Portage

The West End Daycare Centre is gearing up for a milestone celebration as it marks its 50th anniversary this coming Friday, October 4. The centre has become a cornerstone of the community since it started in 1974, providing quality childcare and fostering meaningful relationships among families.

Janice Delf, the current director of the centre, expressed her pride in its legacy. 

Earth Wind & Fire didn't appear, but Environment and Climate Change Canada says there were many nights to remember in Portage la Prairie last month.

The city experienced its second warmest September in 131 years, barely missing out on the all-time record for the month set in 2009. Portage recorded a mean of 17.8 C, leaving the 2009 record of 18.0 C standing still at the top of the podium.

The PCI (Portage Collegiate Institute) Trojans football team has significantly impacted the life of one of its most passionate supporters, Dylan Wilson, a Grade 10 student with a deep passion for football.

Brendon Brydges, the head coach of the football team, reflects on their journey together since Dylan joined the school last year. 

Government business has been put on indefinite pause in the House of Commons and the Conservatives say it will stay that way until the Liberals hand over documents related to misspent government dollars.

Last week, Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that the government "clearly did not fully comply" with an order from the House to provide documents related to a now-defunct foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of federal dollars for green technology projects.

Gimli RCMP responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday after receiving a report of a rolled-over pickup truck consumed in flames on Highway 222 near Road 127 North in the RM of Bifrost. 

Upon arrival, officers reportedly discovered that the vehicle was unoccupied, but a man was found walking away from the scene about half a kilometre north of the truck's location.

In a continued effort to push for the inclusion of an MRI unit in the new Portage District General Hospital, Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza has scheduled a town hall meeting. He notes that many people from across the province have been asking for this opportunity.

A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted.

Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.

He was granted parole in 1983 and filed last year for a ministerial review of his conviction.

His lawyers argued a confession Woodhouse supposedly made was in fluent English, although he primarily spoke Saulteaux.

Portage & District Recycling Inc. (PDRI) is celebrating 35 years of disposing of waste properly in our community. General Manager Christine Major says they are proud of their work in the area.

"We would love to thank our community for the support over the last 35 years, we definitely could not have done it without them. They are wonderful recyclers, and we just want to share that with everyone."

With the changes to recycling over the last 35 years, Major outlines what services they have added to assist in local recycling.

As concerns continue to arise from various sources petitioning for the inclusion of an MRI unit in the new Portage District General Hospital, the council and Reeve of the RM of St. François Xavier have added their voices.

Reeve Delmer Nott expresses his surprise that the MRI plan isn't a done deal.

Wednesday, October 2nd

WWAC High School Volleyball
Boys
Stonewall 3 PCI 0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-21)
Girls
PCI 3 Pembina Trails 0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-14)

Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League
Wpg Thrashers 9 Central Plains 1
Wpg Bruins 5 Pembina Valley 2
Eastman 4 Interlake 3
Southwest 7 Yellowhead 3