Tweed dispensary in Portage
Tweed, a long time cannabis grower from Smith Falls ON put its sign up April 8 at the former Canadian Food Inspection Agency building on Saskatchewan Ave. and 3 St. E. On its website, Tweed explains that since 2014 it has been producing high-quality cannabis products for tens of thousands of Canadians. Tweed is part…
“This Is Me” musical opening night a success
If advance ticket sales for the Prairie Drama Academy production of “This Is Me”, a musical based on the Barnum and Bailey Circus story, is an indication of how the next three shows will roll out, Portagers are hungry for a well-performed musical. The story takes an inside look at the freaks Barnum and Bailey…
This Saturday will be the last “1st Saturday Coffee House” at the Portage La Prairie Regional Library until the first Saturday in October. The acoustic-only open mic format has become a favourite amongst not only the casual performer but judging by the March Coffee House attendance, the free matinee event has found its niche.…
Central Plains Cancer Services is celebrating 20 years of serving Portage and area citizens and is inviting the public to visit them April 4 for a “Come & Go” between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Central Plains Cancer Services is celebrating 20 years of serving Portage and area citizens and is inviting the public to visit them April 4 for a “Come & Go” between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Cancer Services is located at 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E. Only two days later, La Prairie Lioness Club invites you to…
They were brave! They were bruised! They were who they were meant to be…Are you? A huge stage is now constructed at the Herman Prior Activity Centre and beginning April 4, Prairie Drama Academy is presenting the musical “This is Me” a song and dance look at the “Greatest Show on Earth” and the sideshow…
The Portage Citizen The sold-out crowd Saturday night at the Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment centre was truly the big winner, but Corrie Budd walked away with the cash and a recording deal. Budd pocketed the $500 first prize cheque at the third annual Manitoba Country Voice talent show, but her performance also earned her…
Province announces ambulance fees now reduced to maximum of $250 Keeping its promise to provide families with more affordable emergency medical services (EMS), the Manitoba government has reduced ambulance fees, effective immediately, to no more than $250 per ride, Premier Brian Pallister announced April 1. “Three years ago, Manitobans were paying the highest ambulance…
Recording deal included in Manitoba Country Voice prize packet The Portage Citizen Saturday night will mean a little bit more to Keara Barrett, Kelly MacAulay, Sam Murray, Ariel Isbister, Janalee Bell, Jennifer Campbell, Cody Wilkinson, Corrie Bud, Brett Forzley and Ayla Palmer all finalist in the third annual Manitoba Country Voice talent show. The 10…
Once again Mayfair Farms has been recognized as a top Manitoba farm family. In February this year, The Portage la Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce gave the nod to Mayfair Farms as its choice as Farm Family of the Year during “An Evening of Excellence in Agriculture”. A few days ago Mayfair Farms was…
Big Brothers Big Sisters is once again telling Portagers ‘the sky is the limit’. In the business of helping area youth develop into fine adults, this Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser is also about helping adults recharge with a getaway while helping support a great operation. Big Brothers Big Sisters is auctioning one roundtrip flight…