Portage

While rain and a gloomy sky forced the event indoors, Maawanij Idiway (They Come Together) successfully united the communities in and around Portage la Prairie.

Originally set to take place at Simplot Central Park, the event was moved to the William Glesby Centre, where attendees enjoyed a free feast provided by Bannock Hut on September 21. An unveiling of an Indigenous art sculpture was postponed, but the remaining activities proceeded as planned.

Motorists beware: a detour is coming to a frequently travelled route in the Central Plains this week.

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) and the Canadian National Railway (CN) will temporarily close Highway 16 north of Trans-Canada Highway 1 at the CN Railway Tracks to conduct repairs.

The closure will take place from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25. 

The PCI Trojans, under head coach Brendon Brydges, are riding a wave of excitement after a promising start to their football season. Following a triumphant home opener, the team has experienced a mix of highs and lows, but the spirit of the team remains strong as they prepare for their upcoming match against St. Norbert.

In their opening game, the Trojans delivered an emotional win, marking a significant moment for many players who had never experienced victory before. 

The potential for a strike at the Port of Vancouver has become a reality.

Members of the Grains Workers Union Local 333 were on the picket line at 7 am Pacific Time today after issuing a 72 hour strike notice on the weekend.

The Union and the Vancouver Terminal Elevators Association have been unable to agree on a new contract. 

The walkout by more than 600 workers is impacting Viterra's Cascadia and Pacific Terminals, Richardson International Terminal, Cargill Limited Terminal, the G3 Vancouver Terminal and Alliance Grain Terminal.

An exciting economic reconciliation project involves federal, provincial, and City of Portage la Prairie partners, as well as Dakota Tipi First Nation and its development team.

The Portage development will highlight:

Sheldon Philip Hiltz died Saturday, September 21st while holding his wife’s hand.

Sheldon was born in 1947 in Prince Abert, Saskatchewan. He was raised in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, which became the backdrop for many of Sheldon’s stories. An avid storyteller, Sheldon, then dad, then Papa, regaled his loved ones (and in fact anyone who would lend an ear) with stories of his time in the north and his travels around the world. He loved to talk about the people he met and the experiences he had - all of which shaped the person he was.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a campaign-style speech in the House of Commons as he asked other members of Parliament to support a motion that could trigger an early election. 

Poilievre outlined his plans to increase revenue and reduce interest rates and debt, cut development taxes and restore what he calls "the promise of Canada."

The non-confidence motion Poilievre has put forward is the first test for the minority government since the NDP ended its supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals earlier this month.

Picket lines have gone up at six grain terminals in Metro Vancouver as workers began a strike.

More than 600 workers represented by Grain Workers Union Local 333 are off the job.

Union president Douglas Lea-Smith says the employer need to come back to the bargaining table to negotiate a deal.

The union says it provided the employer with a "comprehensive package" last Thursday and the next day, the association indicated it had no counter offer.

Former Portage—Lisgar MP Candice Bergen received a heartfelt honour this week, being awarded the 2024 Jim Carr Forest Community Champion Award. Presented by the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, the award recognized Bergen’s years of dedication to Canada’s forestry sector and rural communities. 

Sharing the spotlight with retired Senator Percy Mockler and Chief Paul Gladu, Bergen expressed her surprise and gratitude for the recognition. 

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.