Portage

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH

Santa Clara Baseball League
Playoffs - Finals (Best of 5)
Game 1
Portage 13 Plumas 5

American Association Baseball
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 10 Winnipeg Goldeyes 4

MLB
Toronto 9 Baltimore 8

THURSDAY, JULY 31ST

The number of Manitobans concerned about crime and public safety has risen steadily, an opinion poll done for the Manitoba government suggests.

The Benchmark poll by Leger is commissioned by the province and conducted every few months to gauge public concerns. The latest available survey, done in October and obtained by The Canadian Press under Manitoba's freedom of information law, suggests affordability and health care remain the most popular concerns.

A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.

Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

The Portage Phillies U15 AA baseball team captured the Manitoba Provincial Championship this past weekend, capping off an undefeated tournament run with a thrilling 5-4 victory over the South Central Cubs at Simplot Millennium Park's field 4.

The Phillies dominated pool play and powered through the playoffs to claim the title on Sunday evening.

Head Coach Rob Olson reflected on the team's perfect performance throughout the weekend in Brandon.

Portage resident Ryan Espey is reflecting on the impact of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, who passed away from a heart attack on July 24, 2025.

Espey, a longtime fan, shares how the shock of the news and Hogan’s legacy shaped his life.

Residents across Manitoba are noticing more wasps and nests as summer progresses.

Dr. John Gavloski, an extension entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, explains why wasp activity increases late in the season and shares advice on safe ways to handle them.

With the July 31 property tax deadline approaching, the City of Portage la Prairie is reminding residents that there are multiple payment and prepayment options available, including a way to save a few dollars earlier in the year.

The City allows taxpayers to prepay up to 90 per cent of the previous year’s net tax levy between January and June. Those who choose to prepay are eligible for a discount that varies depending on the month.

January is 0.66 per cent, February is 0.55 per cent, and it drops a bit each month until June at 0.11 per cent.

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Silage is one way to preserve harvested forage for use throughout the rest of the year. The underlying principle of making silage is allowing bacteria to multiply and produce acid – specifically acetic acid.