5+ hour, 32+ min ago  (556+ words) For a group of Oakville School students, lessons about Canada didn't just come from textbooks this year; they came from walking historic streets, standing beneath towering waterfalls, and seeing the country's capital up close. A recent week-long trip to Montreal,…...

5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (209+ words) Portage la Prairie RCMP recently made several arrests in an effort to tackle rising retail theft in the city's west end and downtown. The enforcement initiative targeted repeat offenders and aimed to protect local businesses from ongoing losses. The operation…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (188+ words) What began as a reported group theft at a local business quickly narrowed down to a single suspect, leading to the arrest of a Selkirk man just days later. Selkirk RCMP say they were called to a business in the…...

21+ hour, 29+ min ago  (532+ words) For Ryan Botterill, hockey has always been more than just a game. It is a passion that has shaped his path from local rinks in Portage la Prairie to competing at the NCAA level. Botterill talks about the ride to…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (455+ words) Portage la Prairie businesses have just days left to apply for funding aimed at improving storefronts and boosting curb appeal across the city. The 2026 Business Storefront Improvement Grant is a partnership between the City of Portage la Prairie and the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (49+ words) Winter weather is affecting schools across the region today. These closures are due to weather conditions, snowpack, and reduced visibility: Highway 5, from Ochre River to Grandview" Highway 10, from the North Entrance Riding Mountain National Park to Pine River." Highway 20 Ochre…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (499+ words) Residents in Portage la Prairie are benefiting from faster access to critical care thanks to local infrastructure and aviation expertise, with one STARS pilot pointing to major improvements in patient transport and response efficiency. Rob Kamphuis, a STARS pilot from…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (327+ words) Unrau Auctions'is preparing for one of its busiest events of the year, as its'Spring 2026 Consignment Sale'returns on April 8 with a broad selection of farm, recreational and industrial equipment.' Hosted online and based out of the'company's yard near Mac Gregor, MB....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (293+ words) Canada's beef cattle industry is entering an important phase in the update of the Beef Cattle Code of Practice, with the public comment period opening on Monday, April 13, 2026. The Code provides national standards for the care and handling of beef…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (718+ words) Rae Warburton Reunited with her husband, Bob, the family announce the peaceful passing of Rae Warburton on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Rae was born in Winnipeg, the third daughter of Rev. Clifford and Leona Matchett. Rae lived in Winnipeg, Souris and had…...