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The National Police Federation (NPF) is urging voters to reject the idea of a provincial police transition and keep the Alberta RCMP.

According to the NPF, the transition to a provincial service would be far too costly for Alberta taxpayers, starting with $550 million in transition costs including the loss of the federal government contribution.

It’s not often that rural Manitobans are given priority in any regard, in fact, it is exceedingly rare. So, the fact that Xplore has put us on the priority list for its 5G service is both an unexpected and pleasant surprise. 

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of business in Humboldt, Gloria and Connie would like to invite you to our anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be having an Open House - Come and see the new crematorium, tour the funeral home, and enjoy a smokie on a bun and anniversary cake. There will be short Purple Shield Presentations at 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. if you would like to attend at those specific times. Our rep, Denine Hanson will be available all day for any questions you might have as well.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary of business in Humboldt, Gloria and Connie would like to invite you to our anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be having an Open House - Come and see the new crematorium, tour the funeral home, and enjoy a smokie on a bun and anniversary cake. There will be short Purple Shield Presentations at 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. if you would like to attend at those specific times. Our rep, Denine Hanson will be available all day for any questions you might have as well.

“We pride ourselves on being community builders. We always try to keep our finger on the pulse of what the needs of the community are, and do our best to help.”

There’s clearly no substitute for being out and about within the community for Natasha Ralph, store manager at McMunn and Yates Building Supplies in Portage.

G3 is almost ready to “Play Melfort.”

The grain company’s newest elevator in Saskatchewan, G3 Melfort, is in the final stages of construction and will open later this spring.

Located southwest of Melfort in the Rural Municipality of Flett’s Springs, G3 Melfort will give area farmers more options for marketing and delivering their grain.

The high-efficiency facility is part of G3’s network across the Prairies, built to keep grain moving to market. A Super-B truck can unload its grain in a matter of minutes, saving farmers time making deliveries.

Portage Toyota & RV celebrates 50 years in business. To mark this special occasion, they invite the community to join them for their 50th Annual RV Show & Sale!

Imagine a hydro bill of zero dollars. Now add $10,000 in rebates and an increase in home value. Finally, pat yourself on the back for doing good by the environment.

Far from fantasy, this is the reality being offered by Clean Energy Manitoba Electrical Group – a provincial leader in efficiency upgrades and retrofits, EV charging and solar panel installation. It’s a win-win-win scenario for home and business owners, and one that will only grow in popularity as hydro rates increase and sustainability practices become more widespread.

Residents of Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area will likely have heard of, or even experienced first hand, various challenges to healthcare access.

Enter QDoc – a free service that digitally connects patients with physicians in the Southern Health region and throughout Manitoba. Via video check-ups from any device, patients can receive the quality, attentive care they’d expect from in-person appointments without the hassle of the waiting room.

Journey Wealth has opened its doors on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage, and today is their Grand Opening.

Kris Lee is Vice President of Journey Wealth. He says that the public is invited to stop in for refreshments and meet their Financial Advisors.

Lee explains that Journey Wealth is for everyone.