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Manitobans love their Slurpees so much that part of the city is receiving a unique honour.

A stretch of Rouge Road from Portage Avenue to Byrd Avenue will be graced with the name “Slurpee Way”.

This will highlight the 19 straight years Manitoba has held the title Slurpee Capital of the World.

A block of Rouge road between Portage Ave. and Byrd Ave. has been named 'Slurpee Way'. Kim Lawson / Global News There is a new street sign at the corner of Portage and Rouge. Kim Lawson / Global News

The honourary name will be in place for two years.

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