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 Domestic violence in Manitoba higher than average
Manitobans face more domestic violence than people almost anywhere else in the country, new figures from Statistics Canada show. The province is well above the national average of 294 assaults per 100,000 people, with 430.[...]
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 An interview with Vince Li
On May 19, 2012, I, Chris Summerville, CEO of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada held my regular meeting with Vince Li, the person living with schizophrenia who beheaded Tim McLean.[...]
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 SIN cards to be scrapped
The Government of Canada recently decided that it would scrap the Social Insurance Number (SIN) cards in an effort to prevent identity fraud.[...]
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 Insects pose pesky problems for farmers
As the early seeding season picks up in the Central Plains, farmers and producers should be aware of insects and diseases out there plaguing crops. Early seeding signs have shown a number of different stresses including flea beetle damage, wind damage and some cases of seedling blight.[...]
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 Residents ask about future of Delta Beach campground
Local residents who enjoy camping at Delta Beach campsite over the summer showed up at Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie council Tuesday to enquire about restoring the campsite to its original condition.[...]
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 Southport officially opens Barker Building
Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. honoured a legendary Canadian fighter pilot Tuesday morning as it held he official opening of the Barker Building named for William "Billy" George Barker. "It's such an honour to have it named after a real local Manitoba hero.[...]
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 Demolition of damaged cottages to proceed
A number of the cottages at Delta Beach that were destroyed in the 2011 flood will now be demolished, it was reported at RM of Portage council on May 22. A total of 17 cottages will be demolished -- seven on the east side and 10 on the west side.[...]
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 New computers for the RM
The RM of Portage gave the go ahead at its council meeting Tuesday and purchased a couple of new computers for staff. Following council, Reeve Kam Blight said the RM's shop foreman and the survey department will each receive a new Toshiba laptop at a total cost of $2,577 for the two new computers.[...]
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 Safe Boating Awareness Week continues
Safe Boating Awareness Week kicked off this past Saturday and will run until this Friday. "We want to create awareness when boating and what better way to do that than working with the province?" said Chief Executive Officer of the Lifesaving Society Manitoba Branch Inc.[...]
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 RM purchases new trucks
RM of Portage crews will be up to grade with the purchase of some new semi trucks. At RM or Portage Tuesday, council gave the OK to purchase two semi trucks. "We are replacing two 2008 Peterbilt highway tractors.[...]
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 Province provides $1.2 million in new EAL funding
Students with limited ability in English and those who are recent newcomers from war-torn countries will receive new dedicated support through the provincial English as an Additional Language (EAL) and the Intensive Newcomer Support (INS) grants, which will help them thrive and succeed in school.[...]
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 Blue Bomber licence plate unveiled
The Province of Manitoba introduced the newly designed Winnipeg Blue Bombers licence plate on Tuesday. "The new plates look very sleek and professional," said Bomber fan, Subhdeep Sidhu.[...]
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Trojans baseball 1-1 at zone tournament
The Portage Collegiate Institute Trojans baseball team was .500 at the Zone 4 tournament at Republic of Manitobah Park on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to take home the title. PCI opened by eking out a 3-2 win over Morris.[...]
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 Two car crash on Saskatchewan Ave.
Portage Emergency Services were call to a two vehicle crash at Saskatchewan Ave. in front of Portage Toyota. The crash involved a car and a van - the car rested on the left shoulder of Saskatchewan Ave.[...]
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 Many supporters turn out for Pallister barbecue
There was a healthy turnout of supporters for the barbecue to launch Brian Pallister's campaign office in Portage la Prairie Tuesday. Progressive Conservative members and other supporters gathered outside Pallister's office at 350 River Road at the east end of Portage during the lunch hour.[...]
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 Successful year for Kids' Club
The Portage la Prairie Salvation Army's Kids' Club has proven a success after running for the past year. Lieut. Graciela Arkell said the club has been running since September and wlll wrap up for this year later in June.[...]
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 Macdonald home destoryed by fire
Portage Emergency Services attended a house fire southeast of Macdonald, Monday, that saw the home completely destroyed. When crews arrived on the scene just before 7:00 p.m. the home was already engulfed in flames.[...]
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 Baseball stars scouted for Team Manitoba
Team Manitoba's map to the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, Que. will have a fairly large star plastered over Portage la Prairie. Republic of Manitobah Park hosted 38 players for Baseball Manitoba's selection camp this weekend.[...]
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 Bikers ride to end violence against women
From working together as sword fighters at the Medieval Times in Toronto to riding over 4,500 km to Vancouver: this is the reality for Alexander Waddling and Danny Surjanac.[...]
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 Plans moving along for Portage exhibition
Portage Industrial Exhibition Association is getting ready to hold its annual show at the exhibition grounds in Portage la Prairie this summer. The Portage fair, which is in its 140th year, runs from July 7 to 9 at Island Park.[...]
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 Annual Show and Shine coming up
Car buffs will want to mark June 10 on their calendars, the date of the upcoming 'Cruisin' the Island' Vintage Cruisers Annual Show and Shine in Portage la Prairie. The event will feature a variety of classic and vintage vehicles at the show at Island Park from 10 a.m.[...]
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