Portage

The City of Portage la Prairie hosted a grand opening for Saskatchewan Avenue yesterday, with local and provincial dignitaries and those involved in the project attending.

The event was hosted at MNP in Portage, and Mayor Sharilyn Knox took a moment to thank everyone involved in the project, including the federal and provincial government. Knox explains that their assistance was crucial in keeping the project from affecting residents.

A 29 year old man from Ontario was transported via STARS Air Ambulance to hospital with serious injuries after a head on collision Thursday morning about a mile east of Elm Creek.

Pembina Valley RCMP responded to the call shortly after 8 a.m., and the initial investigation has determined the westbound car driven by the 29-year-old veered over the center line, colliding head on with an eastbound pick-up driven by an 83-year-old male from St. Claude. The pick-up driver was also taken to hospital with injuries.

It's a Manitoba tradition - the fall supper. Not only do these events provide an opportunity to gather with friends, family and neighbours to enjoy some delicious food, but they are also key fundraisers for the many community clubs across the region.

Here are some upcoming events you may want to take in. If you are a part of a fall supper you would like included on this list, submit it here.

Saturday, October 26th

The Portage Terriers are back in action tonight for their second of consecutive games against the Virden Oil Capitals at Tundra Oil & Gas Place. The Dogs won the first meeting on Sunday, October 20, by a 5-2 score.

An outstanding week placed the Terriers in the #1 spot of the MJHL's Power Rankings, with wins over the Oil Capitals, the Steinbach Pistons and the Niverville Nighthawks, outscoring their opponents 12-5 over the week span.

Thursday, October 24th

WHSFL
Fort Frances 38 Portage Collegiate 16 (Trojans eliminated from playoffs)

Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League
Southwest 10 Norman 2

Saskatchewan dynamic duo, The Johner Brothers, are back with their new single "Bring Back The Mullet"! This weekend, Brad Johner joins us to talk about the comeback track and share one of his favourites from the past. Plus, we'll revisit a 2022 #1 from Tyler Hubbard.

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

With a new Youth Hub and extensive community-based initiatives, the Portage la Prairie Revitalization Corporation is reflecting on a year of achievements that are shaping the city’s future. They held their Annual General Meeting Tuesday at the MNP Exhibition Administration Building and Chair Mark Diboll expressed enthusiasm about the organization's recent accomplishments and plans for the future. 

The federal government is slashing immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government had targeted bringing in 500,000 new permanent residents in both 2025 and 2026.

Next year's target will instead be 395,000 new permanent residents, and that will fall to 380,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027.

A beef and forage conference is taking place in Portage la Prairie this Wednesday, October 30, at the William Glesby Centre.

Forage and livestock specialist Shawn Cabak is one of the speakers and notes the venue will be full of agribusiness booths for producers to visit. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week. 

A letter signed by two dozen Liberal MPs asking Trudeau to step down was presented to the prime minister Wednesday at a tense caucus meeting in Ottawa.

The letter asked for him to let the caucus know by Oct. 28 what he decides to do.

Trudeau told MPs he would reflect on what was said, but when asked today if he would stay on as prime minister after that date he answered a definitive "yes."