Portage

Friday's Weekly Potato Report from Manitoba Agriculture noted that the potato harvest in the province is estimated at about 15 to 20 per cent complete, ranging from those who have yet to start to producers that now have over 50 per cent completed.

Potato & Horticulture Crops Pathologist Vikram Bisht says tuber set and size profile are generally good, with a large percentage of tubers in the 5 to 10 oz range. 

Chelsea Lewis, a local entrepreneur known for her commitment to fostering community and personal growth, has received a nomination for the esteemed Women Entrepreneurs of Manitoba (WBOM) Award.

Expressing her excitement, Lewis said, 

"I'm absolutely thrilled and incredibly honoured to be nominated! This recognition truly humbles me, especially as I'm surrounded by such amazing women who are pushing boundaries and creating change in their industries."

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Christoper Dinwoodie, on September 18, 2024, at the Health Science Center at the age of 75 years.

Joe was born on October 25, 1948, son of the late Abe and Mary Dinwoodie, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  He married Doris Dzikowski in July 1974 and they built their life in Westbourne, Manitoba.

Some farmers experienced a delay in harvest activity with the recent rains.

The latest crop report shows precipitation for the past week ranged from 0 mm to 24.2 mm, with most of the rain reported in the Central and Southwest regions. The most precipitation 24.2 mm was reported at Windygates.

Manitoba Agriculture reports the provincial harvest is now 55 per cent complete with the Central Region leading the way at 68 per cent.

The Portage Terriers are hungry to start the new 2024-25 season after being bounced from the playoffs in the first round this Spring. The only consolation from an early playoff exit was the fact it was at the hands of the eventual league champions, the Winkler Flyers.

Manitoba RCMP are reminding those with drones to be careful of how and when the operate them following an incident earlier this month. 

RCMP Media Relations Officer, Sgt. Paul Manaigre says that on September 3, a crash on Provincial Road 210 in the RM of Saint Anne prompted STARS air ambulance to be called in. However, due to a drone flying over the scene, the air ambulance was delayed and could not land. Ultimately, the collision ended fatally for a 42-year-old motorist. 

For many communities, crime is a major issue for residents, and things are no different in Portage la Prairie.

Portage la Prairie Mayor Sharilyn Knox recently acknowledged growing frustrations among residents regarding crime and vandalism. With increasing reports on social media, community members are calling for action, prompting Knox to talk about city council's role in addressing these issues. 

Both Carson Inman and Kenny Keeler of the Portage Golf Club have had successful seasons on the golf course. In fact at the Men's Open in late July Keeler took home the title with Inman coming in second. Thursday, the duo teamed up instead of competing against each other and the result was another title. 

Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday urged the Bloc Québécois to help topple the federal Liberal government and trigger an election, saying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to disrespect the will of the province.

Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet responded moments later, rejecting that call and saying he serves Quebecers "according to my own judgment."

Thursday, September 19th

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