Another season of royalty has been ushered in for Altona. Morgan Klassen was crowned 2017 Manitoba Sunflower Festival Queen, receiving the crown from 2016 Queen Tiana Reimer Saturday night in Altona Park.

"I definitely was not expecting it, but I am very thankful," said Klassen moments after the results were announced. "I was shocked...I just have no words."

She went on to add she had no idea it would be her name read at the end of evening.

"I had no idea, all of these girls were so deserving I thought any one of them would've got it."

Reflecting on the past year, Klassen said highlights included getting to know the visiting contingent from Altona's sister city Emerald, Australia and the other girls better that were also taking part in the pageant.

She admits the one-on-one interview with the judges was the most challenging part of the process. "I was extremely nervous."

Taking home the honour of 1st Princess was Taylor Wiebe, with Jessie Toews named 2nd Princess.

 

 

 

2017 Manitoba Sunflower Queen Morgan Klassen