ROK Summer Camp 2022 comes to a close
Recreation Opportunities for Kids (ROK) Central Summer Camp program ended last Friday afternoon in Portage with a trip to the Stride Place pool and pizza at the ukrainian bandstand.
Vienna Muise, executive director for ROK, says that this year's camp, which started on July 4th, was a good experience.
She explains that with COVID restrictions being lifted this year, they were able to do more such as inviting Volleyball Winnipeg to Portage to teach kids the sport and using Simplot Central Park.
High-wind effect warning issued for south shores of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg
The Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre is advising that high winds may leave an impact on Lake Winnipeg and the south basin of Lake Manitoba as well as the shorelines near Gimli on the west and Victoria Beach on the east side of Lake Winnipeg.
The winds, which will develop this morning and possibly last until the morning of August 30th, could possibly cause water levels to rise by five feet or more. Winds could reach speeds of 70 km/h.
Residents and property owners from around these areas are advised to take any precautions they can.
Portage Fire Department dispatched to burning semi-truck last night
The Portage Fire Department was dispatched after a semi-truck caught fire around 2:30 a.m. on the Trans-Canada Highway near Road 28 West.
Eastbound lanes were closed for a short time in order for the teams to extinguish the fire.
The Portage Fire Department confirms that no injuries were sustained as a result from the fire. The department was there for three hours in order to resolve the situation.
Water services once again disrupted in Portage Friday
The City of Portage la Prairie is carrying on with more disruptions of water services today.
Starting at 9 a.m. the area of 10th Street NW from Lorne Avenue W to Saskatchewan Avenue W will have to deal with the disruption of water services due to water main construction.
The city notes that they intend to have the water services restored by the end of the day (Friday.)
RCMP MB July report: West District shows hefty increase of thefts
The Manitoba RCMP released its monthly report for July showing calls for service in the West District, which includes Portage la Prairie, is up 1 per cent from July of last year, numbering from 5,408 to 5,481 calls.
Portage looking to add new businesses to Welcome to Portage packages
The City of Portage la Prairie, along with the Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) and the Portage Local Immigration Partnership (PLIP), are on the look out for new businesses to add to their "Welcome Wagon" portfolio.
Cultural Integration Coordinator with PLIP Megan Romphf explains that a welcome wagon is a package of business cards, coupons and other pamphlets handed out to new residents of Portage after paying their first water bill.
Multiple areas to see water services disrupted Thursday
The City of Portage la Prairie is letting citizens know about more disruptions of water services coming to town today.
Starting at 9 a.m. the area of 9th Street SW from Crescent Road W to Saskatchewan Avenue W, plus the area of Crescent Road W from 9th Street SW to 10th Street SW, and the area of 8th Street SW from Saskatchewan Ave W to St. George Ave will have to deal with the disruption of water services due to water main construction.
Water services to be disrupted Wednesday
The City of Portage la Prairie is letting citizens know about more disruptions of water services coming to town today.
Starting at 9 a.m. The area of 9th Street NW from Lorne Avenue W to Saskatchewan Avenue W will have to deal with the disruption of water services due to water main construction.
The City notes that they intend to have the water services restored by the end of the day (Wednesday.)
PCRC's Green Team summer students wrapping up duties
After months of cleaning up vandalism around the community, the Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation's (PCRC) Green Team's summer students are preparing for the off-season.
PCRC cultural connector Megan Romphf says that their Green Team's summer students, Anthony and Adam, are in their last week of service.
IIU investigating allegations of assault by MFNP officer
The Internal Investigations Unit (IIU) is investigating an alleged assault by an on-service Manitoba First Nation Police Service (MFNP) officer.
IIU says on August 16th, the MFNP reported an incident to them which took place earlier that day.
According to the report, a woman was in custody at the MFNP cells when she became aggressive, which led to the police needing to use force to secure her. During this time, she sustained a cut to her head and was transported to the Portage General Hospital, then released back into custody after being treated.