Portage

Robert Clifford Taylor
March 29, 1959 - September 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved Robert “Rob” Taylor, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on September 5, 2024. 

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Robert was a man of strength and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his family above all else. Robert is predeceased by his parents Clifford and Elizabeth Taylor. 

IN PEACE I WILL BOTH LIE DOWN AND SLEEP; FOR YOU ALONE, O LORD, MAKE ME DWELL IN SAFETY. PSALM 4:8

Theresa Marie St. Goddard (Ducharme)

With saddened hearts, the family of Theresa St. Goddard, announces the passing of an extraordinary woman. Theresa entered into rest to await her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on September 2nd, 2024.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Portage la Prairie is set to sizzle this week.

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts multiple 30+ days in the region.

Meteorologist Natalie Hasell says this is due to the province being influenced by an upper-level ridge centred in New Mexico.

"We're looking at very warm conditions in the prairies for most of this week in southern Manitoba. We will see temperatures in the 30° range most of the week."

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his sexual assault convictions in Toronto.

His time behind bars will work out to 6.7 years after accounting for credit he received for time already spent in custody.

Nygard’s lawyer had argued for a six-year sentence, citing the 83-year-old’s age and poor health, while the Crown sought a sentence of 15 years.

Nygard was convicted of four counts of sexual assault last November but acquitted of a fifth count as well as one of forcible confinement.

Following news stories about federal government policy changes regarding foreign workers, temporary residents might be wondering what to do if they experience abuse.

Local Immigration Partnership Program Coordinator Mitch Tilk outlines some rights and responsibilities for both temporary foreign workers and their employers.

You can call host Carla Hrycyna live on the program with all of your gardening questions every Saturday morning at: 1-800-374-3315

September 2024 has officially been declared Arthritis Awareness Month in Portage la Prairie, aiming to shed light on a condition that affects millions of Canadians. City Councillor Terrie Porter made the announcement on behalf of Mayor Sharilyn Knox and the City Manager Nathan Peto, encouraging residents to reflect on the impact of arthritis. 

Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs will lie in state at the Manitoba legislature following her sudden passing last week.

Premier Wab Kinew announced the honour during a news conference on Saturday, where Indigenous leaders paid tribute to Merrick's legacy.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from his caucus when Liberal MPs gather in Nanaimo, B.C. today to plot their strategy for the coming election year.

It will be the first time he faces them as a group since MPs departed Ottawa in the spring.

Still stinging from a devastating byelection loss earlier this summer, the caucus is now also reeling from news that their national campaign director has resigned and the party can no longer count on the NDP to stave off an early election.