RCAF gala a classy affair The Portage Citizen The Royal Canadian Air Force Gala (RCAF) black tie fundraising gala is right around the corner. Possibly the classiest public event in Portage la Prairie and area – tux and evening gowns – the April 21 gala…
MCC helps Habitat for Humanity raise $3,000 Submitted Habitat for Humanity Day March 27 at Portage MCC Thrift Shop netted Habitat $3,000. It was the eleventh event Portage MCC partnered with Habitat for Humanity to host a special fundraising day, with a set amount…
Steeden steals show The Portage Citizen Ryle Ann Steeden was awarded first prize in the annual Manitoba Country Voice amateur talent contest March 31 at the William Glesby Centre. She also received the crowd’s personal stamp of approval earning the People’s Choice Award. Nine contestants:…
Portage doesn’t rank in worst roads campaign The Portage Citizen Apparently Portage potholes and bumps aren’t making the grade in this year’s CAA Manitoba Worst Roads campaign. Except for Provincial Road 247 at LaSalle and Provincial Road 450 at Boissevain, as of April 2 the…
BOOM TOWN! The Portage Citizen The “B” word is increasingly slipping off more local tongues. What does it mean?Quietly, but assertively, Vern May, Portage Regional Economic Development (PRED) executive director may be the first municipal official to state Portage la Prairie and area is in…
Real estate to make steady gains The Portage Citizen The coming influx of new workers and their families to Portage la Prairie attracted by new jobs at Roquette when it is built and when Simplot expands will put expected and unexpected pressure in the real…
Hotels bookings will be full in 2018/19 The Portage Citizen Book your room now, when construction ramps up, you might not get one. By many accounts, 2017 was a good year for local hoteliers and 2018 continues to build a head of steam. With spades…
PLPSD watches growth trend The Portage Citizen The Portage la Prairie School Division (PLPSD) is arguably the largest service supplier here and is keeping close watch on the area’s recent economic windfall and how it will play out for the school division. PLPSD Superintendent Todd…
Christians celebrate Passover with Seder banquet Submitted The congregation of The Good Shepherd church celebrated Seder on March 24 with a traditional banquet. The practice of celebrating Seder marks the beginning of the Jewish Festival of Passover. For most Christians the Seder is…
Seeds planted at healthy cooking get together Submitted Organizers say “out of the program the ideas that a relationship developed between participants that might result in a joint vegetable garden or cooking coop. The program was open to anyone looking for a way to stretch…