Portage

Portage la Prairie residents saw some much-needed relief at the gas pumps yesterday morning as the consumer carbon price was officially set to zero. As of Monday evening, fuel was priced at around $1.54 per litre, but by Tuesday morning, it had dropped to around $1.36 per litre. 

Although this is a welcome change and will save Manitobans around $9 to fill a 50L tank, some still wonder why prices remain higher than in neighbouring communities. 

A fire broke out early this morning in MacGregor, with crews responding quickly to contain the flames and prevent further damage. According to Fire Chief Chris Leckie, the call came in just before 1:00 a.m., alerting responders to a structure fire in the town.

"We arrived on the scene to find a detached garage fully engulfed in flames, at this time, the cause of the fire is unknown, and we are still investigating. Our teams are working hard to gather more information this morning."

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

First Nations leaders in Manitoba say the search of a landfill for the victim of a serial killer must include recovery efforts for another First Nations woman who vanished more than a decade ago.

Tanya Nepinak was last seen in Winnipeg in September 2011 and police believe her body was dumped in a garbage bin and taken to the Brady Road landfill in the city.

"We need to bring Tanya home," Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Kyra Wilson said in a statement Tuesday.

With a snap federal election on the horizon, Lisa Tessier-Burch stands as the New Democratic Party’s candidate for Portage Lisgar. In a recent interview with Portage Online News, Tessier-Burch shared her views on tariffs, water infrastructure, housing, and more, underscoring the NDP’s commitment to everyday Canadians.

Tariffs and Diplomacy

Q: Tariffs have added economic pressure lately. Does the NDP feel it’s responsible to continue pushing for retaliatory tariffs, or is more diplomacy needed to avert a potential crisis?

Medical emergencies can develop in an instant for anyone.  

Even if someone collapses or has a serious accident a block away from the hospital, the fear, uncertainty, and pressure of the moment can be earth-shattering.  

What happens, then, when the same thing happens kilometres away from a hospital, in the remote and sometimes harsh expanse of nature or farmland?  

For Paula Johnson, who was bucked off her horse on a birthday expedition that had already taken her across water, through an elk herd, and past grazing cattle, there was no going back. Only up.  

Residents of Elie are raising pressing questions about looming economic and social policies, with tariffs and Indigenous relations dominating local conversations.

“It’s a wait-and-see” on tariffs

Darren Dalrymple, an agriculture worker, focuses on impending tariff changes.

“It’s supposed to happen Wednesday, aren’t they? And yeah, how they will affect our whole community, our country,” he says. “We’re in agriculture, and we have family in the car industry. What’s going to happen to them?”

With spring break in full swing, Portage la Prairie has events for families and kids of all ages to enjoy and make the most of the week.

The Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA)'s daily activities are a great way to stay active and have fun indoors. Zapphira Major, Recreation Manager, explains what events you can find at Stride Place this week. 

Every Monday, the Portage Learning Literacy Centre (PLLC) buzzes with laughter and the rustle of pages as children aged 7–10 gather for a book club designed to support immigrant families. The program, which launched in February 2025 with funding from First Book Canada and TD Bank, offers free books, snacks, and activities, making a welcoming space for kids to grow their English skills while connecting with other youth.

Portager Jack Klippenstein is making another trip across the Atlantic Ocean to compete in an elite tournament in Italy. Klippenstein has been working on his game with the U13 Central Plains Capitals, which has a team in action for the first time in about 15 years, he says.

Klippenstein's journey to Italy began with his impressive performance in Calgary.