Portage

Manitoba’s farm groups are happy about a new bill to reduce the regulation red tape hindering interprovincial trade.

Manitoba’s farm groups say they’re glad to see the province’s latest effort to break down interprovincial trade barriers.

The Weather Network's Summer Forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures for the Prairies.

The southern half of the provinces will experience well-above-normal temperatures due to a heat dome in the U.S.

A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing prolonged periods of extreme heat. 

Meteorologist Rhythm Reet says this means we could see excessive heat for a longer period and more frequent heat waves; it also influences where the storm track will be setting up.

RCMP in Portage la Prairie are investigating the theft of a skid steer from a business in the rural municipality.

The stolen equipment is described as a 2019 orange Case TV380 skid steer.

It was taken sometime between 4 p.m. on Friday, May 23, and early Saturday morning.

“The suspect(s) entered the compound by cutting a gate and loaded the equipment onto a trailer,” RCMP notes.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP detachment at 204-857-4445.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH

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Stanley Cup Final - Best of 7
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Edmonton 4 Florida 3 (Overtime)
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Portage Collegiate Trojans 7 St. James Jimmies 0

Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has hired a new Executive Director.

Monday marked the first day on the job for Trevor Sears.

Sears has more than 30 years of leadership experience in Canada’s agriculture sector. 

He recently served as president and CEO of Canada Pork, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the global competitiveness of the Canadian pork industry. 

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration, with the two sides still far apart on key issues.

In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also asked the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to continue to work toward a deal outside of that process.

A One-Stop Shop for All Things Battery

Borderland Battery Distributors has officially opened its doors in Portage la Prairie, bringing with it a massive selection of batteries and chargers for everything from tractors to ATVs. The shop, located at 2533 Saskatchewan Avenue West in the former Ag West building next to McDonald's, is part of a growing Manitoba network with existing locations in Morden, Brandon, and Thompson.

Today, June 5th, is Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees with broadcasters across the province joining together to support those displaced and evacuated due to the fires raging across parts of Manitoba.

As wildfires continue to threaten communities, 920 CFRY, Mix 96 and Country 93 will be giving Manitobans the opportunity to show their care and concern.

A canoe, soon to be filled with flowers, is now part of Portage la Prairie’s growing downtown beautification efforts.

The newest addition to the west end of Saskatchewan Avenue West is a joint project between the Holiday Avenue Project committee and the local Manitoba Métis Federation chapter.

Lori Carlson-Judson, a member of the Holiday Avenue Project executive, says the canoe is their second installation of its kind. The first installation took place on the east end of town.

Motorists in Portage can soon show their support for the fight against prostate cancer with a new specialty licence plate from Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

The Ride for Dad plate was officially unveiled during the annual Ride for Dad event in Winnipeg on May 31 and will be available to the public starting July 14.

The plate can be ordered through Autopac brokers or any MPI service centre.