Portage

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector. 

A 29-year-old man is in custody following an attempted robbery at a business on Saskatchewan Ave. West in Portage la Prairie, Tuesday evening.

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 29, when a man entered the store, demanded cash, and struck an employee with a wooden stick.

He did not get any money, but as he fled, he hit a 74-year-old female customer with the stick and threw a piece of concrete at another customer, who has not yet been identified.

RCMP officers arrived quickly and found the suspect in a nearby parking lot, where he was arrested.

Drivers heading west on the Trans-Canada Highway may encounter minor delays on Wednesday as construction narrows traffic to one lane near the Highway 16 junction.

Westbound traffic is reduced to a single lane for approximately two miles to allow for general maintenance where crews appear to be filling cracks along the highway surface.

Drivers can expect slightly slower travel times through the area, and officials are urging motorists to slow down, stay alert, and watch for workers and equipment along the roadside.

In the small but lively community of MacGregor, summer has taken on a creative twist thanks to Heartland Recreation's Day camp, a program that's giving local kids a chance to get off the couch, have some fun, explore their creativity, and connect with their peers.

From tie-dye and scavenger hunts to library visits and trips to Splash Island, the day camp offers children more than just childcare. It's a hub of excitement, learning, and friendship, all packed into well thought-out and planned theme days.

The Portage Padres are once again making a strong run for the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) title, and if last year is anything to go by, fans are in for another thrilling series.

Game 1 of the best-of-five final series is set for 6:30 p.m. at Republic of Manitobah Park, where the Padres will once again take on the Plumas Pirates in a similar rematch to last year’s championship battle.

Andrew “Andy” Joseph Stevens

1942 – 2025

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Andy Stevens, aged 82, on July 25th, 2025, at Portage General Hospital. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be mourned.

Andy grew up in Portage la Prairie and remained in Portage his whole life. Growing up, Andy didn’t care for schoolwork and dropped out of school early in favour of general labour. His jobs included working for Mayfair Glassware, Co-op Bakery, Parrheim Foods, and Nutri-Pea.

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (39-32) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-42) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park by a score of 4-2.
 
After three and a half innings of scoreless baseball, Keshawn Lynch and Matthew Warkentin reached on singles before Roby Enríquez ripped a two-run double off the centre field wall to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.

Morning drivers on Highway 26 were treated to a surprise this morning, as three friendly horses decided to go for a walk just outside of town. 

The curious trio strolled along the gravel shoulder, turning a routine commute into a charming, small-town moment. Motorists slowed down and gave the horses plenty of space, keeping things calm and safe. 

TUESDAY, JULY 29TH

Border Baseball League
Playoffs - Best of 5
Game 4
Winkler 2 at Morden 5
Morden wins series 3-1

American Association Baseball
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 4 at Winnipeg Goldeyes 2

MLB
Doubleheader
Toronto 4 at Baltimore 10
Toronto 2 at Baltimore 3

Residents of two communities were preparing to head home Tuesday, while another community was being evacuated, as crews continued to battle wildfires across a large swath of the Prairies.

Some of the 2,400 residents of Tataskweyak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba started making their way back, two months after they were forced to leave by encroaching fire.

"It's very good news this week," Chief Doreen Spence said in a video posted to Facebook on Monday night.