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Students from Portage Collegiate Institute’s PCI Channel 1 visited Golden West Broadcasting on June 18 in Portage la Prairie as part of the “PCI Channel 1 Takeover” event.

The group toured CFRY 920AM, Country 93.1, and Mix 96.5 studios, gaining insight into how local radio stations operate alongside their work with PortageOnline.

PCI Channel 1 has been a student-led initiative for more than five years, producing video content that ranges from live sports broadcasts and community interviews to monthly newscasts and school event coverage.

First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer of protests as governments push forward with plans to fast-track major projects — and young people will be leading the charge.

"You will see us in your cities, your city's hubs," said Ramon Kataquapit, a youth councillor with the Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation and a member of Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario.

Portage la Prairie celebrates a unique distinction as local volunteers Angela and Colin Hourie each receive the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing their exceptional dedication to community service.

The couple stands out as both partners independently earned the honour through their tireless work with different organizations, marking a rare double recognition within their community.

Midland MLA Lauren Stone is calling out the provincial government’s decisions during the recent legislative session, saying affordability challenges are being made worse by new tax policies.

Stone reflects on the session and says the NDP’s approach has been reactive, not planned.

Short-sighted decisions and rising costs

Stone says Manitobans are already feeling the effects of the rising cost of living, and new government policy is adding to the pressure. She points to the elimination of the education property tax rebate as a major concern.

Portage la Prairie celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day today with official recognition and community festivities. Mayor Sharilyn Knox and City Council issued a formal proclamation honoring the day, followed by public celebrations starting at Stride Place.

City officially recognizes significance

Mayor Knox and Council formally proclaimed June 21st as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Portage la Prairie. Lori Anderson, Administrative Assistant at the Portage Friendship Centre, attended the signing and shared her appreciation.

Portage la Prairie residents and visitors alike were invited to enjoy lunch for a cause this week at Douglas Campbell Lodge, where a hot dog sale brings together sunshine, community spirit, and support for local seniors. 

Fundraiser fuels summer fun at Douglas Campbell Lodge 

Corrine Pratt, the recreation coordinator at the lodge, says the event is part of their annual efforts to improve the quality of life for the residents. 

Contrary to recent online speculation suggesting a downturn, the Portage Clinic is preparing for significant growth, announcing the addition of seven new physicians between July and September 2025.

After months of dedication and hands-on experience, young members of the Portage and Oakville 4-H Beef Clubs are preparing for one of their biggest events of the year, the annual 4-H sale.

The sale takes place on July 4 at 2 p.m. at the Portage Ex fairgrounds, inside the 4-H barns. A complimentary beef-on-a-bun lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. for buyers ahead of the auction.

Scientist Daniel Shugar says images of the aftermath of Thursday's deadly rockslide in Banff National Park provide evidence of its cause — water flowing through the interior of the mountain.

“You can actually see some springs coming out of the cliff and actually coming out exactly from the scar itself,” said the University of Calgary professor of geomorphology.

He described how water from a lake above the cliff at Bow Glacier Falls had been seeping through rocks for decades before it eventually provided enough force to dislodge a boulder, triggering the rockfall.