Portage

Portage la Prairie is gearing up for its annual Canada Day celebrations, with a fireworks display planned for the southwest bank of the causeway this year.

The city has announced that fireworks will be primarily fired westward, with some shells launched to the east.

Residents and visitors can expect the causeway to remain open for vehicle and foot traffic until 9 p.m. on July 1, when it will close for the event.

The fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk, approximately 10:30 p.m.

The Vintage Cruisers Car Club rolled out a spectacular "Show Your Wheels" Show and Shine this past Saturday, June 28, 2025, transforming Rotary Republic of Manitobah Park into a dazzling display of automotive history.

Enthusiasts and families alike converged to admire a stunning array of vintage and classic vehicles, all while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.

The show truly delivered on its promise, with a diverse lineup of cars and trucks that captivated every gaze.

Irene Mary Yacucha (nee Kessler)

December 11, 1929 — January 10, 2025

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A watermain repair has prompted a temporary closure of 9th Street NW between Lorne Avenue and Fisher Avenue in Portage la Prairie.

The City is notifying residents that the closure and disruption to water services are effective immediately on Monday, June 30.

Officials say they intend to restore water services and reopen the road by the end of the day once repairs are complete.

Residents affected by the closure may experience water disruptions during the repair work.

Drivers in Portage la Prairie are seeing lower fuel prices at the pump this week, following a brief spike just days ago.

Prices rose to around 134 cents per litre last week, with most stations now at 129.9 ahead of Canada Day.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy, ties the change to shifting conditions overseas.

Over the weekend, southern Manitoba saw several storms bringing widespread hail, though rainfall amounts remained light and scattered.

“We had storms for Friday into early Saturday, quite a few hail reports across southern Manitoba actually,” notes Environment Canada meteorologist Jason Knight.

He highlights the size of the hail: “Looks like to be tennis ball sized hail near Mulvihill in the Interlake; Neepawa, some golf ball sized hail.”

Rainfall totals, however, stayed modest with most sites seeing just 1 to 5mm.

Dozens of motorcyclists rode from Winnipeg to the NTL Indigenous Residential School Museum on this past Saturday for the fifth annual Every Child Matters ride, an event organizers say honours the children who died in residential schools and the survivors who continue to seek justice and recognition.

A recent poll suggests most Portage la Prairie residents want Crescent Lake to remain clean and visually appealing, but not at the cost of its ecosystem or a spike in taxes.

The online poll asked: “What would you do if you were in charge of the future of Crescent Lake?”

As of June 30, the majority of respondents, 57.29%, say the city should keep the lake “as sightly as possible,” while keeping expenses and aquatic life in mind.

Portage Golf Club is celebrating an unforgettable moment after Ian Post scored an incredible hole-in-one on the Par 3 #10 during the COPP Golf Tournament last Thursday.

“One swing, one bounce, one perfect shot!” the club notes in a recent social media post, capturing the excitement felt by players and fans alike.