The excitement is building across Manitoba for the 2017 Canada Summer Games!
2017 Canada Summer Games – THIS WEEK at the 2017 Canada Summer Games – July 10-16, 2017:
- The Canada Games Sport for Life Centre officially opens
- Niibin and the 2017 Canada Summer Games team will take the Roly McLenahan Torch to four Manitoba communities.
MONDAY, JULY 10
Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay in The Pas/OCN
Torch Relay at 10:45 a.m. at Opaskwayak Cree Nation Arbor Site
(See Relay route map in the attached Media Alert)
Formal greetings/Community celebration: 11:45 a.m. at Manitoba Hydro Offices at 420-3rd Street East
TUESDAY, JULY 11
Dauphin welcomes Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay
- Relay start time: 10:30 a.m. at the Manitoba Hydro office, 480 Whitmore Avenue, Dauphin MB
- See Relay route map in attached Media Alert
- Formal Greetings/Community Celebration & Barbecue: 11:30 a.m. at CN Park
- Open to all! Come feel the excitement of the Canada Summer Games!
- Torch bearers and organizers are available for interviews before or at the event
TUESDAY, JULY 11
Canada Games Sport for Life Centre Grand Opening Celebration
- 7:00 a.m. Complimentary Pre-event workout
- 8:15 a.m. Grand opening celebration & ribbon-cutting
- 9:30 a.m Continental Breakfast Reception & Facility tours
For more information, call Tara Skibo, Communications/Public Relations Officer, 204-925-5735, tara.skibo@sportmanitoba.ca
FRIDAY, JULY 14
Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay comes to Sagkeeng Anicinabe/Great Falls!
- Relay start time: 10:00 a.m. at the Sagkeeng Arena Complex, MB-11, Fort Alexander (See Relay route map in the attached Media Alert)
- Community Celebration will follow: 11:30 a.m. at Sagkeeng Arena Complex
- Open to all!
- *Torch bearers and organizers are available for interviews before or at the event
SATURDAY, JULY 15
Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay travels to the shores of Lake Winnipeg!
- Relay start time: 10:00 a.m. at Gimli Harbour, Centre St., Gimli MB (see Relay route map in the attached Media Alert)
- Fish Fry & Community Celebration will follow: 11:30 a.m. at Gimli Yacht Club – 95 1st Avenue
- Open to all!
- *Torch bearers and organizers are available for interviews before or at the event
COMING UP NEXT WEEK (July 17-23)
Manitoba Hydro Torch Relay:
- Brandon – Monday, July 20
LOOKING AHEAD (July 24-28)
- Interviews with artists performing at the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Canada Games Festival can be pre-arranged before the start of the Games upon request. Call now!
- Winnipeg Torch Relay – Wednesday, July 26
- Athlete arrival day – Thursday July 27
- Opening Press conference – Friday, July 28, 4:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald, Winnipeg MB
Mark your calendar!
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