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Portage la Prairie Mayor Sharilyn Knox is calling on residents to use municipal composting and tree disposal facilities more responsibly as seasonal yard cleanup ramps up. The reminder follows repeated instances of non-organic waste and furniture being illegally dumped at designated sites. She notes this led to added strain on city resources.

Ste. Anne Sr. Aces leadership are calling it "a baffling, head scratching and extremely disappointing decision", as after a league meeting Sunday morning, the original 6 SEMHL teams have voted the Aces out of the SEMHL entirely.

The Aces are coming off their third consecutive SEMHL Championship and defeated the Killarney Shamrocks to claim the 2024/25 provincial title.

Details as to exactly why this decision was made remain unclear.

A statement from Ste. Anne Aces President and Head Coach Kevin Lansard was released via social media.

With warmer weather arriving and local sports teams gearing up, the Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA) says Republic Park is ready for action.

"We've had our contractor, Go Green, out there working hard to get everything cleaned up and prepped," said Angie Shindle, general manager of the PRRA.

"Most soccer and baseball teams will start practices next week, with a few already taking advantage of the great weather this weekend."

PWHL broadcaster Daniella Ponticelli is thrilled with how the year has gone and couldn't be more excited for playoffs, the overall growth of the league and expansion announcements. 

In part two of a two part conversation, Ponticelli delves into the expansion, it's pivotal role in the future of the league, the importance of media and more.

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After spending the year learning from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and specifically from Winnipeg-product Brady Oliveira last season, Kaiden Banfield is hoping to get the opportunity to run it back this year.

Banfield was signed to the Bombers' practice roster last season following an injury on the second day of training camp, which put him on one of the wildest schedules a sports fan might ever see.

The Manitoba Thresherman’s Reunion & Stampede in Austin, Manitoba is a huge event! This year it’s happening July 24th to 27th. Those wanting to skip the lineups and get right onto the grounds upon arrival can buy tickets online, right now, right here!

Sunset Palliative Care has entered its 31st year of offering compassionate end-of-life support to Portage la Prairie and the surrounding area. Executive director Aldene Moroz says the non-profit continues to grow thanks to strong local support and the dedication of its volunteers.

The 73-year-old male reported missing yesterday has been located safe and sound.

The RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance

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As temperatures warm up, the Portage Wolves Youth Rugby Club prepares to start up its fourth season with an accessible and fun new season. Head coach Nathan Peto emphasizes their commitment to introducing kids aged five to 14 to the sport while fostering a supportive community.

King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at the end of this month in a show of support for Canadian sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

The news came in his first press conference since leading the Liberals to a fourth straight mandate in Monday's election, where he laid out the priorities for his first few months, promising to "embark on the biggest transformation of our economy since the end of the Second World War."