The stage at the William Glesby Centre is likely recognized as the premier venue for live entertainment in Portage la Prairie, but the acoustics in the Galleria, the hallway that runs through the building, has intrigued more than one musician. Maybe the Galleria could become an “Off-Broadway” type venue for acoustic performances? One local musician…
Portage la Prairie RCMP received a call at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 16, reporting a stabbing in the 500 block of 4 St. NW. Several individuals transported themselves to the hospital. Statements from witnesses indicate that a 39-year-old female from Portage la Prairie stabbed a 30-year-old female also from Portage la Prairie. Police learned…
The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la Prairie, Treherne, Amaranth and the surrounding Rural Municipalities). The reporting dates are between 2019-11-11 and 2019-11-17. During this time period, police responded to 271 calls for service Traffic violations 68 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act) 9 Vehicle Collisions 2 …
Manitoba RCMP discovered several serious threats directed at police on Nov. 13, which were posted on a public social media account. An investigation was immediately initiated, which led police to a 30-year-old male suspect from the RM of Fisher. Officers from the Fisher Branch RCMP checked several locations, but could not locate the suspect. On…
Johnny Dietrich’s 13th annual Voices of the Prairies concert Saturday night attracted nearly 500 to a full-on variety show featuring three acts. The Canad Inns main ballroom was set up to welcome 417, but as the Saturday night breeze blew in more guests, volunteers began to haul out extra seating to fill the large room.…
The RCMP is continuing to ask for the public's assistance in locating Derek Whisenand, a 28-year-old American male, who is wanted out of Texas for Murder. The investigation has determined that during the week of June 24, 2019, Derek Whisenand illegally crossed into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba. He was seen on June 26, 2019, at…
Even after all these years, Johnny Dietrich doesn’t have a problem putting a fresh spin on his annual Voices of the Prairie benefit show. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Canad Inns, the 13th year of Voices of the Prairie will feature fan requests, along with original songs “and we'll have enough new…
The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la Prairie, Treherne, Amaranth and the surrounding Rural Municipalities). The reporting dates are between Nov. 4 -10. During this time period police responded to 259 calls for service Traffic violations 75 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act) 6 Vehicle Collisions 1 Impaired…
Eight-in-ten winter tire owners say winter tires have saved them from a hazardous situation: survey Winter tire use has risen dramatically over the past five years, but driver education about safety benefits remains essential to wintertime road safety. Three-in-ten drivers outside Quebec still do not use winter tires. Cambridge, November 12, 2019 – Eighty percent…
The stage at the William Glesby Centre is likely recognized as the premier venue for live entertainment in Portage la Prairie, but the acoustics in the Galleria, the hallway that runs through the building, has intrigued more than one musician. Maybe the Galleria could become an “Off-Broadway” type venue for acoustic performances? One local musician…
Portage la Prairie RCMP received a call at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 16, reporting a stabbing in the 500 block of 4 St. NW. Several individuals transported themselves to the hospital. Statements from witnesses indicate that a 39-year-old female from Portage la Prairie stabbed a 30-year-old female also from Portage la Prairie. Police learned…
The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la Prairie, Treherne, Amaranth and the surrounding Rural Municipalities). The reporting dates are between 2019-11-11 and 2019-11-17. During this time period, police responded to 271 calls for service Traffic violations 68 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act) 9 Vehicle Collisions 2 …
Manitoba RCMP discovered several serious threats directed at police on Nov. 13, which were posted on a public social media account. An investigation was immediately initiated, which led police to a 30-year-old male suspect from the RM of Fisher. Officers from the Fisher Branch RCMP checked several locations, but could not locate the suspect. On…
Johnny Dietrich’s 13th annual Voices of the Prairies concert Saturday night attracted nearly 500 to a full-on variety show featuring three acts. The Canad Inns main ballroom was set up to welcome 417, but as the Saturday night breeze blew in more guests, volunteers began to haul out extra seating to fill the large room.…
The RCMP is continuing to ask for the public's assistance in locating Derek Whisenand, a 28-year-old American male, who is wanted out of Texas for Murder. The investigation has determined that during the week of June 24, 2019, Derek Whisenand illegally crossed into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba. He was seen on June 26, 2019, at…
Even after all these years, Johnny Dietrich doesn’t have a problem putting a fresh spin on his annual Voices of the Prairie benefit show. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Canad Inns, the 13th year of Voices of the Prairie will feature fan requests, along with original songs “and we'll have enough new…
The following is a summary of police activity in the Central Plains Area (Portage la Prairie, Treherne, Amaranth and the surrounding Rural Municipalities). The reporting dates are between Nov. 4 -10. During this time period police responded to 259 calls for service Traffic violations 75 Traffic Offences (Highway Traffic Act) 6 Vehicle Collisions 1 Impaired…
Eight-in-ten winter tire owners say winter tires have saved them from a hazardous situation: survey Winter tire use has risen dramatically over the past five years, but driver education about safety benefits remains essential to wintertime road safety. Three-in-ten drivers outside Quebec still do not use winter tires. Cambridge, November 12, 2019 – Eighty percent…