6+ hour, 9+ min ago  (288+ words) The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre continues to expand its programming across education, employment and settlement services as it responds to rising demand from newcomers and residents in the Portage la Prairie region. At its annual general meeting this week,…...

14+ hour, 9+ min ago  (167+ words) Manitoba paramedics will soon be doing more than responding to medical emergencies. Starting next month, they'll also be helping seniors combat loneliness and social isolation through a new social prescribing initiative. Starting in June, paramedics in rural communities will begin…...

14+ hour, 9+ min ago  (419+ words) Two orphaned black bear cubs rescued near Marchand are now recovering together at Manitoba's only rehabilitation'centre'for injured and orphaned black bears.' Last week, two young sibling cubs arrived at'Black Bear Rescue Manitoba'in Stonewall'after being found in the same area following…...

14+ hour, 9+ min ago  (338+ words) An evening of blues music and storytelling filled The Basement Theatre on Thursday night as longtime musician David Essigs performed for a dedicated crowd during Blues'In'The'Basement." Essigs, who travelled from Protection Island, B. C. , stopped in Portage la Prairie as part of…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (249+ words) A police vehicle was rammed and an officer was injured after a stolen vehicle allegedly fled from Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) members in Sandy Bay First Nation early Friday morning. MFNPS says the incident began shortly before 5: 00 a. m. on…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (671+ words) Crowds gather for Touch A Truck Portage Online...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (149+ words) Favourable conditions are developing this afternoon across western Manitoba for the formation of funnel clouds, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. A special weather statement has been issued for the region. These funnel clouds typically form under weak rotation…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (403+ words) Community members gathered at River Road Co-op Gas Bar on May 15 to support the Highway Community Kitchen during a lunchtime BBQ fundraiser held in partnership with Homestead Co-op. The event helped raise money for the organization's daily meal program while…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (412+ words) The City of Portage la Prairie is beginning the search for a new fire chief as officials work to maintain leadership within one of the municipality's key emergency services. The move comes during a period of transition for the department,…...

2+ day, 31+ min ago  (72+ words) Emergency crews, including fire, police, and EMS, responded to a multi-vehicle collision at 2nd Street NW and Lorne Avenue Friday afternoon at around 4: 30 p. m. The crash appeared to involve a Jeep and Ford Fusion. The road was blocked as a local tow…...