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Shea Peplinskie knows first-hand what it’s like to need an advocate. Even before she became a lawyer, she often had to be one – even for herself.

Growing up in a strict religious community in Ontario, she was often fascinated by how people would conform to or get around rules, or even bend the rules to work within a certain lifestyle. In her own situation, she ended up having to stand up for herself.

Though representing different realty offices, three local realtors are united in their deep knowledge of, and support for, Portage and Central Plains.

Rhonda Lodwick from Century 21 Foxx Realty, Warren Neufeld from Royal LePage Portage Realty, and Peter Bracken from RE/MAX Valleyview Realty agree that their strongest advantage is what aligns them – their roots in their home community.

If you’ve ever had to call a tow truck, chances are it wasn’t because your drive was smooth and uninterrupted.

“Nobody needs a tow truck for a good reason,” reflects Dave Moore, owner of Dave Moore Transport & Recovery. “It’s because something’s gone wrong or something’s become complicated.”

Whether you’re prototyping a new idea, crafting, curious about the machinery, or are a small-scale manufacturer, the Portage Innovation Centre welcomes you!

The Portage Innovation Centre (PIC) is an affordable innovation hub for new entrepreneurs and innovators located at the Red River College Portage la Prairie campus. The PIC has desk spaces for budding young entrepreneurs and innovators, along with a reception area, and a shared meeting space.

It happened a year ago on September 15th 2022.   

One of those profound moments that will be bookmarked in my memory bank for the rest of my life. 

“One thing I’ve learned about Cochrane is that the people that live in Cochrane LOVE Cochrane, saying it’s the best town in Alberta. There’s a lot of passionate people here!”

Passion for both the town AND creating homes that people will love for decades to come is what sets Broadview Homes apart.

Broadview Homes has been in business for the last 35 years. A branch of Qualico, they’ve been in and around Calgary for decades, perfecting their craft, and leaving a trail of satisfied homeowners in their wake.

Every prospective home-buyer, or seller, dreams of that real estate agent who will bring elements of experience, strategy, work ethic and enthusiasm to their transaction. But all four? In the same person? There’s only Peter Bracken.

A RE/MAX sales representative serving Portage la Prairie and surrounding area, Peter’s #soldbooya approach to real estate is already known to and appreciated by the thousands of clients he’s dealt with directly.

Residents of Portage la Prairie will by now have seen Bailey Homes’ white-fronted and brown-gabled location at 2673 Saskatchewan Ave W. After all, the family-owned and operated home-builders have occupied the facility since spring 2021. Owing to pandemic restrictions, however, they weren’t able to celebrate a Grand Opening event. But on Wednesday, September 6 they’ll finally mark the occasion.

I can remember sitting with my dad in church one Sunday in November, well over 35 years ago. I remember it was November because I was playing with the pin I had pulled out of the poppy I had found. As the preacher preached, I poked gently at the callouses on my hands, pulling up pieces of dry hardened skin. Then I thought, “Dad’s hands have way more callouses than mine, I wonder how deep I can push the pin into his callouses?” Dad, who was intently listening to the pastor, ignored me as I started to gently poke at his hands, undisturbed because of the hardened surface of his hands.

Bhryden Doherty has big plans for Fun With Family Day.

The annual event, held this year on Saturday, September 2nd, will once again delight families in and around Portage La Prairie with live music, a classic car show, tractor rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, food trucks and a market showcasing dozens of regional vendors.