Specialty licence plate honours military, supports scholarship fund

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It’s the ultimate “bumper sticker” to show support for the members of Canada’s military.

A special licence plate available to all Manitoba drivers was unveiled Sunday. It displays the yellow “Support our Troops” ribbon, accompanied by a camouflage background. The plate will be available for sale Monday and will cost $70, with $30 of that to be used to fund scholarships to qualified applicants.

“This licence plate is exceptional because it allows motorists to show their support for Canadians who serve this country as members of the Canadian Armed Forces,” said Deanne Crothers, Manitoba’s healthy living and seniors minister and special envoy for military affairs.

“By purchasing this plate, Manitobans will know a portion of each sale will go directly to educational scholarships for qualifying military members, their spouses, partners or children who wish to study here in Manitoba.

Many Manitobans have served in two world wars, Korea, Afghanistan and in numerous peace-keeping and peacetime missions around the world, Crothers said.

Manitobans interested in the Support our Troops licence plates will be able to purchase them at any of more than 300 Autopac agents.

The release of the licence plates was welcome news for local members of the military.

The Canadian Armed Forces, in particular the military members of Manitoba, are grateful to the province and Manitobans for their generosity. We are proud to be serving you,”said Col. Joël Roy, commander of 17 Wing Winnipeg.