Portage

Paul Michael Caslor

Peacefully on May 14, 2025, Paul Caslor passed away at home in his yard at the age of 74 years.

Scott Kent Williams

July 5, 1959 – May 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved father, brother, uncle and friend Scott Kent Williams on May 15, 2025, at the age of 65. Scott passed away peacefully with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Scott was predeceased by parents Evelyn and Vernon (Bunny), sisters Patty and Darlene and brothers Vaughn and Blake.

MONDAY, MAY 19TH

CFL
Pre-Season
Calgary 26 at BC 16

TUESDAY, MAY 20TH

NHL
Playoffs - Round 3
Eastern Conference Finals
Game 1
Florida at Carolina - 7:00 PM

PWHL
Walter Cup Final
Game 1
Minnesota at Ottawa - 6:00 PM

In the heart of Stonewall, a remarkable social enterprise called 'Something Beautiful Cafe and Card & Gift Shop' is changing how communities support individuals with disabilities. What began as a vision has grown into a vibrant cafe, gift shop, and community gathering space that celebrates inclusion.

Robin Varndell, a board member for five years, shares what drew her to the organization after retirement:

Three auctioneers from Gladstone Auction Mart walked away with major accolades at the 2025 Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championships, held May 9 at Heartland Livestock Services in Virden, Manitoba.

The event brought together 39 of the best auctioneers from across Canada as part of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada’s annual convention.

Tyler Slawinski earns Reserve Champion title

Tyler Slawinski, head auctioneer at Gladstone Auction Mart and longtime competitor, placed as Reserve Champion—his best finish yet after more than a decade of competing.

Delnora Rice, president of the Associated Manitoba Arts Festival (AMAF), discusses the recent May 3 event and its unique approach to showcasing Manitoba’s top young performers. 

Students who qualified for the provincial festival were recommended by adjudicators from local events, including the Winnipeg Festival, Portage Festival, and others across the province. 

Statistics Canada is set to release inflation data for April today.

Market data shows economists on average expect the annual rate of inflation cooled to 1.6 per cent last month, from 2.3 per cent in March.

The Liberal government eliminated the consumer carbon price at the start of April, offering motorists some relief at the pump.

Last month also marked the first full month of tariffs between Canada and the United States, though both sides have offered some exemptions in the trade dispute.

High-ranking officials from the world's top economies are in Banff, Alta., this week for a three-day summit that will cover topics including the global economy, the war in Ukraine and artificial intelligence.

The meeting comes during a period of heightened instability as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his tariff-driven effort to bring industry to American soil, leading many countries to reconsider their trade relationships with the United States and other trading partners.

Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by the end of the week.

The Crown corporation says the union informed it that employees plan to hit the picket line starting Friday morning at midnight.

A work stoppage would affect millions of residents and businesses who typically receive more than two billion letters and roughly 300 million parcels a year via the service.

As wildfire smoke continues to affect communities across Manitoba, the Manitoba Lung Association is urging residents to take air quality warnings seriously and reduce exposure where possible.

Air quality poses real health risks

Wildfire smoke contains fine particles that can travel long distances and enter the lungs, even when the fire itself is far away. These particles can worsen existing conditions like asthma, COPD and heart disease.