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Two weeks until Olympic torch relay reaches Prince George

The Olympic Flame is inching its way closer and closer to Prince George, with just two weeks to go until the big arrival on Jan. 29.

The Olympic Flame is inching its way closer and closer to Prince George, with just two weeks to go until the big arrival on Jan. 29.

"The flame is leaving Edmonton today, so it's exciting to think that it's finally getting closer to Prince George," said co-chair of the city's torch celebrations task force, Shari Green, on Friday.

The task force has been working over the past few months to plan a free community-wide celebration. Co-chair Dave Wilbur said the celebration will have something for everyone.

"There will be dancers, singers, special video presentations and a spectacular fireworks show

unlike anything seen in Prince George before," he said. "Of course, the highlight will be cheering on our community torchbearer, Alix Wells, as she brings the Olympic Flame onto the stage."

The celebration event is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 29 in the parking lot at Exhibition Park.

The free family event features entertainment sponsored by RBC and Coca Cola, national sponsors of the Olympic Torch Relay and great performances by local entertainers.

Before the torch arrives at the celebration, it will travel through the streets of Prince George, carried by a number of local torchbearers. Details of the route will be announced one week prior to the relay.

"We know January 29, 2010 will be a historic day for Prince George, so we want people to mark their calendars and plan to celebrate the Olympic torch relay with us," said Green.

"Our famous Prince George winter city spirit and capacity for fun will make this family celebration an extra special, not to be missed event," added Wilbur.

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay began Oct. 30 in Victoria. The Olympic flame will travel by land, air and water during its 106 day journey as 12,000 torchbearers will be carrying the torch in more than 1,000 communities across Canada. The relay ends on Feb.12 when it lights the Olympic cauldron, signaling the start of the Games.