News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, September 21, 2018   Public Advisory - Traffic Delays Expected The "World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics" is a project of the Law Enforcement Torch Run working in conjunction with members of the trucking industry to raise funds and awareness. The 2017 event saw 188 trucks participate and raised $78,000 for Manitoba Special Olympians. To date, the Manitoba Truck Convoy has raised over $500,000 for Special Olympics Manitoba.     The 2018 Manitoba convoy event will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Trucks will meet at the Trans Canada Centre in Ile De Chenes and depart at 11:00 a.m. Participants will convoy northbound on Provincial Trunk Highway 59, continue around the Perimeter Highway and return to Ile De Chenes. It is anticipated that 200 trucks will drive in the convoy.       The traveling public may experience delays along this route as the convoy passes. The convoy is expected to take approximately one and a half hours.     Special Olympics Manitoba is dedicated to enriching the lives of Manitobans with intellectual disabilities through sport.For more information on this fundraiser and the efforts of Special Olympics Manitoba, visit www.specialolympics.mb.ca.  For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.