Olympic Torch Coming to Port Elgin and Southampton

Town Council

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Mike Myatt, Director of Community Services and Jane Jagelewski, Manager of Recreation & Culture, announced at Monday's Council meeting that the Olympic Torch is coming to Saugeen Shores.

Saugeen Shores has been selected as a route community for the Torch for the 2010 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and it is scheduled to arrive December 28th at approximately 5:01 p.m.

According to Myatt and Jagelewski, Saugeen Shores will partner with other communities in purchasing Olympics 2010 display materials such as banners and flags which all have adhere to Olympic specifications.

Council approved a request for $6,000 for the purchases.

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