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With the football s e a s o n f a s t approaching, an additional 2,500 Winnipeg Blue Bombers specialty license plates a r e now ava i l abl e , Justice Minister Andrew Swan, minister respons ibl e for Mani toba P u b l i c I n s u r a n c e , announced Thursday. 'Optimism is running high in Manitoba about our team. People are excited about this season and to see the Bombers play in their brand new stadium,' said Swan. 'Now even more people can show their pride with this new run of Blue Bomber specialty plates.' The 2,500 additional plates will continue the second Winnipeg Blue Bomber plate series, which debuted in 2012. The plates feature a distinctive gold background and display the club's helmet logo, the iconic with W with the blue trim. Fans will be able to purchase a Bomber gold plate at any Autopac agent in the province. The cost of the plates is $70, with $30 of the proceeds directed bak to the Winnipeg Football Club. 'We're very pleased to be able to offer our fans another wave of Bomber license plates,' said Garth Buchko, Blue Bomber president and CEO. 'These unique plates give our fans another way to showcase their support for the club as we make history with our new stadium.' Submitted By Manitoba Gov't
