Town of Virden to host Olympic Torch Relay
and hold Celebrations

(Brandon) December 4, 2009 – Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris is pleased to announce the Government of Canada’s support for the Olympic Torch relay to take place on January 8^th and 9^th in Virden.

“I am delighted that the schools of Virden have been able to organize such an exciting event for the community,” said Tweed. “The events and festivities being held in Virden are part of a 45,000 km journey, the longest domestic Torch Relay in Olympic history.” 

“The entire Virden community will be catching the Olympic spirit on January 8^th and 9^th as they host a community wide Olympic Torch Celebration, “ said Principal Mark Keown. “Students and staff will be participating in some Olympic events and celebrations on Friday, January 8^th, as they prepare for the torch arrival as it will pass through Virden early Saturday morning. There will be a community breakfast available after the torch has passed Saturday enabling community members to gather and celebrate the event. The momentum of the Olympics is certainly spreading as we approach the world wide event.”

“The Olympic Torch Relay is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Southwestern Manitoba to showcase our culture, heritage, people and the distinct identity of this area to the rest of Canada,“ noted Tweed.

For more information on the event in Virden or on the movement of the Olympic Torch Relay please go to www.vancouver2010.com