Paragon Pharmacies Announces 12 Month Revenue of $83.718 Million- an Increase of 26.6 Per Cent Dec 1, 2008
"Overall, we considerably strengthened our balance sheet with the execution of the note conversion and share subscription agreement with Canterbury Park," said Lorraine McGrath, President of Paragon. "This transaction has significantly simplified our accounting and provides the necessary capital resources to execute our business plan and position the Company for future growth.". (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Canterbury Park Enter Into Agreement to Acquire Additional Shares in Paragon Pharmacies Limited Nov 15, 2008
Source: Canterbury Park ... WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Nov. 14, 2008) - Canterbury Park Capital GP L.P., on behalf of private equity funds of which it is the general partner ("Canterbury"), announced today that it has acquired 58,199,338 additional common shares ("Shares") of Paragon Pharmacies Limited (TSX VENTURE: - ; "Paragon"), as a result of Canterbury's agreement to convert certain convertible notes and subscribe for certain additional Shares, at a blended price of $0 ... Canterbury... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? Nov 9, 2008
Late last month, Churchill named Miller president of the Fair Grounds and announced the hiring of Eric Halstrom, who had been a vice president at Canterbury Park, as the Fair Grounds' vice president/general manager of racing. The change from Soth to Miller as the man in charge at the Fair Grounds sparked concern among some in racing that the track might be emphasizing the slots over the sport. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Paragon Announces Equity Conversion and Private Placement Nov 4, 2008
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 3, 2008) - Paragon Pharmacies Limited ("Paragon" or "the Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) today announced that it has reached agreement (the "Amended Transaction") with Canterbury Park Capital LP and Canterbury Park Capital (US) LP (collectively "Canterbury") which replaces the previously announced equity conversion agreement. The Amended Transaction will strengthen Paragon's balance sheet, providing the Company with approximately $13. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Churchill names Fair Grounds president Oct 29, 2008
Halstrom has 15-plus years in the racing business, including the past nine years with Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. where he was vice president of racing and simulcasting operations. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Canterbury Park, Running Aces tracks both hurting Oct 28, 2008
Canterbury Park also said it suspended its management bonus plan and employee stock ownership plan contribution for fiscal 2008. The downturn in the nation s economy has had a significant adverse effect on our card room and pari-mutuel revenues, said Randy Sampson, CEO of Canterbury Park, which has operated the live-racing track in Shakopee since 1994. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Paragon Announces Extension to Equity Conversion Oct 6, 2008
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 5, 2008) - Paragon Pharmacies Limited ("Paragon") (TSX VENTURE: - ) today announced that an extension to October 22, 2008 or, with the approval of all parties, such later date as required for regulatory approvals has been reached with Canterbury Park Capital LP and Canterbury Park Capital (US) LP to close the previously announced equity conversion. Paragon is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia and currently employs over 500 full and part time... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Polytrack's role is major in Kentucky Cup Classic Sep 23, 2008
About eight are expected, with the greatest accomplishment from the prospective field thus far being a victory by Proud Jefe in a minor stakes at Canterbury Park in July. The filly counterpart to the Juvenile, and the only ungraded race in the series, is the $100,000 KC Juvenile Fillies, a one-mile race shaping up with a field of eight. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Republicans prepare for primary Aug 18, 2008
Day pushed for years in the Senate to put state-backed slot machines at Canterbury Park racetrack. Both want to allow oil drilling off U.S. shores and in Alaska s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and both take a hard line on immigration. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Canterbury Park Holding Corp. to list on NASDAQ Aug 16, 2008
Corporation, which owns the Canterbury Park horse racing track, card club and other related operations in Shakopee, announced Friday that its stock will be listed on the NASDAQ exchange effective August 26, 2008. Shakopee-based Canterbury Park (AMX: ECP) currently trades on the American Stock Exchange ... We believe the move to NASDAQ, the world s largest electronic stock market, will improve the visibility of our stock, enhance trading liquidity in our shares, and provide the company with... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Central Distance Challenge Championship Aug 8, 2008
The choice on the line, FIRST TO RAMBLE, is fresh off a convincing three-plus length victory over the Canterbury Park surface and has 17 career wins to his credit. By the prolific sire First Down Dash, this gelding has more than $238K in the bank and has been a gem of consistency for trainer Charley Hunt. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Paragon CEO to Leave Company Within Year; Interim CFO Announced Aug 7, 2008
Last week, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement with Canterbury Park Capital LP and Canterbury Park Capital (US) LP (collectively "Canterbury") for Canterbury to convert its $20 million of Paragon notes, accrued interest, accrued interest adjustment and conversion inducement fee into Paragon shares. The conversion will result in a controlling interest for Canterbury. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Won Awesome Dude takes Claiming Crown Jewel Aug 3, 2008
Canterbury Park, 9th Race - Aug. 2, 2008 ... -- Kentucky horses dominated most of the series, but it was a Delaware shipper, Won Awesome Dude, who captured the richest race, the $142,500 Jewel, to end the 10th annual Claiming Crown on Saturday at Canterbury Park ... Quiet Queen upsets Lady Canterbury at 50-1 Quiet Queen pulled a 30-1 upset under Tracy Hebert when outlasting a late bid from Angel Smoke on Saturday in the $100,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes at Canterbury Park. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Claiming Crown Jewel Aug 1, 2008
The Low-Down: The 10th anniversary of the rich and prestigious Claiming Crown, a seven-race event with combined purses of $600,000, will be held Saturday at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. In order to qualify for this Breeders' Cup-type event for claimers, horses from all parts of the country had to have started at least once since January 1, 2007 for a claiming price ranging from $7,500 (or less) to $35,000 (or less). (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Top barns join Claiming Crown mix Jul 31, 2008
Claiming Crown X, or the 10th running, is set for Saturday at Canterbury Park, where 64 horses were entered Wednesday for the seven-race series. With the exception of the Glass Slipper, which drew a field of just five, every race in the $600,000 series appears to have come up deep and competitive. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Curlin has 'smooth' work; turf next Jun 25, 2008
The first three finishers in the seventh race Saturday could run next in the 10th annual Claiming Crown series, set for Aug. 2 at Canterbury Park in Minnesota. Antrim County, Por Favor, and Bargainwiththedevil all are eligible to run back in the $50,000 Iron Horse, the first of seven races in the $600,000 series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canterbury Park plans retail development Jun 7, 2008
Canterbury Park Racetrack in Shakopee has plans to build a retail and entertainment development, according to a report in the Pioneer Press ... Investors seemed to like the news; shares of Canterbury Park Holding Corp. were up $1. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Canterbury Park Acquires Shares in Paragon Pharmacies Limited May 27, 2008
Source: Canterbury Park ... TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 26, 2008) - Canterbury Park Capital GP L.P., on behalf of private equity funds of which it is the general partner ("Canterbury"), is pleased to announce that it has acquired 6,322,445 common shares ("Shares") of Paragon Pharmacies Limited ("Paragon") as payment of interest to and including May 5, 2008 under certain convertible debenture notes held by Canterbury (the "Notes") ... Canterbury is located at c/o Canterbury Park... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Paragon Issues Shares to Canterbury Park May 17, 2008
KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 16, 2008) - Paragon Pharmacies Limited ("Paragon" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) today issued 6,322,445 shares to Canterbury Park Capital L.P. (5,949,341 shares) and Canterbury Park Capital (U.S.) L.P. (373,104 shares) (the two LPs, collectively, "Canterbury Park") as payment of interest to and including May 5, 2008 under certain convertible debenture notes held by Canterbury Park ... The loan arrangements with Canterbury Park, as amended, were... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
STC reignite bid to buy Kembla May 12, 2008
A deal to sell the land was almost done four years ago when the STC - which owns Rosehill Gardens and Canterbury Park - was looking to accommodate a backlog of trainers seeking to expand their stables. The Illawarra Turf Club and STC had drawn up legal documents, but the deal fell through when the parties disagreed over rights during the Sky Channel-ThoroughVisioN broadcasting war. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kent Teen Uses Cell Phone To Catch Luring Suspect Feb 29, 2008
According to O'Hara the man even tried cornering her in the parking lot of Canterbury Park. But, as the granddaughter of a county sheriff she kept her cool and remembered key details about the stranger. (Q13.com, WA)
Ex-homeless jockey finds salvation in her love of horses Jan 18, 2008
Instead, she drove about nine hours to Canterbury Park near Minneapolis - the next closest track - only to find the office was closed for two days. Her spirit was broken and Harris needed to fix it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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Longview Stageworks Soupoff: Fundraiser includes appetizers and soups from local restaurants, desserts and entertainment from upcoming production "The Spitfire Grill." 6-9 p.m. Feb. 23, Canterbury Park. 35. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Canterbury Park reclaims Claiming Crown Dec 13, 2007
The 10th annual Claiming Crown will return to Canterbury Park on Aug. 2, marking the eighth time the event will have been held at the Shakopee, Minn. track. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
International Speedway Oct 6, 2007
Canterbury Park Holding (nyse: - - ) gained 10 cents, or 0. 8%, to $12. (Forbes -- Markets)
Relief at $110m equine flu rescue Sep 10, 2007
Thoroughbred racing returned to Sydney on Saturday with a "phantom" 10-race meeting at Warwick Farm and a betting auditorium at Canterbury Park for punters. Only Warwick Farm-trained horses were allowed to compete. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Judge blocks welfare cuts Jul 24, 2007
Extreme' Race Day at Canterbury Park. Nostalgia on four wheels [MULTIMEDIA. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
LTE--Don Karst Jul 19, 2007
Since my initial introduction to the area, I have purchased a pontoon boat and 32-foot Nomad trailer locally, have the boat insured with the local State Farm agent; purchased a new Canterbury Park Model home from a nearby dealer; insured my golf cart through State Farm as well as maintained liability and comprehensive insurance on a vehicle that I purchased from Gilbert's of Sand Creek; and store year-round at a facility operated by City of Lakes. I have retained local counsel; eat regularly at... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Anxious wait for Robbo after fall Jun 14, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Craig YoungJune 14, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Canterbury Park finishes '06 strong Mar 30, 2007
The Shakopee company, which operates Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Club, had a net income of $1 ... "Our property is located in one of the fastest-growing areas in the region, and we believe development opportunities exist that will enable us to enhance the character of Canterbury Park as a unique entertainment complex, grow our revenues and enhance shareholder value," Sampson said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
