Portage

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.

There’s good news for pet owners in Portage la Prairie. 

Eight months after the closure of the Portage Veterinary Hospital left a gap in local animal care, two Manitoba veterinarians are stepping in to fill that need. Dr. Marie North and Dr. Rebecca Zettler have announced plans to open a new pet clinic, Prairie Vet, on Saskatchewan Ave. 

A new Rogers cell tower has been installed at Delta Beach, marking a major improvement for residents and visitors who’ve long struggled with unreliable coverage across the southern tip of Lake Manitoba. 

Delays and construction timeline 

Rick Henderson, a longtime resident, says the tower is a welcome change after years of weak signal and stalled progress. 

Portage MLA Jeff Bereza is calling the recent Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) conference in Winnipeg one of the best agriculture events he's attended.

The gathering, held July 15–16 at the Delta Hotel, brings together industry leaders, elected officials, and farm organizations from across Canada. It includes a CFA Board of Directors meeting, a half-day policy summit, and an afternoon roundtable discussion.

Although tensions around U.S. auto tariffs have made headlines, a Portage la Prairie dealership says it hasn’t felt any impact at the local level, at least not yet.

Travis McKim, General Manager at Craig Dunn Motor City, says their dealership remains largely unaffected so far thanks to how their vehicle suppliers are handling the situation.

“We haven’t really seen any price increases tariff related on any of our inventory or any of our incoming stuff yet,” notes McKim. “Our manufacturers have been eating the tariffs essentially.”

The Delta Beach Association (DBA) held its 2024/2025 Annual General Meeting on July 7 at the Oakland Recreation Centre, where 45 members gathered in person to meet quorum and review a year of progress, community initiatives and legal restructuring.

The World Junior Hockey Championships are set to take place in Minnesota this coming December, and as they approach, some special events are being planned, as well as opportunities for fans to already invest in their home country team in person.

Minnesota prepares to welcome fans and future stars for 50th anniversary of World Juniors

Covering more than 100 acres of historical displays, demonstrations, and attractions, the Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede in Austin, Manitoba is a celebration of prairie heritage that attracts thousands of visitors each summer. With so much ground to cover, the on-site shuttle system is more than just a convenience – it's a necessity.

The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new "united Team Canada" approach at the Council of the Federation will lead to harmonization of nurses' licences across the country.

The association was among a number of health-care advocacy groups at the recent annual meeting of Canada's premiers.

While health care tends to take centre stage when the premiers meet, this year's gathering with Prime Minister Mark Carney was dominated by discussion of U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war.