Portage

As wildfires rage across Manitoba, local fire departments are stepping in to support the response while bracing for challenges at home.

Carberry crew deployed to Flin Flon

On Wednesday night, four members of the Carberry North Cypress-Langford Fire Department, along with an apparatus, headed north to assist with fire suppression and property protection near Flin Flon.

“We are happy to help when called upon,” the department shares in a social media update.

As more motorcycles hit the roads, safety advocates are reminding Portage la Prairie drivers that, whether they are behind the wheel or on two wheels, staying safe on the road is a shared responsibility. 

Tara Seel, media and public relations lead for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), says May is a critical time to talk about the risks riders face while on the road. 

For the first time since 1977, Canada heard a speech from the throne delivered by King Charles III, marking a historic moment in Canadian political tradition. While the ceremony drew on decades of royal ties and national symbolism, Conservative MP Branden Leslie of Portage–Lisgar says the moment must be matched with action and not just sentiment.

Speaking after the speech, Leslie acknowledged the importance of Canada's constitutional monarchy and the symbolism of unity it brings.

Westpark School congratulates the class of 2025!

Graduation Ceremony on June 24th at 5:30 p.m. at Westpark School.

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The Manitoba government is rolling out a new compulsory Grade 9 math curriculum aimed at improving student performance and embedding financial literacy into the classroom, and the Portage la Prairie School Division is on board.

Superintendent Pam Garnham says students will benefit from learning real-life money skills at a younger age.

The community of Portage la Prairie has a new reason to get outdoors and get moving. This Saturday, the Junk Yard Dogs Cycling Club celebrates the grand opening of their long-awaited activity park, a vibrant network of trails and features designed to welcome cyclists, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, accessibility and skill levels.

Portage la Prairie families are cooling off as the Simplot Central Park Splash Pad officially opens for the season. The popular water attraction, now running daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., welcomed visitors starting this month and will operate through the fall, weather permitting.

Positive community response

City Councillor Ryan Espey shares enthusiasm for the splash pad’s return.

Cindy McDonald officially stepped into her role as community engagement coordinator/ fundraising manager at Fort la Reine Museum earlier this month. Though only a few weeks in, McDonald is already settling into the position and is eager to make a difference in the Portage la Prairie community.

“The first couple of weeks have been great,” says McDonald. “It's been a little bit of a learning curve trying to learn everything about the museum. As many times as I've been here in the past, I didn't know everything, so I’m learning a lot.”

More than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country Canada Border Services Agency operation were coming into Canada from the United States, the agency says.

Operation Blizzard took place from Feb. 12 to March 13 and targeted illegal drugs and precursor chemicals transported by mail, air cargo or marine container, the CBSA said in a news release Wednesday. The agency said it focused on shipments going to the United States.