SPONSORED: Anchor Of Hope - Keep Weeding Those Thorns

I came to Christ at the age of 43 and was baptized in December of 2023. In Ezekiel 36:26 God says, “I will give you a new heart and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” In 2 Corinthians 5:17 Paul says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” I thought that after my baptism, life would be smooth sailing – after all, I was going to have a new heart.

Partner Profile: Support Regardless of Situation with the Emotional Health & Wellness Program

“Our job as a private treatment center is to eliminate as many hoops as we possibly can.”

Jacqueline Hoffman, CEO and co-owner of Prairie Sky Recovery Centre, is working hard to get the word out about their 21-day Emotional Health & Wellness Program.

50 Year Old Gets A New Look

It’s been a long, looooong time, and Portage Toyota & RV simply isn’t the spry young dealership it used to be. Open for business since 1973, they’ve seen automotive trends and challenges come and go, and to be honest… it’s time for a facelift.

Today, their team is gearing up to respond to the most recent change- the higher demand for hybrid vehicle services.

If you want to be in business in Portage, we’re here to help

“Boosting economic growth and prosperity for the community helps elevate the quality of life for us all.” 

This from Eve O'Leary, Director of Economic Development with Portage Regional Economic Development (PRED). 

Formed in 2013, PRED is a not-for-profit economic development agency that manages economic development and tourism services for both the City and RM of Portage la Prairie.  

Sponsored: Cypress Motors; driving community

Cypress Motors, southwest Saskatchewan's premier Ford dealership, is heavily invested not only in their customers but also in their community.

Since its inception, Cypress Motors has been part of the fabric of southwest Saskatchewan. Purchased by the Parsons family in 1974, the dealership has a long, rich history almost as storied as the Ford Motor Company itself. 

Cochrane area realtor Bruce Tannas “meets you where you’re at”

With the growth of Cochrane, Airdrie and Calgary area real estate sales it is more important than ever to have a good real estate agent on your side. Bruce Tannas is a Cochrane, Rocky View, and Calgary area Realtor®. Based in Cochrane, Tannas has lived in southern Alberta most of his life and has a clear understanding of this market.

According to Tannas “My background includes a lot of business experience. So, I really understand all the mechanisms behind being a good real estate agent, and helping people buy or sell a home, helping facilitate that very important transaction.”

Hill’s “Take Back Days” encourages spring cleaning of expired medications

Do you have expired or unused medications at home? If so, have you ever wondered what to do with them?

Between now and April 23, Hill’s Drug Store and Hill’s Clinic Pharmacy will be running a public awareness campaign with the goal of ensuring Portage la Prairie and area residents know how to properly dispose of pharmaceutical pills, creams and liquids.

SPONSORED: Anchor of Hope – Famous Last Words

As a person comes to the end of their life their last words, often directed to the people who are closest to them hold a lot of weight. They are memorable and poignant. As we approach this Easter season I wanted to take a couple minutes to look at the last 7 statements of Jesus on the cross. While going through a greater agony than you or I could ever imagine Jesus utters 7 things that show us who Jesus really is and what he’s all about.