2017 Canada Summer Games – Since June 23, the Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay traveled over 1,700 kilometres. Our thanks to the Torch Relay communities of Steinbach, Kenora, Morden and Gillam/Fox Lake for helping us create lasting memories.

This week, Niibin and the 2017 Canada Summer Games team take the Roly McLenahan Torch to the “Hub of the North” -Thompson! 

THURSDAY, JULY 6
Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay in Thompson 
Formal greetings: 10:30 a.m. Manitoba Hydro office
Torch Relay begins at 11:20 a.m.
Community celebration: 12:20 p.m. barbecue at McLeans Park
Open to all!

Full Media Alert 
Torch Relay Map
Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay Backgrounder

COMING UP NEXT WEEK (July 10-16)

Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay events:

• The Pas/OCN – Monday, July 10
• Dauphin – Tuesday, July 11
• Sagkeeng – Friday, July 14
• Gimli – Saturday, July 15

Interviews with torchbearers and organizers can be arranged in advance.

Mark your calendar!

RSVP

For media inquiries, please contact:

WINNIPEG
Monique LaCoste
Media Relations Consultant
2017 Canada Summer Games
mlacoste@2017canadagames.ca
Office: 204-594-5683
Mobile: 204-451-1202