safeway Ability Award) . Winnipeg Goldeyes . Winnipeg Harvest ( single food contributor) . Winnipeg Humane Society ( annual Paws in Motion walk) . Winnipeg International Children's Festival ( ticket outlet and sponsor) Sobeys has proven to be a good corporate citizen, particularly in the Maritimes, where it is based. Here are a few examples of its philanthropy in Winnipeg. . Five Alarm Firefighters Cook Off ( Firefighters were invited to submit their recipes online to be voted on by the public. The five finalists will be judged at the Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival on Aug. 19 with proceeds supporting burn research at the Health Sciences Centre.) . Sobeys Time For Sharing Campaign ( Sobeys stores sell gift tag cut- outs with proceeds going to Winnipeg Harvest. Last year, the Winnipeg campaign raised $ 15,000.) . Easter Hop To Help ( Sobeys stores sell Easter- themed cut- outs to raise money for organizations helping the less fortunate. Last year's campaign raised nearly $ 8,000.) Sobeys buys, but will it give? Charities eyeing takeover of Safeway By Geoff Kirbyson ' My suspicion is ( Sobeys) will begin to play a much bigger role in community involvement...' - Michael Benarroch, dean of the I. H. Asper School of Business MELISSA TAIT / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Resby Coutts, of Curl Manitoba, at the Fort Rogue Curling Club. A_ 09_ Aug- 02- 13_ FP_ 01. indd A9 8/ 1/ 13 8: 20: 43 PM ;