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A second-year-running volunteer program for Portage la Prairie youth is running this summer, and is created to open doors for youth that will take them places in a good career. 

It's an that builds skills and supports local organizations and is meant to provide real-world experience. 

Portage la Prairie’s Community Mobilization program is making a real impact by helping individuals overcome barriers through a team-based, multidisciplinary approach.

Mari Kozar, executive director of the Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation, notes the program’s success during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, supporting 122 participants.

She says the program is designed to connect people with multiple agencies in the community to address their unique needs.

As the summer heats up, the Family Resource Centre (FRC) here in Portage la Prairie is offering a wide range of fun, educational, and accessible programs for kids and families. From themed camps and babysitting courses to outdoor art, nature exploration, and even infant CPR, the FRC has something for everyone looking to stay active and engaged during the summer months.

Ottawa says it will work to align its flight security regulations with those in the U.S. after Washington dropped a rule that required passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that passengers at American airports no longer need to remove their shoes because officials have found other ways to keep travellers safe.

Canada does not require passengers flying domestically or to non-U.S. destinations to take off their shoes for screening, unless a security officer decides it's necessary.

Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin and Minnesota said their constituents are coping with suffocating smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident Wednesday evening on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Portage la Prairie.

The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near the overpass east of the city.

A vehicle was spotted flipped on its side, with police and emergency responders attending to the scene.

There are no confirmed details regarding injuries or the cause of the crash, but traffic in the area may be affected as responders work to clear the scene.

More details will be provided when they become available.

Premier Wab Kinew confirms the Manitoba government is backing away from a controversial intersection redesign near Carberry, following overwhelming opposition from residents, farmers, and local leaders.

During an interview with Golden West Broadcasting, Kinew says the province will no longer proceed with the proposed Reduced Conflict U-Turn (RCUT) for the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 5; the site of a tragic 2023 collision that killed 17 people.

This past weekend, Portage la Prairie marked the 10th annual Portage Pride festival, a milestone that reflected just how far the community has come over the past decade.

Farmer Keaton Bachalo didn’t have the day off—but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the 2025 Farmer’s Appreciation Lunch with his family. Still in his work clothes, Bachalo made time to take a short break from his fieldwork to connect with fellow producers.

“The pulled pork really hit the spot after a day at work,” notes Bachalo. “I’m still in my work clothes. I’m ready to go back at it.”

He brought his son Blake along for the outing, describing it as a meaningful part of his day.

UPDATE: Miraculously, despite the severe appearance of the T-bone collision that took place yesterday, no injuries were reported, and neither of the drivers was sent to hospital.

At around 1:45 p.m. today, a white pickup truck collided with a silver SUV at the intersection of 25th St. and Saskatchewan Ave in Portage la Prairie.

Two police cruisers, one fire truck, and one ambulance were called to the scene.