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Residents and officials in Portage la Prairie are again raising alarms over misuse of the city’s yard waste compost site, with prohibited items like plastic waste, household garbage, and even a used vape littering the area. This marks a recurring issue first highlighted by PortageOnline in July 2019, as community members urge better compliance with site rules to protect the facility’s purpose.

The sun may be shining, but don’t let it fool you—spring planting season isn’t here yet. As eager gardeners look to dig in, Shea Doherty, Operations Manager of Our Farm Greenhouses, says the best thing you can do now is wait, prep, and plan. 

"It looks beautiful outside, but it's not quite time to plant – the ground is too cold," Doherty notes.   

Currently in Manitoba, there are 20,300 Manitobans who have a dementia diagnosis.

Founded forty years ago, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba exists so that all Manitobans affected by dementia receive the help they need today and have hope for the future.

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

New equipment is set to make waves at the Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA) with the help of a grant from the Community Foundation of Portage & District. Recreation Manager Zapphira Major says they applied to fund a mobile mechanical lift chair.

The Speaker of the Manitoba legislature has apologized for saying an Opposition question was out of line and is threatening to toss politicians from the chamber if chaotic behaviour continues.

Tom Lindsey issued the apology a day after question period descended into a shouting match.

The 2025 Agricultural Water Management Fund is now accepting applications. This fund aims to support agricultural producers and local governments in developing effective water management projects.

Naomi Paley, Manager of Drainage Extension at the Water Security Agency, explains that qualified applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project through a cost-sharing approach across three funding streams:

Another day, another hockey league that has wrapped up its season. The Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League (MMJHL) wrapped up the championship with a four-to-one series win by the St. Boniface Riels.

Portagers Carson Dubois and Alex van Deynze helped the squad to the win, with three and seven points in the championship respectively. 

The Portage la Prairie Fire Department responded to seven wildland fires over this past weekend, marking a concerning start to the spring burn season. Fire Chief Brad Bailey is urging residents to exercise caution and follow local regulations as the region enters a period of heightened fire risk.

"This is the time of year people start cleaning up their properties. We just ask that people are responsible if they do start any grass fires to burn off dead grass from the previous year."

A new initiative at the Portage Clinic is helping patients determine whether they're truly allergic to penicillin, potentially opening the door to more effective and affordable treatment options.

The penicillin clinic, led by Dr. Edward Tan, Chief of Staff at Portage Hospital and a physician at the Portage Clinic, is now offering in-house penicillin allergy testing. The service is designed to address what Dr. Tan describes as a widespread but often incorrect assumption.