Portage

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

The Portage Terriers had a slow start to the season, but after a strong road trip, the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) believes they're on the right path.

Week three of the MJHL's power rankings were released, with the Portage Terriers climbing from 9th to 7th. The Dogs were 1-3 going into this week, with all three upcoming games taking place on the road. 

Ag Growth International has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer.

Since its peak in 1986, the breast cancer death rate has been nearly cut in half. Today, the 5-year survival rate continues to improve. But there is still work to do! 

Ag Growth International’s (AGI) Canadian farm team has released a pink limited-edition UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness.

Over the last few years, a real emphasis has been put on the importance of making your mental health a priority and removing the stigma around reaching out for help.

Farming is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations, it involves a lot of stress and factors unique to agriculture like the weather and markets both of which can have a major impact and are totally out of farmers' control.

Learning ways to recognize and release stress is key especially when trying to stay focused when working with large farm equipment or unpredictable livestock.

Portage la Prairie's efforts to acquire an MRI unit for the new hospital project is a provincial issue requiring the Manitoba government to give the go-ahead. However, we had a chance to hear the opinion of federal Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, Branden Leslie. He notes that now is the time to get it right.

William (Bill) Zettler

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Bill passed away peacefully at his home in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on October 6, 2024.

Two vehicles were involved in what turned out to be a collision followed by one of them, a pickup, driving onto the lawn of a home and into a hydro pole at the corner of 5th Street SE and Queen Avenue.

Portage Fire Department Captain Todd McKinnon explains the black pickup was heading west.

The Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) Saints varsity girls volleyball team celebrated a significant victory at a recent tournament in Morden, securing the championship title against three rival teams: Morden, Miami, and Carmen. After finishing second in the round-robin stage, the Saints fought their way to the finals, where they clinched the win, marking a pivotal moment for the team.

Captain Grace Moar expressed the excitement felt by the players.

This morning, most of the traffic cones used during construction of the rejuvenation project on Saskatchewan Avenue West are now gone! That clearly indicates that construction is winding down in this part of Portage la Prairie.

Mayor Sharilyn Knox explains they're in the final stages of the project.

Once again, after eight years, Mark Peters who owns Spruce Drive Farms is helping everyone get ready for Thanksgiving dinner on Monday by giving back as he likewise gives thanks. A vegetable giveaway takes place at the Prairie Alliance Church parking lot in the west end of Portage la Prairie this Saturday (October 12).