Portage

This past Friday, the Boneyard General Repair Boyz & Bullz presented by Westrans took place in Eriksdale, Manitoba, showcasing the talents of both seasoned and up-and-coming bull riders. Organized by former professional bull rider Ben Kinkead, the event not only highlighted thrilling rides but also served as a vital fundraiser for the local arena.

Kinkead, who has a rich history in bull riding, shared that his journey in the sport began years ago. 

A ban on plastics implemented by the Liberal government has affected Canadians, from the discontinuation of single-use plastic bags to the replacement of plastic straws with paper ones at restaurants. The motion to overturn this law, introduced in 1999, was brought forward by Saskatoon MP Corey Tochor. The goal is to remove manufactured plastic items from the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie seconded the motion, criticizing the current law as lacking common sense.

The clock is ticking to save big with the Portage Online Auction, but bidding is still live!

From now until tomorrow, you'll be able to bid on over $50,000 in products and services from local businesses from Portage and the surrounding area. The lots will close at staggered times throughout the day and there's close to 250 items, so make sure to go through all the pages.

Tuesday, October 8th

MJHL
Portage 8 Wpg Freeze 0 (see story here)
Selkirk 5 Wpg Blues 1
Waywayseecappo 6 Neepawa 1
Northern Manitoba 5 Virden 2

WHL
Everett 4 Brandon 1

NHL
St. Louis 3 Seattle 2
Florida 6 Boston 4
Utah 5 Chicago 2

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That’s why now, throughout the month of October, Mil-Jeanne Flowers & Axcenz will be donating 10% of all their clothing sales to Central Plains Cancer Services.

Kyle and Alicia Pettinger own the popular Portage-based flower and gift boutique. They say that the local nonprofit is important to them, because they provide valuable programs and services to those facing cancer in the region.

The Progressive Conservatives in Manitoba are proposing to lower the age for breast cancer screening. On Oct. 3, the PCs introduced a bill to reduce the screening age from 50 to 40. They noted the NDP had vaguely suggested lowering the age to 40, but the PCs want to make the promise concrete.

Central Plains Cancer Services executive director Sharilyn Knox said changes like this are happening across the country and welcomed the proposal.

The Portage Terriers’ offence came alive last night as they beat the Winnipeg Freeze 8-0 at the Hockey For All Centre in Winnipeg.

Chances came early and often for Portage as they outshot the Freeze 16-5 in the first period. Winnipeg goalie Braxton Burdeny played well and only let in one goal from Nolan Nenow. 1-0 Portage after 1.

The play opened up in the second period with three straight goals for the Terriers. Two from Cam Bullinger and one from Koy Funk. For Funk it was the first of his junior career. 4-0 Portage after 2.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was not allowed to speak in the House of Commons Tuesday as his public feud with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly spilled into a second day.

House Speaker Greg Fergus delivered the penalty to Poilievre in the morning, a day after he asked the leader of the opposition to withdraw a remark accusing Joly of pandering to supporters of the terrorist organization Hamas.

Hockey runs in the family for Koy Funk, who has taken to the ice four times as a member of the Portage Terriers this season. Funk hails from Portage la Prairie and is following in the footsteps of his older brother, Reilly, and father, Kelly. Koy says that it's been nice to see the community standing behind him.

The Manitoba RCMP and the Winnipeg Police Service have collaborated to release an updated list of the Most Wanted criminals.

Manitoba's list of Most Wanted individuals includes some of the most violent and dangerous offenders in the province.