0608.30-Shania supports fallen police dog monument:

The Daily Herald reports....Crime-fighting dogs will soon be getting their due, thanks in part to country music star Shania Twain. Money is being raised to create a national monument honouring police dogs that have lost their lives in the line of duty, and Twain has kicked in $5,000. Saskatoon Const. Doug Marianchuk, who is behind the initiative to create the memorial, confirmed Twain's donation. He said the native of Timmins, Ont., was contacted about the project by an Ontario Provincial Police officer. The monument will be built at the RCMP police dog training centre in Innisfail, Alta., which is about 80 kilometres north of Calgary. Marianchuk said he wants to create ''something that's always there to honour the dogs in the future.''

 

0608.28-Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy 41st Birthday Shania!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being you.

0608.27-CMT Canada and GAC Shania programming:

CMT Canada will have some special programming on Shania's birthday tomorrow August 28th.  "Flash Back Shania," "Ultimate Fan Access" and "Impact Any Man of Mine." Then on GAC there will be a 30 minute block of Shania videos starting at 3pm est. CMT USA has no special programming scheduled.

0608.27-STC announces Fan Con 5 [STC]:

The Shania Twain Centre has announced the dates for the 5th Annual Shania Twain Fan Convention. The dates are August 9th to the 12th. Keep checking the Shania Twain Centre site for details as the convention gets closer.

0608.21-Shania Labor Day special [Net Music]:

In 1993, as two members of Mercury Records experimental effort to launch three new artists at the same time titled their "Triple Play," Toby Keith and Shania Twain began their superstar recording careers at the exact same moment in time, March of 1993. The third member of the Triple Play, John Brannen, never caught on and soon faded away, while Shania and Toby rolled on separate paths to country superstardom. Their amazing stories of how they each arrived to the highest ranks of country music are chronicled, and their greatest hits are played in the two-hour COUNTRY GIANTS Labor Day Weekend special produced by United Stations Radio Networks and Country Forever Productions. So be sure to check your local radio stations Labor Day Weekend.

0608.15-Shania recognized for her efforts [STNAOFC]:

During Fan Con 4, fans saw many new exhibits at the Shania Twain Centre, of the the displays recognizes Shania's charitable contributions. One such plaque acknowledges Shania's contribution to America's Second Harvest Food Banks Hurricane Relief efforts last year. The plaque reads: "Thank you for being part of the solution Shania Twain. Your support of America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma demonstrates the depth of your commitment to end hunger in America" To read more about the new displays check out the above link.

0608.15-Fan Con 4 a success [Timmins Daily Press]:

According to reports from fans on the STNAOFC Board and on the STC Board everyone had a great time. The Daily Press interviewed fans, and Tracy from the Shania Twain Centre....."Every moment was great; I couldn't pick just one," said Jeffrey, who also won first place in the trivia concert. "But just walking through the centre makes you feel closer to her, like you know her more."  For Shania Twain Centre manager Tracy Hautanen and her staff, it was a long week, including two trips to and from Toronto to pick up and drop off those heading home via airplane, but Hautanen said it was still a very successful event. "We consider a convention a success when we see people come back after their second, third and fourth time, and they leave the farewell brunch saying they will see us next year," said Hautanen. "I didn't hear anyone say they weren't going to try and make it back next year," said Hautanen. One of the highlights of this year's convention for Hautanen was the generosity of the visitors. Each year the fans take it among themselves to collect money to donate to the Porcupine Food Bank. "I was overwhelmed by the amount of money the fans collected, "she said of the more than $1,000 that was raised. "In four years they have managed to raise over $3,500." Fans say they collect the money for the food bank in support of the number of food-related charities Shania herself supports. Hautanen said they are already planning next year's convention, which fans were inquiring about before they even left this year's event. "If fans are eager to come back, we have to ensure that it is another exciting event for them to attend," said Hautanen. While there is no word yet as to what next year will entail, Shania Twain band members J.D. Blair and Allison Cornell, who participated in the weekend's events, have already expressed an interest to return. "They are both very professional and friendly people," said Hautanen. "J.D. and Allison truly represent the kind of people Shania surrounds herself with." But for many of the fans who have returned year after year, it becomes more about seeing each other as friends, rather than simply as fellow fans. "I just want to thank Shania," said Jeffrey. "Without her we never would have come here and we never would have met each other."  Over the next year the STC will be announcing plans for Fan Con 5.

0608.12-Happy Birthday!!!:

Shania's son Eja turns 5 today. Happy Birthday!!!

0608.10-STC Fan Con 4 Updates:

Unfortunately I was unable to attend FAN CON this year at the Shania Twain Centre in Timmins. However, you can get the latest Fan Updates of the events this year on the STNAOFC Board, and on the STC Board. Have a great time everyone, wish I could have been there!

0608.06-End of an era [STC]:

The Maple Leaf Hotel in Timmins was finally demolished yesterday. As Shania fans know Shania performed at the Hotel when she was growing up in Timmins. Fret not Shania fans, The Shania Twain Centre has preserved some of the interior of the Leaf and has set up a new exhibit. We can thank Tracy from the Center for preserving a piece of Shania and Timmins history for every one to see.

0608.02-Shania stops in Timmins [Ch3News]:

Shania made a short trip to Timmins today to discuss her "Breakfast For Learning" program with the school board. Shania didn't stop to talk with the local media. You can see Channel 3 News' story about Shania short visit to Timmins. According to the report, Shania left Timmins to go to a fishing camp. So the Shania sighting at Toronto Airport on June 21st was true after all.

0608.02-Top "first dance" wedding songs [PRweb]:

Shania has two songs on the top 10 list of "first dance" wedding songs. The poll was conducted in the UK. At #4 is "You're Still The One", and at #5 is "From This Moment On".