Portage

The Ste. Anne Aces continue to do what they can to remain in the Southeast Manitoba Hockey League, and after raising concerns to Hockey Manitoba, a re-vote has been ordered. 

In an email from Hockey Manitoba, "(Ste. Anne) brought up concerns regarding the voting process and surrounding circumstances that were used to remove them from the SEMHL, and they are contesting that the SEMHL By-Laws and Regulations do not identify a clear process to remove a team from competition."

Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious and severe disease that affects cattle, sheep, swine, and other cloven-hoofed animals making it hard for them to eat and walk, leaving them weak and sick.

The FMD vaccine bank builds on existing protections for the livestock industry and equips producers with another tool to control and eliminate the disease should an outbreak occur.

Budget 2023 committed $57.5 million over five years, with $5.6 million ongoing, to the CFIA to establish the FMD vaccine bank and response plans.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH

CFL
Winnipeg Blue Bombers 34 BC Lions 20

NHL
Stanley Cup Finals - Best of 7
Game 4
Edmonton 5 Florida 4 (Overtime)
Series tied 2-2

AAAA Varsity Boys Soccer
Portage Collegiate Trojans 1 Oak Park Raiders 0 (Playoffs)

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (13-17) were held off the scoreboard Thursday evening, dropping a 3-0 decision to the Chicago Dogs (15-16) at Impact Field in the finale of a three-game series.
 
After scoring 19 runs and hitting nine home runs over the first two games of the set, the Goldeyes were shut out for the second time in four contests.
 

Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after negotiations broke down.

Now, the union representing those workers is going back to the bargaining table with the government with the goal of securing greater job security and remote work options for its members.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says next week's initial meetings offer its first opportunity to present priorities identified by members, such as better wages, greater job security and stronger provisions for remote work.

This year's wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst on record and federal officials are warning of a dangerous summer in parts of British Columbia.

Officials with several government departments held a technical briefing Thursday in Ottawa with an update on the state of multiple wildfires and its forecast for the coming months.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says some hotel owners in the province are not doing enough to help wildfire evacuees.

Kinew said on Thursday after touring some fire-hit areas that while a large majority of hotel operators have been great, some need to open up rooms as there are evacuees still sleeping in cots in emergency shelters.

About 21,000 people in Manitoba have had to evacuate including from Flin Flon, Pimicikamak Cree Nation and other areas.

For three days this week, Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) showcased diversity as 33 flags were raised to honour the many cultures represented within the Portage la Prairie School Division (PLPSD). Now in its third year, the event has become a cherished annual tradition that continues to grow with the community it represents.

Portage la Prairie RCMP report an ongoing surge in vehicle break-ins across the community. Several vehicles are having windows smashed each week as suspects search for valuables to steal.

This wave of thefts is causing frustration and extra costs for local residents, who now face the consequences of these crimes.

The RCMP encourage residents to get to know their neighbours and keep an eye out for each other to help curb the problem.

A farmer near MacGregor says despite dry conditions and a need for heat, most of his crops are emerging well.

Curtis Sims, who grows wheat, canola, soybeans and corn, says things are shaping up fairly well so far.

Rainfall helped, but soil is drying out

“It’s pretty dry on top,” he notes. “This moisture is not that far down. Once you get a heavier crop going, they start to get bigger, then it's going to need some more. We'll need some rain along the way. Shower would be nice anytime, but we can hang on for a little bit longer.”