Portage

Marilyn Giffin, a long-time resident of Portage la Prairie and the former owner of a home recently featured on the HGTV series, "Hoarder House Flippers," is speaking out against what she describes as a misleading and disrespectful portrayal of her as the previous owner of the property.

Giffin expressed her distress after the show aired on October 30, claiming it depicted her as a "Hoarder" with a home filled with garbage and damage that she insists was not present when she sold it.

It’s budget time in Portage la Prairie, and Mayor Sharilyn Knox says it feels like they've just finished last year’s budget work, only to find themselves starting again for the upcoming year.

She notes that municipal budgeting involves several different areas and stresses the City’s desire to get feedback from residents on its priorities.

Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week, as the latest labour dispute has triggered a provincewide lockout notice from employers against a union of more than 700 foremen.

The BC Maritime Employers Association says in a statement that it will "defensively" lock out members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 starting Monday at 8 a.m., shutting down all cargo operations provincewide but leaving cruise ships and operations for grain vessels unaffected.

Two great guests are joining us this weekend! First up is Jeff Catto, a familiar name to the show, bringing his new single "Gold" and chatting about his upcoming album dropping next week.  And, we welcome Matt Martin, a fresh face to our lineup, who’s debuting his new track "Seeing You." Plus, we’re rewinding to this week in 2020 with a #1 hit from Tyler Joe Miller.

Catch the Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 pm and Sundays at 4 pm across the Golden West Country Network. 

Schools around Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas were buzzing with excitement yesterday as students from various grades donned their most creative costumes, ranging from beloved characters to spooky themes, all while keeping safety at the forefront of their celebrations.

In a heartfelt ceremony held on Monday October 28 at the Legislative Building, MacGregor Fire Chief Chris Leckie and 134 first responders were recognized for their bravery during a tragic incident in Carberry. The event celebrated the recipients of the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, a prestigious award acknowledging exceptional service and commitment.

Chief Leckie, who was notified by the Premier's office about the recognition, expressed pride in the collaborative efforts of all involved. 

Selkirk RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man after the report last week.

On October 27, Selkirk RCMP received a report of a missing 32-year-old man.

Patrick Awa was last seen on foot, on Manitoba Avenue in Selkirk and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

The RCMP are concerned for his safety and wellbeing.

Patrick is described as 5’7”, about 180 pounds, with black and blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a green long sleeve shirt, beige track pants with a green stripe and sneakers, and may be in Winnipeg.

The Portage Terriers have won six consecutive games for the first time this year, with wins over the Steinbach Pistons, Niverville Nighthawks, the Winnipeg Blues, Freeze, and a pair of wins over the Virden Oil Capitals.

Portage has gotten tremendous offensive efforts from Cam Bullinger to start the year, as he leads the league in points, and the Terriers in goals.

The Dogs have also gotten solid efforts out of their netminder duo, Mitchell Kathler and Ryan Velan, who have each played three games in the win streak. 

Halloween is in the books and from everything we've heard, trick or treaters flocked to the streets in the region with some areas reporting over 300 kids showing up.

The City of Portage la Prairie is evolving to meet changing needs, including adjustments to some of its committees. Mayor Sharilyn Knox explains that recent changes were discussed at the last council meeting.

"We’ve decided to dissolve a few committees and change the way we operate within the city," Knox said. "These include the Heritage Committee and the Public Art Committee. Over time, committees can complete their life cycle, and the purpose behind them changes. We are very grateful for everyone who dedicated time and effort to these committees over the years."