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The Winnipeg Goldeyes (10–13) were shut out 5–0 by the Kane County Cougars (10–12) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park, dropping the opening game of the three-game series.
 
Kane County opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a wild pitch by Winnipeg starter Luke Boyd that brought Armond Upshaw home. Despite the run, Boyd (0–2) turned in a quality start in his home debut, allowing just one hit and one earned run over six innings, walking two and striking out five.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD

American Association Baseball
Kane County Cougars 5 Winnipeg Goldeyes 0

MLB
Philadelphia 8 Toronto 3

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH

NHL
Stanley Cup Final - Best of 7
Game 1
Florida at Edmonton - 7:00 PM

Emergency crews, including fire and EMS, were dispatched to the Canad Inns Portage la Prairie at around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The hotel has been housing approximately 260 wildfire evacuees from northern Manitoba. Some have since moved onto other communities.

The Portage la Prairie Fire Department is confirming that the incident was a false alarm.

Fertilizing your forage stand is a significant investment; protect that investment by ensuring you are utilizing the appropriate source, rate, timing and placement of fertilizer. This is known as the 4R’s of forage fertility.

The following considerations should be incorporated into your fertility plan:

Ideally, soil sample in the spring, at the beginning of the growing season, to assess initial soil fertility. Then use the results to create a fertilizer blend that also takes into consideration the targeted yield.

Proposed federal legislation would give authorities new powers to search mail, make it easier for officials to pause or cancel immigration applications and expand the Canadian Coast Guard’s role to include security activities.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Strong Borders Act in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The government says the wide-ranging, 127-page bill aims to keep borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering.

Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year.

In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion.

The think tank said its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadian respondents are considering a trip to the U.S. in the next few years - down from more than 50 per cent in the same survey last November.

Fire up your appetite and your community spirit – Dufresne Furniture & Appliances in Portage la Prairie is hosting a sizzling summer barbecue in support of the Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).

Grilling, Giggling, and Giving Back

Demonstrating their commitment to their new home, members of the Nigerian Association of Portage la Prairie rolled up their sleeves this past weekend for a community cleanup initiative.

Targeting the green space around the Portage Homestead Co-Op and extending towards the nearby tracks, approximately 14 volunteers collected several bags of litter on Saturday morning.

Southport’s skyline feels complete again.

The community’s beloved CT-114 Tutor aircraft, missing from its post for the past couple of years, now proudly stands reinstalled as the "Gate Guardian" at the entrance to the Southport Aerospace Centre, marking a joyful homecoming for a piece of local and national aviation history.

As wildfire evacuees continue arriving in Portage la Prairie, a local animal rescue is stepping up to help the four-legged members of their families.

Rest Stop Rescue, based in Portage, is providing a range of support to evacuees with pets.

The group is helping with everything from transportation to veterinary clinics, to securing medication and covering other urgent care needs. So far, they’ve assisted three evacuees.