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THE EMPIRE BUILDER BY THE NUMBERS
63 HOURS
TRAVEL TIME FROM CHICAGO TO SEATTLE ON THE EMPIRE BUILDER IN 1929
43 HOURS,
50 MINUTES
TRAVEL TIME FROM CHICAGO TO SEATTLE ON THE EMPIRE BUILDER IN 1955
46 HOURS
TRAVEL TIME FROM CHICAGO TO SEATTLE ON THE EMPIRE BUILDER IN 2014
15 PERCENT
INCREASE IN RIDERSHIP ON THE EMPIRE BUILDER IN 2012 OVER 2011
19 PERCENT
DECREASE IN RIDERSHIP ON THE EMPIRE BUILDER BETWEEN JUNE 2013 AND JUNE 2014
536,391
PASSENGERS ON THE EMPIRE BUILDER IN FISCAL YEAR 2013
0TIMES THE EASTBOUND EMPIRE BUILDER ARRIVED ON SCHEDULE IN JUNE 2014
INFORMATION FROM THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND AMTRAK
Lifestyle Balance Program
North Valley Hospital Diabetes Prevention Course,
Weight Loss and Exercise Program
Join us for this 3-part program and become a healthier you!
• Individual initial assessments with a resistered dietitian / lifestyle coach.
• 16-week core classes lead by a registered dietitian. Meets once a week.
• Six (6), monthly post-core sessions with lifestyle coach.
Cost: $100 or free with Medicaid. Scholarships available. Incentives given throughout the program during milestone completions.
Physician referral required.
Program starts September 18th; Deadline to register is September 5th Register Today! 863-3519
The Montana Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes Prevention Grant
A different kind of hospital. A different kind of care.