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Vehicle flips into business entrance in early morning crash
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (135+ words) A morning drive along Highway 9 took a dramatic turn on Friday when a vehicle left the roadway, flipped, and came to rest against the front of a local business in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews. On April 10 at approximately…...
National Pet Day highlights local love for animals
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (745+ words) National Pet Day gives pet owners and animal welfare groups a moment to recognize the important role animals play in everyday life, not just as companions, but as trusted friends and even therapy animals supporting people in the community. From…...
Fire officials urge BBQ safety as warmer temperatures return
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (454+ words) As warmer temperatures return and patios come back to life, many in Portage la Prairie will fire up their barbecues for the first time this year, eager to make the most of what feels like the first real taste of…...
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Big turnout fuels excitement for Portage Regional Field House
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (352+ words) Residents, stakeholders and community leaders gathered at the Peggy May Legacy Centre in Southport on Wednesday for a public conversation on the proposed regional field house, with about 100 people attending to ask questions and share feedback as the project moves…...
Dianne Kohler set to lead Manitoba Ag Museum into the future
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (579+ words) A sense of optimism and renewal filled the room on Thursday as the Manitoba Agricultural Museum hosted its 2026 State of the Museum Luncheon, bringing together community leaders, supporters and partners to reflect on the past year and look ahead to…...
Motorized boats to return to Clear Lake in 2026 with new restrictions
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (356+ words) Parks Canada says motorized watercraft will return to Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park for the 2026 season, following a year-long restriction aimed at limiting the spread of zebra mussels. In a press release on Wednesday, the agency confirmed the…...
Oakville students bring Canadian history to life on Quebec trip
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (556+ words) For a group of Oakville School students, lessons about Canada didn't just come from textbooks this year; they came from walking historic streets, standing beneath towering waterfalls, and seeing the country's capital up close. A recent week-long trip to Montreal,…...
From Portage rinks to Frozen Four, Botterill's hockey journey comes full circle
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (532+ words) For Ryan Botterill, hockey has always been more than just a game. It is a passion that has shaped his path from local rinks in Portage la Prairie to competing at the NCAA level. Botterill talks about the ride to…...
Stars pilot highlights Portage helipad impact on emergency care
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (499+ words) Residents in Portage la Prairie are benefiting from faster access to critical care thanks to local infrastructure and aviation expertise, with one STARS pilot pointing to major improvements in patient transport and response efficiency. Rob Kamphuis, a STARS pilot from…...