Michael Blume

1 day ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

The Portage la Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce, alongside the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC), hosted a candidates’ coffee event ahead of the federal election, offering residents face time with local contenders. Candidates who showed up included Conservative Branden Leslie, Liberal Robert Kreis, and People's Party of Canada Kevin Larson.

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Cassidy Hockin, an audit professional from Portage la Prairie, has been named a finalist for a global audit award and could soon be on her way to Amsterdam for the final selection. Hockin, who works for Meyers Norris Penny (MNP), said she was completely caught off guard when she learned about the nomination. “I got an email on April 1st, of all days, saying that I had been nominated for the Audit MVP Award by someone in our firm,” says Hockin.

3 days ago | discoverwestman.com | Michael Blume

Roland Thiessen, a Winkler-based business owner with agricultural operations in Manitoba and Ukraine, continues to support farming communities and displaced families in the war-torn country through his Into Action Foundation. He lives in Portage la Prairie and his humanitarian effort, launched after Russia’s 2022 invasion, focuses on food security and rebuilding livelihoods while Thiessen juggles his Canadian manufacturing ventures.

3 days ago | pembinavalleyonline.com | Michael Blume

Kathy Valentino, president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), says bail reform, infrastructure funding, and housing were the topics of the week at their recent spring convention. The event included discussions with provincial ministers, municipal leaders, and guest speakers, alongside sessions on topics ranging from code of conduct policies to mental health advocacy.

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Roland Thiessen, a Winkler-based business owner with agricultural operations in Manitoba and Ukraine, continues to support farming communities and displaced families in the war-torn country through his Into Action Foundation. He lives in Portage la Prairie and his humanitarian effort, launched after Russia’s 2022 invasion, focuses on food security and rebuilding livelihoods while Thiessen juggles his Canadian manufacturing ventures.