Banff (AB), Canada (Thursday, December 23, 2004) - Hollywood stars Meg Ryan and Alec Baldwin will join Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Richard Kennedy, who are again hosting the Fairmont Banff Springs Celebrity Sports Invitational fund-raising event in Banff from January 6 through 9. Expected to attract more than 50 sport, film and television stars, events will take place at The Fairmont Banff Springs and on the slopes of Sunshine Village.

The early roster of celebrities scheduled to participate include Woody Harrelson, Richard Dean Anderson, Corbin Bernsen, Fran Drescher, Mark Feuerstein, Peter Fonda, Marcia Gay Harden, Anne Hearst, Amanda Hearst, Kevin Lowe, Brian Orser, Joe Pantoliano, Jason Priestley, William Shatner, Camryn Manheim, Carrie Fisher and Treat Williams.

At Sunshine, stars will compete in a variety of events within easy public viewing, including snowshoeing and alpine ski racing and at The Fairmont Banff Springs they will mingle with guests at a Saturday night gala featuring the music of Kenny Loggins and Vertical Tango, a special program from Cirque du Soleil. Tickets for the fund-raising event that supports Kennedy’s environmental organization, Waterkeeper Alliance, are now on sale.

“Skiers at Sunshine last year had almost unbelievable opportunities to get close to some of the world’s biggest stars while watching them intensely compete in fun-filled events,” said Ralph Scurfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine Village. “It was such a great experience for everyone, Hollywood can’t wait to return and we can’t wait to again show them the magic of some of the greatest skiing on earth.”

Ted Kissane, General Manager of The Fairmont Banff Springs and Regional Vice President is likewise enthusiastic about the 2005 event. “We are delighted to host the Sports Invitational again. Waterkeeper Alliance is an exceptional organization and it is an honor to partner with them on this world-class event. Our intent is to make this event the best ever!”

Tickets to this gala evening with the stars –- which features a live and silent auction -- are available at $325 per person. Exclusive “Gold Circle” tables are available for $8,500 and include a celebrity and their guest seated at the table, located in a premium location. For questions or to book tickets, contact the Royal Service department at 403-762-6860.