Terriers plan to slow down the cold against Winnipeg Freeze

A back-to-back often provides teams with an opportunity to demonstrate who they really are. Tonight will be no different, despite coming in against the team suspected to be the weakest in the MJHL.

The Winnipeg Freeze have a single win against the Terriers so far in their 185-game history, an overtime victory against the Dogs at the Hockey For All Centre. The Terriers led the game with a minute to play, but a goal with the Freeze net empty tied things up, and Elliot Perreault scored 44 seconds into the extra frame to spoil the dogs perfect record against them.

Incoming Rotary District Governor proud of Portage club

A Rotarian from Neepawa attended a Portage meeting to see how the club operates as he prepares for a large role.

The Rotary Club of Portage la Prairie is just one of many different clubs around Manitoba, Canada, and the world. Rotary districts are set up to help build camaraderie and relationships between nearby clubs.

Gary Wayne Jacobsen is the District governor-elect, and says he attended the meeting because it's important to engage with as many Rotarians as possible.

Portage Legion poppy campaign begins today, raising funds while supporting Veterans

October 25 marks the start of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65’s annual poppy campaign in Portage la Prairie. With the season of remembrance upon us, Bob Oldford, Media Liaison for the Legion, encourages locals to wear their poppies with pride and support a campaign that has a profound impact close to home.

Poppies will be distributed at various stores and businesses across Portage. From grocery stores like Sobeys and Panko's to the Legion itself, there are plenty of ways for residents to show their support. 

CN Rail seeing good grain movement following record week and weather disaster

With the winter approaching rapidly CN Rail is looking at a lot of movement coming as winter approaches the prairies.

With plenty of grain left in prairie bins following the harvest, CN Rail will be moving quite a bit of that to buyers over the coming months.

Assistant Vice President of Grain at CN Rail David Przednoweck says that they've been seeing a lot of movement over the previous two weeks.

Local Indigenous artist Kae Maud gifts Premier Wab Kinew meaningful artwork ▶️

An inspiring exchange highlighting the intersection of art and cultural representation unfolded Tuesday, October 21, at La Verendrye school (LVS). Local Indigenous artist Kae Maud presented a piece of their artwork to Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew when the Premier visited LVS on a visit to Portage la Prairie. Principal Michelle Laidlaw of LVS asked them to present the Premier with the recent orange shirt that they had designed for Orange Shirt Day. However, Maud's mom encouraged them to create something more for the Premier.

Grand opening celebrates completion of Saskatchewan Avenue

The City of Portage la Prairie hosted a grand opening for Saskatchewan Avenue yesterday, with local and provincial dignitaries and those involved in the project attending.

The event was hosted at MNP in Portage, and Mayor Sharilyn Knox took a moment to thank everyone involved in the project, including the federal and provincial government. Knox explains that their assistance was crucial in keeping the project from affecting residents.

Ontario man taken to hospital via STARS after collision east of Elm Creek

A 29 year old man from Ontario was transported via STARS Air Ambulance to hospital with serious injuries after a head on collision Thursday morning about a mile east of Elm Creek.

Pembina Valley RCMP responded to the call shortly after 8 a.m., and the initial investigation has determined the westbound car driven by the 29-year-old veered over the center line, colliding head on with an eastbound pick-up driven by an 83-year-old male from St. Claude. The pick-up driver was also taken to hospital with injuries.

It's Fall Supper time and here's where you can find some this weekend

It's a Manitoba tradition - the fall supper. Not only do these events provide an opportunity to gather with friends, family and neighbours to enjoy some delicious food, but they are also key fundraisers for the many community clubs across the region.

Here are some upcoming events you may want to take in. If you are a part of a fall supper you would like included on this list, submit it here.

Saturday, October 26th

Terriers go back to Virden to face Oil Capitals in second consecutive matchup

The Portage Terriers are back in action tonight for their second of consecutive games against the Virden Oil Capitals at Tundra Oil & Gas Place. The Dogs won the first meeting on Sunday, October 20, by a 5-2 score.

An outstanding week placed the Terriers in the #1 spot of the MJHL's Power Rankings, with wins over the Oil Capitals, the Steinbach Pistons and the Niverville Nighthawks, outscoring their opponents 12-5 over the week span.

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