Portage

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has put a Portage la Prairie city councillor into a role that will help steer federally elected officials the right way, regarding issues that municipalities face.

Joe Masi was appointed the Chair of Election Readiness Group by FCM President Geoff Stewart. The group's focus will be to look at strategies, issues, and tactics surrounding the next federal election, to ensure that municipalities are not thrown to the side.

Masi explains the different issues that he hopes will be addressed on the campaign trail.

A break and enter occurred in Portage la Prairie at a business in the 1800 block of Saskatchewan Avenue East in Portage la Prairie. 

Police say the suspect entered the property by cutting through a fence to enter the property and then proceeded to enter the business through a window. He was able to make off with a couple of items before police arrived. 

With the issue of drugs, alcohol and addiction being prominent parts of conversation in the Portage la Prairie area, a local group is getting out there to help those in the fight with these problems.

Jonathan Pashe is a co-founder of the organization Warriors in Recovery, which holds various sober events around the area, and he shares what they are hoping to accomplish through their efforts.

This Thanksgiving long weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we're joined by Ontario duo Buck Twenty, featuring their new single 'Wreckin' This Truck,' and Manitoba recording artist Kendra Kay with her latest release, 'I'm Good.' We'll also discover some of their favourite things about Thanksgiving. Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2022, featuring a #1 hit from Cole Swindell with a cool Canadian connection.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase with host Courtney Fielder across the Golden West Country Format network—Saturdays at 12 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m

Thursday, October 10th

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The 10th anniversary of "Brake for Breakfast" was a massive success, with the Portage la Prairie community showing incredible generosity on a beautiful fall day. This annual event, which supports breakfast programs for all schools in the Portage Division, saw a surge in donations.

Five years ago, Thanksgiving in the area was anything but normal. That was when a Thanksgiving snowstorm rocked Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas.

The storm was one for the ages on October 11, 2019. It knocked out trees and hydro lines, leaving many without power. 48,000 people were reported to be without power across the province. Locally, Manitoba Hydro said that all seven power sources to Portage were out. Some, just outside of the community, were without power for more than 10 days.

Now until October 17th, head to your local Stride Credit Union to donate non-perishable food items, or make a monetary donation that will be matched 100% up to $7,000. With your donation, you’ll also be entered to win $1000 in Co-op gift cards! 

Stride Credit Union has long upheld one key value: supporting the community.  

“One of the cooperative principles that all Credit Unions guide themselves by is concern for the community,” said Brent Budz, CEO, Stride Credit Union. “It’s part of our proverbial DNA as an organization to give back to our communities.” 

Herman Prior Activity Centre held a series of events entitled the Song Catcher Series. Executive Director Kathy Bryce explains it was initiated by Jerry Maksymyk this year along with the volunteers here at the Centre and it significantly boosted attendance. 

Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) has named 16 farmer members to serve in the 17 available delegate positions on the four crop committees.