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Portage Celebrates Diversity festival Aug. 18
All are welcome to attend this third annual celebration of culture and diversity in Portage la Prairie. Formerly known as the Newcomers’ Summer Festival, Portage Celebrates Diversity is a free fun-filled community festival where you can experience new cultures and meet new people, organizers say….
BBQ Fundraiser July 25 at Herman Prior
Herman Prior Activity Centre volunteers Barbara LaFreniere, left, and Joan Hewson show off some of the goodies being baked in preparation for the July 25 BBQ and Bake sale fundraiser. The fun gets underway at 11 a.m. and goes until 1:30 p.m. “Volunteers from the…
Portage Pride takes to the street
The Portage Citizen — The third annual Portage la Prairie Pride Parade — the kick off to a day of celebrating diversity — didn’t wilt under what was reputed to be the hottest July 7 in 80 years. Hundreds still came out to march, hear…
Portage Pride to gather Saturday a.m.
The Portage Citizen — Rain or shine this Saturday, Portage la Prairie’s LGBTTQ2 community and its supporters will take part in the March for Equality. Portage Pride first marched here in Aug. 2016. Since then the march has morphed into the March for Equality, explaining…
Canada Day 2018
The rain came down in buckets at one point causing many to flee for cover, but celebrating Canada’s 151 birthday July 1 at Stride Place was still enjoyed and appreciated by many. Here’s a look at the day in pictures. Mickey Dumont/Citizen photos And…
CSBC wants to keep Canadian anglers safe on the water
National Fishing Week in Canada June 30 – July 8. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) wants to remind anglers that wearing your lifejacket is even more important than wearing your ‘lucky fishing hat’. But they do share one trait. They both have to be…
PCI grads ready to take on the world
Some of Portage’s biggest smiles were seen on young and more experienced faces as the community gathered to congratulate a large collection of youth as they say goodbye to high school and hello to fresh endeavours, whatever they may be. PCI Valedictorian Tee-Tee Appah summed…
Second “gathering” all about healing
Submitted — The second All Nations Gathering of Indigenous Spirituality and Cultural Awareness at ECHO: Enchanted Healing Oasis is set for June 28 to July 1 this year just outside of Portage la Prairie and people are encouraged to stop in and take part in…
Library book sale coming
The Portage Citizen — Suzy Laevens dresses up a window at the Portage La Prairie Regional Library to advertise its annual book sale. The library holds its annual book sale from the beginning of July to the end of August, perfect timing to stock up…