Portage

The Portage Phillies U15 AA baseball team captured the Manitoba Provincial Championship this past weekend, capping off an undefeated tournament run with a thrilling 5-4 victory over the South Central Cubs at Simplot Millennium Park's field 4.

The Phillies dominated pool play and powered through the playoffs to claim the title on Sunday evening.

Head Coach Rob Olson reflected on the team's perfect performance throughout the weekend in Brandon.

Portage resident Ryan Espey is reflecting on the impact of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, who passed away from a heart attack on July 24, 2025.

Espey, a longtime fan, shares how the shock of the news and Hogan’s legacy shaped his life.

Residents across Manitoba are noticing more wasps and nests as summer progresses.

Dr. John Gavloski, an extension entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, explains why wasp activity increases late in the season and shares advice on safe ways to handle them.

With the July 31 property tax deadline approaching, the City of Portage la Prairie is reminding residents that there are multiple payment and prepayment options available, including a way to save a few dollars earlier in the year.

The City allows taxpayers to prepay up to 90 per cent of the previous year’s net tax levy between January and June. Those who choose to prepay are eligible for a discount that varies depending on the month.

January is 0.66 per cent, February is 0.55 per cent, and it drops a bit each month until June at 0.11 per cent.

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Silage is one way to preserve harvested forage for use throughout the rest of the year. The underlying principle of making silage is allowing bacteria to multiply and produce acid – specifically acetic acid.   

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector. 

A 29-year-old man is in custody following an attempted robbery at a business on Saskatchewan Ave. West in Portage la Prairie, Tuesday evening.

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 29, when a man entered the store, demanded cash, and struck an employee with a wooden stick.

He did not get any money, but as he fled, he hit a 74-year-old female customer with the stick and threw a piece of concrete at another customer, who has not yet been identified.

RCMP officers arrived quickly and found the suspect in a nearby parking lot, where he was arrested.

Drivers heading west on the Trans-Canada Highway may encounter minor delays on Wednesday as construction narrows traffic to one lane near the Highway 16 junction.

Westbound traffic is reduced to a single lane for approximately two miles to allow for general maintenance where crews appear to be filling cracks along the highway surface.

Drivers can expect slightly slower travel times through the area, and officials are urging motorists to slow down, stay alert, and watch for workers and equipment along the roadside.

In the small but lively community of MacGregor, summer has taken on a creative twist thanks to Heartland Recreation's Day camp, a program that's giving local kids a chance to get off the couch, have some fun, explore their creativity, and connect with their peers.

From tie-dye and scavenger hunts to library visits and trips to Splash Island, the day camp offers children more than just childcare. It's a hub of excitement, learning, and friendship, all packed into well thought-out and planned theme days.