Portage

A brand-new baseball diamond complex in the RM of Coldwell is officially open, capping off more than a decade of planning, hard work, and volunteer dedication.

The grand opening celebration took place this past Saturday. The event will featured games by all local teams, a barbecue, and a fully operational concession.

Located just west of Lundar on Road 419, near the RM shop and airstrip, the four-diamond facility has already become a hub of activity.

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.

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American Association Baseball
Kane County Cougars at Winnipeg Goldeyes - 6:30 PM

MLB
Philadelphia at Toronto - 6:07 PM

A Community Cause Close to Home 

Don Hales, owner of Don's Direct Deals, is turning up the heat on cancer this summer with a heartfelt community initiative. Beginning Friday, June 6, Hales will host a series of fundraising barbecues dubbed "Fight Cancer Fridays" at his business, located at 920 Saskatchewan Avenue East in Portage la Prairie. 

The historic steam engine that greets travellers entering Austin has been given a bright new update, thanks to a four-year revitalization project led by the Austin & District Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with several community partners.

Chamber president Chad Bodnarchuk says the project began with a vision to refresh the area around the well-known local landmark.

Portage la Prairie's Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) has several initiatives on the go to help continue their efforts in the community.

A BBQ at the Homestead Co-op this week will help with their safety patrols as well as a major accessible playground project, while a separate golf tournament later this month supports youth programs.

Portage la Prairie opened its doors, and hearts, last week as evacuees from northern Manitoba arrived after being displaced by fast-moving wildfires. With more than 260 people from communities like Flin Flon, Cross Lake, and Pukatawagan temporarily resettled in local hotels, residents and organizations in the City of Possibilities wasted no time stepping in to meet their needs.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security.

The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada's borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to help them stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and its precursors.

The government also said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export to prevent the movement of illegal and stolen products, including cars.