Portage

UPDATE: The stretch of highway was reopened around 1:40 p.m.

A motor vehicle collision has shut down the eastbound lanes of Highway 1 about three kilometres east of Highway 468.

The right lane is currently closed, and traffic is down to one lane.

The incident was first reported just after 8 a.m. this morning.

Drivers should expect delays in the area and use caution while crews respond.

Further updates will follow as they become available.

On the evening of July 17, 2025, RCMP Central Traffic Services were patrolling Highway 17 in the Rural Municipality of Fisher when they noticed a vehicle travelling 139 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

The excessive speed prompted a traffic stop at approximately 9:45 p.m.

During the stop, officers arrested the 23-year-old driver from Bowmanville, Ontario, after a search of the vehicle uncovered approximately 160 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine.

Drug paraphernalia was also found hidden inside a speaker in the car.

Rainfall amounts varied across southern Manitoba from yesterday through 6 a.m. this morning, according to the Manitoba Ag Weather Network.

Some communities received only light rain, while others saw more significant totals.

Here’s a look at recorded amounts:

The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026

Seeds Canada is looking for a new chief executive officer after Barry Senft announced he is stepping down from the role he’s held for about four years.

Senft will continue to serve as CEO until the end of January 2026.

“I think after five years, it’s time for new leadership,” he said during the 2025 Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City.

He said someone with more seeds experience would make sense now that the organization is up and running.

MONDAY, JULY 21ST

MLB
Toronto Blue Jays 4 New York Yankees 1

TUESDAY, JULY 22ND

Manitoba Junior Baseball League
Playoffs - Best of 5
Game 4
Elmwood at Pembina Valley - 7:00 PM
Elmwood leads series 2-1

The Arborg Agricultural Fair returned in full force this past weekend, filling the fairgrounds with a lively mix of horsepower, handmade goods, and hometown hospitality. 

Held just south of Arborg beside the Silver Community Centre, the two-day event ran Saturday and Sunday with everything from gymkhana events to wild pony races, local vendors, and two bustling beer gardens. 

If you’ve ever looked up at the stars and felt a twinge of cosmic wonder, now is your time to lean in. The Perseids meteor shower is lighting up the night sky and Kenton Dyck from the Astro Club says it’s one of the most spectacular astronomical events of the year. Even better? You don’t need a telescope to see it.

“You just need the good old Mark 1 eyeball,” Dyck laughs. “No gear. No telescope. Just your eyes and a bit of time under the stars, it’s gorgeous every time.”

Tim Hortons locations in Portage la Prairie raise a combined total of $8,297 during this year’s Camp Day, held July 16, with customers turning out in full force to support youth from underserved communities.

The funds go directly to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, which offer leadership-focused camp experiences aimed at building confidence and life skills in young people across the country.

Staff at both Portage stores reported steady foot traffic and high engagement throughout the day, with a wide range of ways for people to give back.

The Manitoba government is investing more than $2 million to improve Spruce Woods Provincial Park in the Westman region.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes makes the announcement at the park and says the investment reflects the province’s commitment to better outdoor spaces for families.

Just because you can’t see the sun doesn’t mean it’s not there.

“Sun safety still matters on cloudy days,” explains Karen Faurschou, an educator with Central Plains Cancer Services. “Up to 80% of UV rays can penetrate clouds, so even when it feels cool or overcast you can still get sunburned.”

Manitoba has so far had a mostly hot, sunny summer season. People of all ages are enjoying the outdoors, but the fun of beach days, bike rides and picnics should not distract from the importance of UV protection.