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Building a new home, expanding your current home, even taking on a big renovation project – it’s no small decision. How do you know it’s the RIGHT decision? 

You work with a contractor who puts YOU first, every step of the way. 

You can now purchase tickets for the upcoming Highway #1 Lotto 50/50 in support of the Portage Terriers and the Virden Oil Capitals!

Kyle Bennett acknowledges that septic service isn’t front of mind for a lot of people. 

“A lot of people don’t even want to think about it,” he says. “It’s one of those things where you just want to flush the toilet and not worry about it.” 

Stride Credit Union is once again collecting donations for Central Plains Cancer Services from March 10th to 21st at their branches in Austin, Gladstone, MacGregor, Neepawa, and Portage la Prairie.

“Central Plains Cancer Services supports and serves the same communities that Stride does, so it’s an easy fit,” notes Stride CEO Brent Budz. “CPCS is passionate about offering important services to rural Manitobans, and so is Stride Credit Union – so this is a good way for Stride and our staff to get involved in helping CPCS.

One of the many ways Hill’s Clinic Pharmacy continues to serve the residents of Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area is through Specialty Compounding.

A cutting-edge service provided by leading pharmacies, Specialty Compounding is a process through which, by working with a doctor, customized medications can be created to meet the unique needs of patients. Hill’s, for example, is able to make medication that comes in the form of capsules, creams, ointments, suppositories and oral suspensions, to name a few.

McMahon Angus’ second annual bull sale is coming up Wednesday, March 19 at the Mankota Weigh Station. 

Red and black Angus yearling bulls are on offer. Black Angus genetics were purchased two years ago from Glen and Darla Briere at Glendar Angus. Red Angus genetics were bought out of the Running JR herd and go back to the legendary Flying K Ranch. 

When the weather starts getting warmer, many people start looking forward to camping, beach days, and outdoor sports. But for gardeners and plant lovers alike... the first sign of melting snow marks the beginning of the planting season!

It also means it’s time to stock up seeds and get your starters ready for summer.

Thankfully, Blondie’s Gift and Garden Center is open year-round, so everything you need to get started, including seeds, potting soil, compost, and more, is already in stock and ready to grow!

In 1971, Grant Tait arrived in Swift Current with just his toolbox and strong work ethic. Given this humble beginning, he couldn’t have known then that he was establishing the foundation for a family business that would thrive into its third generation.

“My dad went down to Beaver Lumber and started unloading cement bags,” reflects Chad Tait. “He ended up getting a job building calf shelters and granary bin floors. Next thing you know, he’s building a house out in Pennant. And that’s how Tait Construction started. Just as simple as being willing to go out and do the job.”

International Women’s Day is March 8th. It’s a day to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. It’s also a day to acknowledge and help women fight violence and abuse against women, fight for gender equality, and fight for women’s rights. 

Here in Portage, Mil-Jeanne’s Flowers & Axcenz are celebrating women all month.  

Alicia and Kyle Pettinger own the popular flower and gift shop, and will be donating 10% of all the floral proceeds from flower sales in the month of March to Prairie Harbour.  

Burbank Express is excited to announce the MELT Sponsorship Program, designed to support the next generation of professional truck drivers. This program offers an incredible opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the transportation industry.