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18 Meet NEW PRTC Tourism Coordinator Kellie Verwey
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24 Breathing new life into Saskatchewan Avenue 28 Portage la Prairie Mayor Sharilyn Knox loves her role 32 Member Profile: The Screen Door 34 Azure fuels prosperity in Portage la Prairie 38 Index to advertisers
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Come check out the Fort la Reine Museum in Portage la Prairie Open seasonally from mid-May to mid-October.
• Over 25 heritage structures to explore, including the world’s largest indoor collection of Allis Chalmers equipment. • A pioneer village, Southport Military Collection, the personal train car of Willaim Van Horne, and an upcoming Indigenous perspective exhibit opening in 2024! • Various guided tours, facility rental options, and annual special events!
The Fort la Reine Museum is a learning centre, heritage site, and tourist information hub located in the heart of the Prairies. www.fortlareinemuseum.com 4
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