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Manitoba RCMP continue to pursue Fantasia Prince concerning a homicide on Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation on June 29.

Prince is 26 years old and has been charged with the 2nd Degree Murder of a 24-year-old women from Sandy Bay.

Police note that the murder suspect may be armed and should not be approached.

Anyone with information about Prince's whereabouts is asked to call the Manitoba First Nation Police Service at 204-843-7700 or the Amaranth RCMP at 204-843-2691.

Manitoba RCMP are sharing some tragic news Friday morning.

In a tweet, the Manitoba RCMP reported that they responded to Tuesday's two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, 5km north of Highway 1.

Police say the crash happened after a southbound pickup truck veered into the northbound lane and collided with a semi-truck. Both occupants of the pickup died. The 39-year-old semi-driver was in hospital.

The RCMP says that the investigation into this case is ongoing. 

Over 200 Portage Collegiate Institute Grade 12 students accepted their High School Diplomas Wednesday at Stride Place.

PortageOnline caught up with a few 2023 PCI graduates about the experience.

Kaitlyn Myerion made her way across the Stride Place stage on Wednesday. 

She talks about what's next for her.

"I'm going to college for healthcare aid. I'm very nervous about that next step. It's a big step, more than high school, so many more challenges."

Downtown Portage la Prairie received countless makeovers for holidays that have come and gone during the winter and spring, thanks to the Holiday Avenue Project.

Bonnie Houle is a member of the group and says they were happy with how things were worked out this year.

"Our main aim at the beginning was to do the winter scenes, and that's how it got started, so we're very happy with the way things turned out this year. We are very excited with the new wreaths that were put on the new lampposts along downtown Saskatchewan Ave."

An ongoing investigation of trafficking of a Controlled Substance by the RCMP of Portage la Prairie led to the recovery of stolen property and seizure of drugs.

As part of our coverage leading up to the Portage-Lisgar by-election June 19th, we have provided an opportunity to each of the five candidates on the ballot to answer five questions related to issues impacting residents across the riding. Over the course of this week, we will be publishing the answers provided by the candidates, as sent to us.

Below are the answers from Green Party of Canada candidate Nic Geddert.

UPDATE:

According to the RCMP., Richard Tammie has been safely found on Thursday.

Update- Richard Tammie has been safely located. The #rcmpmb would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

As part of our coverage leading up to the Portage-Lisgar by-election June 19th, we have provided an opportunity to each of the five candidates on the ballot to answer five questions related to issues impacting residents across the riding. Over the course of this week, we will be publishing the answers provided by the candidates, as sent to us.

Below are the answers from the NDP's candidate Lisa Tessier-Burch.

As part of our coverage leading up to the Portage-Lisgar by-election June 19th, we have provided an opportunity to each of the five candidates on the ballot to answer five questions related to issues impacting residents across the riding. Over the course of this week, we will be publishing the answers provided by the candidates, as sent to us.

Below are the answers from Liberal Party of Canada candidate Kerry Smith.

As part of our coverage leading up to the Portage-Lisgar by-election June 19th, we have provided an opportunity to each of the five candidates on the ballot to answer five questions related to issues impacting residents across the riding. Over the course of this week, we will be publishing the answers provided by the candidates, as sent to us.

Below are the answers from People's Party of Canada candidate Max Bernier.