Dozens of people in Portage la Prairie cheered while carrying colourful banners as they marched past a small group of protesters at the city's first Pride parade Saturday. (Pierre Verriere/Radio-Canada)Portage la Prairie Mayor Irvin Ferris said he is "very proud of the people of Portage" for coming out to the event. Portage la Prairie Mayor Irvin Ferris attended the parade. (Pierre Verriere/Radio-Canada)Bob Olynyk, owner of Mr. Fix-It in Portage la Prairie, said he was proud to walk in the parade. Tickets to a social in Portage la Prairie planned for Saturday evening after the march reportedly sold out earlier in the week.

Source: CBC News August 27, 2016 18:03 UTC