Portage

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. 

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."

On Wednesday evening, Wesley Hannah, chairperson of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) Portage Local, was honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal during a routine monthly general meeting—an award that took him entirely by surprise.

Dean Stewart has been across the Atlantic Ocean for several months, playing his hockey season with Vityaz Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. 

Stewart's first season in the KHL wrapped up with 52 games and 15 points to his credit, and he recently signed a contract extension to keep him in Moscow for another two seasons.

Among the major differences between playing in Canada and Russia, he notes, are the amount of help players get when it comes to adjusting to the new setting.

The unmistakable sounds of sirens, honking horns, and laughter filled the air at the BDO Centre in Portage la Prairie on Thursday evening, as the annual Touch-A-Truck event brought families together for an unforgettable hands-on experience.

Melodie Joy Kroeker (Holmes) of Glenboro/Belmont area, passed away on Monday May 12, 2025 at the Tri Lake Health Centre at the age of 51 years.

Smoke from a wildfire in Nopiming Provincial Park has drifted into the Portage la Prairie region, prompting a health advisory from government officials.

Environment Canada and Manitoba Health are warning of poor air quality and reduced visibility due to the smoke. The advisory urges residents to limit outdoor activities, especially vulnerable groups such as seniors, young children, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic health conditions.

THURSDAY, MAY 22ND

NHL
Playoffs - Best of 7
Eastern Conference Finals
Game 2
Florida 5 Carolina 0
Florida leads series 2-0

PWHL
Walter Cup Finals - Best of 5
Game 2
Minnesota 2 Ottawa 1 (Overtime)
Series tied 1-1

American Association of Professional Baseball
Milwaukee 7 Winnipeg 4

Temporary traffic changes are coming to Portage la Prairie’s Island Park area as crews prepare for hydro tower construction and road work related to Manitoba Hydro’s transmission infrastructure.

Portage la Prairie-based artist Yvette Cuthbert is one of three Manitoba artists featured in a new nature-themed art exhibit opening tonight at the Mennonite Heritage Archives (MHC) Gallery at Canadian Mennonite University.

The exhibit explores environmental themes and the far-reaching effects of climate change. Winnipeg-based artist Karen Cornelius’ tropical plant-inspired artwork will fill the main floor, while the upper level pairs Cuthbert’s vivid portrayals of British Columbia’s rainforests with fellow Portage artist Eveline Mangin Mauws’ prairie landscapes.