The MNP 2019 Canada Games Torch Relay made its way through Portage la Prairie this past Friday. Melanie Parè is the official languages and communication coordinator with 2019 Canada games host society and explains this relay is the first of its kind.

"For the first time ever we are taking the Canada Games Torch Relay across the country," says Parè. "We are taking it to coast to coast from as far east as Halifax Novia Scotia and as far west as Victoria BC."

Portage la Prairie Mayor Irvine Ferris spokes at the event, as did Portage-Lisgar MP Candice Bergen, Ryan Turner of MNP, and Mary Anne Jablonski on behalf of Canada Games. Following the speaking portion of the ceremony a free luncheon took place.