Back-to-School costs: Why inflation’s impact might not be as severe as you think

As students and parents gear up for the new school year, concerns over the cost of school supplies are mounting.

However, according to Paul Martin, a business commentator, the perception that inflation hits school supplies harder than other expenses might not be entirely accurate.

“I don’t think inflation hits back-to-school supplies any harder than anything else,” Martin explains. “It’s just the timing. Inflation is taking a pinch out of everybody’s budget, whether that’s groceries or clothing or travel, all of that sort of stuff.”

While Portage gathers to remember, here is what you need to know

Every year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, people in Canada stop and remember those who fought for our country. It's Remembrance Day and once again the city and surrounding area of Portage are invited to gather at Stride Place.

Media Liason Bob Oldford with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 says that if you plan on attending this year's ceremony, ensure you have a seat at around 10:30 a.m. 

Oldford notes that having the continued support means the world to him for many reasons. 

GR8 Wash open house delayed due to rain

Were you planning on getting your car washed today at Gr8 Wash in Portage la Prairie? 

Due to the rain, GR8 Wash has postponed their open house to Tuesday, September 19th from 12 to 5 p.m. While the rain may clean your vehicle a little today, GR8 Wash will be ready for your car in a few days with a GREAT car wash for free! 

Country93 will be live on location giving away prizes to those who attend. See you there!

Liquor Marts reach agreement, more work is yet to be done

The picketing in Portage la Prairie is over. The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union, which represents 1400 workers across the province, had been on strike since July 19th. However, a tentative agreement was agreed to yesterday (Wednesday).

The agreement between the MGEU and Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries states that it will be a four-year contract, with compounding general wage increases yearly, but specific details have not been made public. They also agreed on pay scale adjustments and other shift premiums with benefit allowances with one-time lump sum payments.

Burbank Express employee expresses safety on roads near semis

When travelling on the highways, many may not know the proper procedure around semi's on the roads. 

Tyler, a dispatcher at Burbank Express, says he used to be a driver and mentions that when on the road near a semi, you must ensure you are as visible as possible.

"When passing a semi, you want to do so quickly and efficiently. Of course, with safety in mind, you don't have to speed past the semi, but you want to do so as quickly as you safely can."

Local cadet corps gets new Commanding Officer

For the past six years, 19 Portage Royal Canadian Artillery Cadet Corps have been under the same Commanding Officer (CO). On June 4th,2023, all of that changed. 

Captian Sean Robertshaw handed the corps over to Captian Richard Alexander at the cadet's final parade and could not be happier with how the past six years have played out. 

"I met these kids when they were when they were 12. Being able to see where and who they are now is such a cool experience. All of them developed and became young leaders and learned more about their community and became young adults."

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