Portage

Getting around on two wheels just got easier in Portage la Prairie. The city has officially wrapped up work on the new bike lanes along Saskatchewan Avenue, giving cyclists smoother routes to get across town. As more people dust off their bikes, Jocelyn Lequier-Jobin, Director of Operations, shares a few important reminders to keep everyone safe.

“We have bike lanes from 4th up to 18th,” Lequier-Jobin explains. “From 4th to 8th, they're separated by curbs, and then from 8th to 18th, they’re up on the boulevard with grass strips in between.”

Phase 2 of Manitoba Hydro’s planned upgrade work in Portage la Prairie is now underway, several days ahead of schedule.

Brandon Avenue officially closed Thursday, May 29, instead of the previously estimated June 2 start date.

Brandon Avenue closed between Massey and Nana

The closure affects the stretch between Massey Crescent and Nana Lane near Island Park, where underground utility work is now taking place. The project is part of a multi-phase plan aimed at improving electrical infrastructure and preparing the area for future growth.

A vehicle unexpectedly collided with a local medical clinic Thursday afternoon in Portage la Prairie.

Shortly after 1 p.m., an SUV crashed into the side of the Portage Clinic. The vehicle appeared to have mounted the curb and struck the building near its north end.

The crash occurred near the entrance to the same-day clinic pathway.

Update:

The man accused of firing multiple gunshots into a Rosser home has turned himself in, according to Manitoba RCMP.

On June 2, 2025, Kale Johnson, 37, of Powerview-Pine Falls, surrendered to Stonewall RCMP and has since been remanded in custody.

The charges against him are extensive and include possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and discharging a firearm with intent.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025!

The schedule for the day of grad is as follows:

1:00 pm- Group Photo outside church

2:00 pm- Graduation Ceremony in church

4:00 pm- Parade (starts at Mile 60 park)

Congratulations to this year's 2025 William Morton Collegiate graduates!

Graduation parade and ceremony on June 25th starting at 1:30 P.M.

Congrats to all of the grads of MacGregor Collegiate Institute.

Graduation Day is June 23rd.

Congratulations to this year's 2025 graduates and good luck in the future!

Grad Date: June 25th

Convocation Ceremony Time: 10;00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m @Stride Place

Prom 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m @ Stride Place

Safe Grad – Stride Place Doors Open at 10:00 p.m and close at 11:00 p.m

Congratulations to the graduates of 2025! 

The Portage Padres season is underway, and a couple of young men are making an impact on the squad.

Carson Dubois and Kade Maryniuk are both on the diamond, with Maryniuk handling some of the pitching duties, and Dubois adding a home run to his hitting totals so far.