CJPG (Portage la Prairie, MB)

1 day ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Dennis Nykolation reflects on a career that stretches back more than 70 years, beginning when his parents first encouraged him to practice violin at the age of seven. By 13, he was already playing in adult dance bands in Fisher Branch, Manitoba, joining musicians on accordion, guitar, and drums. He says his musical path later took him to Winnipeg for work, where he reunited with friends to form the Interlake Polka Kings in the early 2000s.

2 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Robin Bourke, Settlement Worker at the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre, says they are thrilled to launch new community yoga classes at Island Park thanks to a recent grant. "We did receive a grant, and Lynn Bereza is instructing yoga, and we invited the whole community," says Bourke. The first session attracted 22 participants, and the program will continue through June with sessions every Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. at Island Park. "We had a good workout yesterday," adds Bourke.

2 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Jody Williams of Portage la Prairie recently captured the men’s singles title in his age division at the 2025 Pickleball Manitoba Provincial Championships. The event took place last weekend at Winnipeg’s Dakota Community Centre. Williams says he competed in the Men's (3.5) 60 to 69-year-old group and played seven games over four hours. “I was lucky enough to win my division,” he notes.

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care is expanding measles vaccine eligibility for infants affected by ongoing wildfires in the province. Children between six months and under 12 months of age who have been evacuated from their home communities are now eligible for one dose of the MMR vaccine. This dose is in addition to the routine immunization schedule, which already includes doses at 12 months and between four and six years of age.

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Carleen Wollman grew up in Portage la Prairie before moving north about five and a half years ago when her husband joined the RCMP. After spending two years in Moose Lake, they relocated to Cranberry Portage, where they chose to stay even after his initial posting ended. They fell in love with the community and the area, deciding to extend their time there. Despite now facing evacuation for the second consecutive year, Wollman says they remain committed to their adopted home.