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MIKE.DEAL@FREEPRESS.MB.CA 101204 - Saturday, December 04, 2010 - Members of the Arctic Response Company Group build a Komatiks (long sleighs) on Saturday as they prepare for exercise Northern Bison 2011 which will take place in February. The Komatiks will be a key component during the exercise where soldiers will be conducting a 300 km trek from Churchill, MB to Arviat, NU. MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS