Portage

Summer programming keeps the Family Resource Centre (FRC) busy year-round, with opportunities to learn, engage, and play in our community.

FRC Program Director Peter Thiessen says one of their monthly programs, 'Super Dads, Super Kids,' got its start in Portage through a resource they have within Canada.

Some premiers say they want to have more local control over the immigration system — but experts say what the system really needs is a national conversation on immigration reform that shores up public support.

"Most of the existing policies have been formulated on the fly without any evidence or serious impact evaluations of what the various classes of immigrants are, how they're performing economically and otherwise," said Michael Trebilcock, a retired academic and co-author of two books on immigration policy.

"So it's basically research-free."

Dominic LeBlanc said Sunday that he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak "over the next number of days" as the United States ratchets up pressure in trade talks.

The Canada-U.S. trade minister appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" and spoke about where talks stand between the two countries.

LeBlanc told host Margaret Brennan that while Canada is "disappointed" with Trump's new 35-per-cent tariffs, he is continuing to work toward a deal that would hopefully strike down trade restrictions between the nations.

The sport of pickleball has become a sensation for all ages, and the President of Pickleball Manitoba, Ted Fardoe, couldn't be happier with where they are, or more excited for where the sport is going. 

A new survey conducted by CAA Manitoba found that Manitobans are very worried about the dangerous driving they’ve seen across the province, especially distracted driving and speeding.

The study found that 88 per cent of Manitoba drivers feel somewhat or very concerned about distracted driving. According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), distracted driving is now the number one cause of fatalities on Manitoba roadways.

As Manitobans honour the legacy of Terry Fox today, for Axel Argue a 5-year-old from Oakville, Manitoba it's more than that. Terry Fox isn't just a Canadian Hero, he's his hero!

It all started last fall when Axel came home from his kindergarten class at Oakville School with a spark in his eyes and questions on his mind. He had just learned about Terry Fox and was instantly captivated by the young man who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

Here’s the August long weekend lineup—some places keep their doors wide open, others take a little break.

Plan ahead so you’re not left hunting for essentials!

Here’s what's open (and when) this Terry Fox Day (Monday, August 4):

Canadian Tire

• Store: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Auto Shop: Closed

Pharmasave

• Closed

Hill’s Drug Store

• Closed

Panko’s

• 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Two new “Bicycle Fix-It” stations are now available in Portage la Prairie, giving riders a handy way to tune up their bikes while on the go.

The equipment is installed at the west side of the Causeway walking path and the northeast corner of the Bridge Road and Meighen Avenue walking path, with a third station expected this fall at Simplot Central Park.

The Portage Active Transportation Committee purchased the stations, and the City of Portage la Prairie is helping promote them as a valuable public resource.

The Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association (PSTA) has partnered with two municipalities to bring little libraries to the communities of Treherne and Baldur.

These small book exchange structures aim to increase access to books and encourage literacy for residents of all ages.

Ten recipients were announced for the first Brady Grasdal Memorial Scholarship this summer.

The initial list was announced in a Facebook group for a golf tournament honouring Brady, with some familiar faces to Portage among them.

Portage's Tyson Chandler, along with Portage Terriers last season, Ryan Velan and Tristan Gravenor were named on the list.

Brady Grasdal's mother, Amber Grasdal, and his cousin, Melissa Marzolf, discussed the selection process.