Solo paddle from Portage to The Forks unleashes spirit of the river
Josh Wright of Portage la Prairie had imagined the journey for over a decade. On May 8, he finally pushed his 21-foot fiberglass canoe into the Assiniboine River at the Hoop and Holler Bend, bound for The Forks in Winnipeg—a 153-kilometre trip through forested bends, shifting winds and ancient waterways.
"I’ve driven over the Assiniboine many times and thought, what would it be like to just float down the river and make it to Winnipeg like people did many years ago. That dream never left me."
Strike threat could push more customers away from struggling Canada Post
Canada Post customers may face delays as tens of thousands of workers swear off overtime shifts, though a much bigger disruption was averted after the union backed down from a strike threat.
Nonetheless, the possibility of escalating job action could continue to scare off customers who pulled their shipments over the past couple of weeks, draining more business from the cash-strapped organization.
“I’m scared for the future,” said Edmonton mail carrier Dustin Ellis, who recently went on leave to study for a new career in social work.
Hundreds of government job losses planned at the CRA, ESDC
Top officials at the Canada Revenue Agency say mounting job cuts will impact how the agency is able to deliver services.
Commissioner Bob Hamilton and deputy commissioner Jean-François Fortin said in a message to staff Thursday that up to 280 employees will lose their jobs at the agency.
The agency has been examining its operating budget for more than two years to meet a demand from the government to find savings.
Central Plains U16 Girls making big strides
The Central Plains U16 Girls Basketball team is finding success this spring season, holding their own in tournaments against some of Manitoba’s toughest competition.
Head Coach Dave McLeod shares the team’s progress and highlights from recent events.
Local talent driving strong results
The group includes 13 players, with eight in Grade 9 and five in Grade 10.
Lunch fundraiser supports Portage seniors facing abuse
Portage Service for Seniors is inviting the community to its annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to-go lunch fundraiser on Friday, June 13.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the west side of the Herman Prior Activity Centre parking lot and aims to raise both funds and awareness for an often overlooked issue.
'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires
Cottage owners and disaster prevention experts in Manitoba are urging governments to develop comprehensive wildfire management plans after a pair of devastating wildfires.
Close to 1,000 people were forced from their homes last week as a wildfire near the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions, burned nearby.
The quick-moving fire, which is currently being held, destroyed 28 homes and cottages and left two people dead.
Blue Bombers sign quarterback Collaros to a one-year extension
Per the Winnipeg Blue Bombers press release
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed quarterback Zach Collaros to a one-year contract extension through the 2026 Canadian Football League season.
Collaros is entering his sixth season with the Blue Bombers and has firmly established himself as one of the greatest pivots in franchise history.
U.S. door may open for canola
Crop would be eligible for biofuel tax credit under recent budget proposals in Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could contain some beautiful news for Canada’s canola growers.
The U.S. House of Representatives’ ways and means committee has released its draft proposals for the U.S. budget reconciliation bill.
The proposals include provisions to amend the controversial 45Z clean fuel production tax credit so that canola oil-based biodiesel and renewable diesel would be eligible for the credit.
Producer groups come together to help fund ag research facilities at U of S
Construction is underway at the University of Saskatchewan that will see critical facility improvements within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Two new facilities are being built - the Harrington Plant Growth Facility and the Soil Science Field Facility - while a portion of the Crop Science Field Lab is being renovated to provide additional workspace for the Crop Development Centre.
Yellowquill School students step up for Beautification Days
Students and staff at Yellowquill School are taking environmental responsibility into their own hands during the third annual Beautification Days here in Portage la Prairie,
Grade 5 teacher Cole Goyak has been spearheading their efforts for the past three years, organizing activities for staff and students to partake in.
"We take one day out of the year, usually around Earth Day, to pick up garbage and clean up our school grounds," Goyak explained. "It's about keeping the area safe and clean for everyone."