Portage

Monday, October 7th

Major League Baseball
American League
Division Series
Detroit 3 Cleveland 0
(best of 5 series tied 1-1)
Kansas City 4 New York 2
(series tied 1-1)

NFL
Kansas City 26 New Orleans 13

Tuesday, October 8th

The Portage and District Recycling Plant was filled with Portagers taking tours and enjoying some barbecue, as they celebrated 35 years of making sure recyclable items find the right home.

General Manager Christine Major says they service both the City and Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, and have their services contracted by smaller communities.

As community members attended the tours, she pointed out a misconception that could lead to the tainting of otherwise good recyclable items.

The Federal government has announced over $6.8 million over five years for the Organic Science Cluster is geared to research and advancing sustainable practices. 

Allison Squires is president of the Canadian Organic Growers says the organic sector is unique in that it encompasses everything from aquaculture to cranberries to horticulture and field crops.

She says this pot of money will go towards projects in all these different areas, out of the 14 projects two are based in the prairies.

The Manitoba Air Show was a resounding success, attracting many spectators. As a result, the proceeds garnered were distributed to four organizations.

Manitoba Air Show Board of Directors member Colby Orchard explained that four separate $35,000 donations were made to military charities, which is especially significant as 2024 marks the centennial of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

Manitoba Mounties are asking for assistance in locating a wanted 32-year-old man. 

Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP are searching for Davey Mousseau, who is wanted on a Warrant of Arrest for numerous charges, including forcible confinement, resisting arrest, theft, and multiple failures to comply with release order conditions. 

His current whereabouts are unknown, but he is believed to be hiding out in Ebb and Flow First Nation. 

A bright and friendly week is expected for Portage la Prairie's weather, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Meteorologist Stephen Berg, who spoke with PortageOnline about the upcoming work week.

"It looks like there's going to be a bit of warmth building in by midweek, especially temperatures look like they'll be into the low to mid-20s by Wednesday and Thursday with the overnight lows into the five or seven-degree mark. That's about anywhere up to about ten degrees above normal, with overnight lows of about five degrees above normal."

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Episode 22 of the podcast, features Drew Taylor and special American guest Tyler Braden, aired on the weekend of October 5th & 6th, 2024. 

A vehicle stolen from Portage la Prairie was found early in the morning on Dec. 31, 2023, near Ebb and Flow First Nation.

Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP attempted to stop the vehicle on Provincial Road 278, but the driver refused to pull over and drove onto a property, crashing into a picnic table. The driver and one passenger fled on foot, while two other passengers remained at the scene and were arrested without incident.

As the Manitoba Legislature resumed its first session of the 43rd Legislature on October 2, Jeff Bereza, MLA for Portage la Prairie, is back at work. He discussed the issues and what lies ahead for Portage and the province.

Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie is ramping up pressure on the Liberal government, accusing them of stonewalling Parliament in an ongoing controversy over what he’s calling the "green slush fund" scandal.