Portage

When cheerleading squads took over Stride Place earlier this year, it seemed to spark an interest from some of the youth at Yellowquill School.

Physical Educator Nathaniel Guiboche headed up the team and outlines how it got started.

Environment Canada says Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas continue to experience below-average precipitation, with no widespread rainfall expected in the near future.

The Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) is once again rolling out its summer graffiti removal program, offering a no-cost service to help clean up vandalized spaces around the city.

PCRC executive director Mari Kozar explains the long-running program gives residents an easy way to report graffiti and get it taken care of, whether it’s on their own property or not.

Portage Collegiate Institute celebrated a stellar year of athletic achievement Tuesday night at Stride Place, honouring over 220 student-athletes at the annual PCI Athletic Awards.

The electric ceremony recognized major award winners across numerous sports, spotlighting standout performances while celebrating the collective spirit of Saints athletics. Dozens of team photos were snapped throughout the evening, culminating in a large group photo capturing all the award-winning students present.

Two hotel owners in Portage la Prairie have been charged following a months-long investigation into what officials are calling a serious case of labour trafficking, which involves forcing or coercing people to work under unfair or illegal conditions, often through deception or threats.

The investigation began back in February, when local RCMP officers were called to a disturbance at a hotel in town. While responding, officers spoke with some of the workers and learned that something more troubling might be taking place behind the scenes.

Excitement, emotion, and quiet nerves filled Stride Place yesterday morning, as just under 190 Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) students sat side by side for the final time as high schoolers. The crowd of family, friends, and educators looked on proudly as the Class of 2025 prepared to walk across the stage. 

The ceremony, which kicked off at 10 a.m., marked the end of one chapter and the start of a brand new one for the grads, after years of hard work, late-night study sessions, and personal growth.

Weed growth is becoming more visible along Crescent Lake this summer, and city officials say there’s a good reason why.

Jocelyn Lequier-Jobin, director of operations for the City of Portage la Prairie, explains that the herbicide previously used to control aquatic vegetation is no longer permitted.

“In the past, we had always used Reward herbicide for controlling weed growth in the lake,” says Lequier-Jobin. “Last year, we were told that we were not able to use it anymore, that it could potentially cause harm to fish was the reason.”

After careers that included minor ball in Portage and a professional stint in Winnipeg, the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame saw fit to recognize the Dahl brothers, Matt and Lindsey, with an induction as individuals, but together.

The twins grew up in Portage and played minor baseball in the community before also playing 

Portage unites to support wildfire evacuees

City steps up with volunteers, supplies, and cultural care

Mari Kozar, executive director of the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC), says the community of Portage la Prairie responded with remarkable generosity and speed as evacuees from northern Manitoba arrived due to wildfires.

A two-vehicle collision just west of MacGregor caused a temporary closure of Highway 1 on Monday evening, but no serious injuries were reported.

MacGregor Fire Chief Chris Leckie says the crash occurred shortly after 8 p.m. along a stretch of the highway with no intersections or known risk factors.