Spooky cycling tour explores haunted Portage landmarks
A group of curious cyclists took to the streets of Portage la Prairie Tuesday evening for a guided ride into the city’s haunted past.
The Haunting Spaces Ride, part of Portage’s Bike Week celebrations, drew about 15 participants for a unique evening tour that mixed local history with eerie storytelling. Riders gathered at Splash Island, where they scanned a QR code to access historic photos and background details connected to the ride’s 15 stops.
Farmers being advised to start monitoring for insects
As crops begin to emerge across the Prairies, farmers are being reminded to regularly scout their fields for insect activity. Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a field crop entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, emphasizes the importance of vigilance, particularly concerning grasshoppers.
Water bombers grounded due to drones, Premier urges safety
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says widespread wildfires have the city of Flin Flon on the verge of evacuation while officials work to find places to put thousands more possible evacuees.
The city's 5,000 residents were told Tuesday to be ready to flee at a moment's notice. Hospital patients are being moved to safety.
Officials say the fire, threatening Flin Flon from the north, began Monday in the Saskatchewan town of Creighton and crossed the Manitoba boundary. The town's 1,200 residents have been asked to pack essentials and fuel up in case they’re told to leave.
Saskatchewan Stock Growers AGM and Convention coming up
Focusing on the Future is the theme for the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Annual General Meeting and Convention next month in Moose Jaw.
This year’s theme celebrates the resilience, innovation, and leadership of Saskatchewan’s livestock producers while tackling key industry challenges and opportunities.
President Jeff Yorga says after some challenging times, producers are finally seeing some optimism in the cattle industry.
Branden Leslie sworn in for second term for Portage-Lisgar
Conservative MP Branden Leslie has officially been sworn in for his second term as the Member of Parliament for Portage-Lisgar, marking the beginning of another chapter in his political journey. Following the ceremony, Leslie described the experience as 'humbling' and said he remains "proud to be our voice in Parliament."
After a lengthy break, Leslie said he was eager to return to the House of Commons and begin working on the priorities he campaigned on.
Portage la Prairie’s Dagan Aymont rocks 2025 Juno Awards as metal judge
Portage la Prairie’s own Dagan Aymont, founder of Badlands Promotions Inc. and a stalwart champion of Manitoba’s hard rock and metal scene, is riding high after scoring a coveted role as a judge for the 2025 Juno Awards.
The local promoter, known for organizing the fan-driven Manitoba Loud Music Awards, joined a national panel to help crown the year’s best Metal/Hard Music Album—an opportunity he calls “absolutely amazing” for both his career and his small-city roots.
Portage teacher from Flin Flon watching fire situation with family on evacuation alert
Northern Manitoba has been hit hard by wildfires the last couple of years and as May comes to a close, residents of Flin Flon are now on alert..
A fast-moving wildfire near the community has prompted the northern Manitoba city to issue an evacuation pre-alert, urging residents to prepare to leave quickly if the situation worsens.
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Portage Chamber backs trade law, urges continued action
The Manitoba government’s push to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers and promote Canadian-made goods is receiving strong support from the Portage la Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, but the Chamber wants to see more than just announcements.
Earlier this month, the province introduced Bill 47, the Fair Trade in Canada Act, which would make it easier to do business across provincial lines by adopting a system of mutual recognition. The legislation is part of a broader effort to strengthen the national economy amid global uncertainty.
Warm weather will wake Manitoba’s mosquitos and raise disease risk
Once temperatures and moisture levels line up, the province's most infamous summer pest will return in full force.
Dr. Bryan Cassone, a biology professor at Brandon University, says it’s remarkable how resilient mosquitoes are in surviving Manitoba winters.
"They're hardy," says Cassone. "They over-winter as either eggs or really early larvae stages depending on the species, and they're able to survive until conditions become favourable."