The Fort la Reine Museum has received a much needed financial boost from a long time Portage la Prairie business.

Tom McCartney, past President and CEO of Portage Mutual Insurance, stopped by the facility this week to drop off a $5,000 donation on behalf of Portage Mutual that will go towards the museum's general operations this year.

"With museums being closed due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this financial boost came at the perfect time," says Madison Connolly, executive director of the Fort la Reine Museum. "While Portage Mutual Insurance often gives a generous donation to the Museum each year, we are always humbled and appreciative for the support."

The Fort la Reine Museum was set to open to the public last weekend but the latest public health orders from the province forced the facility to go virtual for the time being.