Portage

The warming conditions are preparing residents for summer events around the region, including those put on by several local organizations. 

Art Schroeder, the Executive Director at Youth For Christ: Youth Unlimited (YFC) in Portage la Prairie, shared excitedly about several of the plans they have in place for the coming days.

With the recent election victory of Mark Carney and his Liberal team, the Grain Growers of Canada have emphasized the urgent need to address the ongoing tariff situation with the U.S. and China. Executive Director Kyle Larkin highlighted the severe impact these tariffs are having on Canadian farmers and the broader economy.

Tariff Challenges:

TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH

MJHL
Turnbull Cup Finals
Game 6
Dauphin 2 Northern Manitoba 1
Series tied 3-3

NHL
Playoffs - Round 1
Game 5
Ottawa 4 Toronto 0
Toronto leads series 3-2

Playoffs - Round 1
Game 5
Carolina 5 New Jersey 4 (Double Overtime)
Carolina wins series 4-1

The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a stunning reversal of fortunes this year, but the party's failure to sweep many of the ridings it sought Monday night denied it a resounding majority mandate.

A big part of that failure happened in Ontario, where the party lost many incumbents — even as Carney called for a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.

While this election was widely expected to see increased turnout, it did not surpass the record set in March 1958, when 79.4 per cent of eligible Canadians voted.

But the nearly 68.7 per cent turnout was the best since the 1993 federal election, which saw 69.6 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot.

Colin Doyle, chair of public safety for the City of Portage la Prairie, presented the quarterly RCMP report to council Monday night, emphasizing concerns over impaired driving and staffing challenges.

“Nine too many” impaired drivers flagged

Doyle notes nine impaired driving charges were issued last quarter, calling the figure unacceptable.

“There is no reason at all for anyone to be drinking and driving,” he says. “Those are just the ones who were caught. I would like to see that number be zero.”

As winter fades into memory, the Portage Farmers’ Market prepares to shift from its cozy indoor home at Stride Place to a fresh outdoor location this June.

The Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) hosted its first cat yoga classes this month, combining relaxation with the chance to meet adoptable felines. Christina Nesbitt, fundraising coordinator, says they held the event in the shelter's main cat room, Whisker Haven, and the sessions featured 10 participants per class, ensuring an intimate and engaging experience. 

"We moved everything out of the center, and then we had 10 people per class; it was perfect," says Nesbitt. 

*Per Winnipeg Blue Bombers Press Release

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected nine players in the 2025 CFL Draft held Tuesday night.

The Club began the night with a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, acquiring National running back Matthew Peterson (Alberta), the second pick in the first round of the Global Draft, and the 39th pick overall (5th round) in the CFL Draft. In exchange, Hamilton received National defensive lineman Kyle Samson, the eighth pick in the first round of the Global Draft, and the 36th overall selection in the CFL Draft (4th round).

What are the things that signify a Manitoba spring?  The sight and sounds of geese, the lawn taking on the faintest shade of green, and the little creepy crawlies that you feel making tracks up your leg in the middle of the night.

Yes, unfortunately, in Manitoba, with spring comes the season of ticks.

Brandon University professor in the Department of Biology, Dr. Bryan Cassone, has a keen interest in infectious diseases carried by both ticks and mosquitoes.