The RM of St. Laurent's added some more events for its plans for Canada 150 celebrations this July 1st. Reeve Cheryl Smith says the Manitoba Portuguese Association's helping out.

"The Manitoba Portuguese Association has a park in our municipality," explains Smith. "They're very connected to our community. They're going to be doing all the fireworks in the evening. Every year on July 1 in their own park they have fantastic fireworks. And they've agreed for this special occasion, the 150, they will be doing it at the Rec. Centre grounds."

She adds they're also having a steak fondue dinner that day, noting it's a different and unique change for their main meal.