Portage

Field work is pretty much complete in Manitoba and it is the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from conferences to trade shows and more. Some of these events focus on woman and all they bring to the industry.

The Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference, an annual highlight for women involved in agriculture, is set to take place from November 18th to 20th in Winnipeg. Co-chair Doris Doelger is a co-chair and speaks passionately about the events, admitting her current job came as a result of a past conference.

A new social sports league is making its way into Portage la Prairie, as The Portage Cornhole Club prepares to host its first tournament this month. The event, taking place on November 23 in the Glesby Center, marks the beginning of a winter series that aims to keep the popular backyard game alive throughout the colder months.

Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadian officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former president on his extraordinary comeback.

"I will govern by a simple motto: promises made, promises kept," Trump said to cheering party faithful at a Florida watch party.

Trump was elected the 47th president of the U.S. amidst a deeply divided America by prevailing among voters in the key battleground states.

Update:

A press release has announced that the Trans-Canada highway is now open by St. Francois Xavier is back open, after a collision earlier today.

Original Story:

Ice is being blamed for an accident on the Trans-Canada highway 60 kilometers east of Portage this morning. The accident happened on the bridge over the Assiniboine River near the white horse statue at St. Francois Xavier. 

Eastbound lanes (lanes going toward Winnipeg) were closed most of the day due to the accident but reopened just after 5 p.m.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. 

Trump staged a major political comeback, securing the necessary 270 electoral college votes to win the presidency in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

This concludes a turbulent campaign for Trump, which included being convicted of 34 felonies in a hush-money case and two assassination attempts. 

Tuesday, November 5th

Zone 4 High School Hockey League
Garden Valley 3 Portage Collegiate 1

U18 Women's National Hockey Championship
@ Quispamsis, New Brunswick
Preliminary Round
Manitoba 2 Ontario Blue 1

Communities in Bloom has awarded Portage la Prairie a five-bloom rating—the highest possible—for the second year in a row.

City Councillor Terrie Porter attended the gathering of judges around late July and early August and was present at the Communities in Bloom conference a few weeks ago.

This past Monday, Nov. 4, Portage la Prairie Member of the Legislative Assembly Jeff Bereza presented a private member's statement honouring the Portage District General Hospital Foundation. The MLA referenced the longstanding local charity, noting its high regard among donors, healthcare staff, and citizens of the Portage la Prairie region.

Youth For Christ (YFC) hosted their annual fundraising banquet on Friday night, where people came out in support of the organization. Executive Director Art Schroeder details what happened there.

Former president Donald Trump is poised to return to White House after a polarizing U.S. election that deeply divided the country.

The U.S. election on Tuesday saw Trump post early wins in critical states by taking Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. 

Vice-President Kamala Harris did not appear at her election night party at her alma mater Howard University in Washington. 

Top aides told the audience that Democrats would continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted.