UPDATE: RCMP arrest James Hilton without incident

RCMP have reported at 4:16 p.m. Tuesday that they arrested James Hilton without incident and he is now in custody in Winnipeg.

 

 

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Portage la Prairie RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for 25-year-old James Hilton.

Police say Hilton breached conditions of his release order tied to several charges, including dangerous driving causing death. Those charges stem from a three-vehicle crash on January 15, 2025. Hilton was the accused in the tragic event that caused the death of area resident Kellie Verwey.

45 years later, Erma Botterill still eager to serve customers at Canadian Tire

Erma Botterill is celebrating 45 years of service at Canadian Tire, a career that began in September 1980 and has spanned three store locations, multiple ownership changes and decades of technological evolution.

Botterill started at the original downtown location, which was later replaced by a store on the same plot, now Dufresne. The current site opened in 1999.

Over the years, she has adapted to changes in retail, from manually pricing items to today’s digital systems.

The Manitoba Voice set to shine in Portage la Prairie

The stage is set for one of Manitoba’s most exciting showcases of homegrown talent. The Manitoba Voice is returning this fall, taking over the William Glesby Centre in Portage la Prairie on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and audiences can expect an evening of live entertainment, community spirit, and plenty of big-stage energy. 

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Canola Industry says federal support falls short given China trade crisis

Canada’s canola industry is expressing deep frustration over the federal government’s newly announced support package, saying it fails to meet the urgent needs of farmers and the broader value chain affected by the ongoing closure of the Chinese market.

While industry leaders welcomed the government’s attention to agriculture, they say the measures announced on Friday do not reflect the scale of the crisis.

Serving up savings and gratitude: Dino’s marks a year under new ownership

For Brent Gertridge, the last 12 months have been surprising, rewarding and very, very busy.

“It’s been a busy year, and I’m so grateful for the incredible support from the Portage la Prairie community,” he says. “People have been really welcoming and supportive.”

Volunteers needed to help Portage seniors this fall

Alicia Bailey, Indigenous Seniors Resource Coordinator with the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC), is calling for more volunteers to help older residents with yard work and snow shovelling in Portage la Prairie.

She explains that the program is part of an effort to help seniors age in place by keeping them in their homes as long as possible. Tasks include mowing, raking, weeding, and, as winter arrives, clearing walkways and driveways.