Fort la Reine students embrace their strengths
Yesterday, Fort la Reine School wrapped up its ‘Sources of Strength’ week, a program that aims to help students understand and build on the strengths that contribute to their mental, physical, and emotional health.
Kellee Bousquet, Behaviour Coach for Fort la Reine School, leads the program as the ‘Sources of Strength’ trainer for the Portage la Prairie School Division. She explains how it emphasizes building and celebrating the different strengths each student possesses.
Spring cleanup underway in Portage la Prairie
As warmer temperatures settle into Portage la Prairie, the city is gearing up for its annual spring cleanup, an essential initiative aimed at revitalizing public spaces after the winter months. Paul Ziesmann, the Superintendent of Public Works, recently about what residents can expect as cleanup efforts begin.
With the arrival of consistently milder weather, Ziesmann shared that the city's cleanup operations are set to kick off next week.
Minds in Motion program offers support, social connection for Portage la Prairie families
The Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba’s Central Plains Office is launching its spring Minds in Motion session on Wednesday, April 16, at Portage la Prairie’s Herman Prior Activity Centre. Regional Coordinator Pam Anderson describes the eight-week program as a blend of “fitness, fun, and friendship” for individuals with early to moderate dementia and their care partners.
Portage la Prairie author Rachael Clarke soars into reality TV on "Write or Flight"
Portage la Prairie’s award-winning author Rachael Clarke is trading her quiet writing nook for the vibrant streets of Cusco, Peru, after being selected as a contestant on the groundbreaking reality TV show Write or Flight. The speculative fiction novelist and kids’ book writer, known locally for her “Write with Rachael” library program, will compete against eight global contestants in a high-stakes creative challenge blending adventure, culture, and storytelling—all while vying for a $10,000 book deal and a year of professional coaching.
Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre
The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.
Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced plans last year for a new $100-million facility in downtown Winnipeg called the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange.
Premier Wab Kinew says the centre will help showcase Manitoba’s grains and drive up global demand for Canadian products.
Portage activity centre balances elections, upgrades amid spring events
Kathy Bryce, executive director of Portage la Prairie’s Herman Prior Activity Centre, outlines a whirlwind April. She explains seasonal closures and federal elections see their facility used for a polling station. That, amid finalizing grant-funded upgrades while preparing for major spring fundraisers keeps them quite active, and living up to their namesake.
A deadly habit on the rise in Portage
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time for Manitobans to reflect on their dangerous habits behind the wheel that can lead to life-threatening consequences. With an increasing number of road collisions linked to distractions, experts warn that the risks are higher than ever.
The many forms of distracted driving
Tara Seel, Media and Public Relations Lead for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) emphasizes that distracted driving is more than just texting or talking on the phone.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a one-project, one-review promise at a campaign stop in northwest British Columbia on Monday. Both parties are trying to convince Canadians they can ditch Canada's reputation as a place where big projects take far too long to get built.
Scoreboard/Line-up - Thursday, April 10th
MGEU strike ends as workers return to Michif jobs
Kyle Ross, president of the MGEU, confirmed workers returned to their jobs Tuesday after ending a strike that began March 25. The strike involved workers at Michif Child and Family Services in Portage la Prairie, whose office is located on Royal Road S.
Workers with Métis Child, Family and Community Services also returned to work.
The strike involved 330 workers away from their jobs.