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Prairie Pregnancy Support team reps Portage Terriers at national event
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (721+ words) For staff and volunteers at the Prairie Pregnancy Support Centre, a recent national conference in British Columbia was more than a professional development opportunity, but a reminder of the deeply personal, often emotional work behind supporting people facing unexpected pregnancies…...
Science night connects families at North Memorial School
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (631+ words) An after-hours science event at North Memorial School is bringing families together through hands-on learning, giving parents and students the chance to explore STEM concepts side by side in an engaging environment. Principal Valerie Smith says the evening was designed…...
DSFM navigates student AI chatbot use as province considers new rules
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (922+ words) With recent discussions about a'potential ban'on social media and AI chatbots in Manitoba, school division leaders are paying close attention to what the province may decide. For the'Division scolaire franco-manitobaine'(DSFM), those conversations come as the division continues to see…...
RM of Portage approves Southport subdivision as major training campus plan moves ahead
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (542+ words) The RM of Portage la Prairie has approved a key subdivision tied to Southport Aerospace Centre's long-term expansion plans, clearing the way for a major redevelopment that will reshape the site into a next-generation military flight training campus over the…...
Just in time for Mother's Day: Bloom Greenhouse opens its doors in Portage
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (208+ words) Portage and area residents can now access fabulous floral finds closer to home at Bloom Greenhouse by Go-Green Lawn and Landscaping." "Greenhouse and landscaping, they go hand in hand," saysowner Jose Poblano. "We hadthe opportunity to work with this greenhouse…...
Portage responds to federal economic update; Masi pushes for faster infrastructure funding, GST share
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (695+ words) Portage la Prairie Councillor and Manitoba Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Member, Joe Masi, is calling for faster federal infrastructure funding and new revenue tools for municipalities following the Government of Canada's2026 Spring Economic Update. Masi said timely investment…...
Hundreds surprised as Portage initiative turns everyday moments into kindness
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (769+ words) The spirit of generosity was on full display across Portage la Prairie this week as the Community Foundation of Portage & District turned everyday errands into unexpected moments of kindness. From coffee runs and meals out to swims and community activities,…...
Portage ARC explores city hall, building community connection
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (455+ words) A recent visit to Portage la Prairie City Hall is giving participants from Portage ARC Industries more than just a'tour,'it's'offering a chance to better understand their city while building confidence and independence through real-world experiences." Tamara Vrooman, recreation coordinator…...
Portage policing calls jump in first quarter of 2026
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (452+ words) Calls for service increased in the first three months of 2026 in Portage la Prairie, with both community safety officers and RCMP reporting higher activity compared to the same period last year. The Community Safety Officer (CSO) program handled 180 calls between…...
Coldwell highlights growth, services, and community events
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (585+ words) Residents in the RM of Coldwell are seeing steady improvements across infrastructure, emergency services, and community programming, as local leadership continues to invest in both essential services and long-term development. Reeve Virgil Johnson says the municipality has focused on strengthening…...