Portage

The Portage Terriers will look to extend their season tonight, by tying their second round series against the Dauphin Kings.

Portage won the last contest by a 3-0 score, with Mitchell Kathler recording his first shutout of the playoffs. 

Scoring leader Cam Bullinger led the way in the game with a pair of points, and the team will likely need more production from their top performers to knot up the series.

A win in tonight's game would see Game 7 go down at Stride Place on Wednesday, April 16 with puck drop at 7:30 p.m.

As spring thaw reshapes Manitoba’s fields, local farmers like Carl Stewart of Stewart Brothers Farms are balancing cautious optimism with challenges posed by weather delays and newly implemented tariffs. Recently, Stewart shared insights into the region’s agricultural outlook amid fluctuating conditions and evolving trade policies.

“The ditches are starting to open up, the water is starting to flow,” Stewart says. “The forecast is hit and miss between lots of rain and no rain, so fingers crossed for some favorable spring conditions here.”

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 member Bob Oldford announces $6,450 raised in under a month for downtown Portage la Prairie’s cenotaph expansion at Veterans Memorial Park. The project aims to enhance the memorial site near City Hall, with half the funds needed locally.

“We have raised $6,450 towards the cenotaph”

Oldford says the Legion hopes to start groundwork once frost clears. Donations can be made at City Hall with tax receipts issued. “It would be nice to raise it all locally,” he adds, noting pending grant applications to war memorial groups.

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Dr. Wade Abbott and his research team at AAFC Lethbridge are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at unlocking new possibilities for the humble field pea, a crop primarily known for its use in food production.

The project will explore underutilized aspects of the legume, including its protein, starch, and fibre, with an eye on developing new food and non-food products that could benefit both the agricultural and industrial sectors.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH

NHL
Edmonton 4 Winnipeg 1
*Jets clinched first overall in the regular season

IIHF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Round Robin
USA 2 Canada 1

MLB
Toronto 7 Baltimore 6

Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.

"We have seen some unexpectedly high increases from school divisions," Finance Minister Adrien Sala said in an interview.

It’s where you go to fill your tank, stock up on groceries, pick up your prescriptions, or get supplies for your farm and home. It’s also where investment in the community is taken just as seriously as serving it.

Manitoba goaltender Raygan Kirk has had a terrific season with the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres and the rookie has enjoyed every moment of being a professional hockey player.

Coming out of college, Kirk admits that getting used to the schedule has been a lot of fun but it has taken some time to get accustomed to it all. "It's been a lot of fun so far, it's flown, it's crazy to think playoffs start in May, but it's been a lot of fun but I really can't get over just how fast it's all flown by."

From early success as a Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) Saint to overcoming multiple injuries and redefining her path, athlete Simone Crevier has never let setbacks slow her down. She recently capped off her final year at the University of Manitoba (UM) by earning the prestigious Spirit of the Bison award in recognition of a journey marked by hard work, determination, and an unshakable will to keep moving forward.