CJPG (Portage la Prairie, MB)

CJPG-FM is a Canadian radio station licensed to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. It broadcasts on 96.5 FM and features a hot adult contemporary format under the name "Mix 96.5." The station is owned by Golden West Broadcasting and shares its location at 2390 Sissons Drive with its sister stations, CFRY and CHPO-FM.

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#246621

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#7632

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#235

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Midland MLA Lauren Stone criticizes NDP tax moves in spring session

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Midland MLA Lauren Stone is calling out the provincial government’s decisions during the recent legislative session, saying affordability challenges are being made worse by new tax policies. Stone reflects on the session and says the NDP’s approach has been reactive, not planned. Stone says Manitobans are already feeling the effects of the rising cost of living, and new government policy is adding to the pressure.
4-H calves ready to shine at Portage Ex Fair

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

After months of dedication and hands-on experience, young members of the Portage and Oakville 4-H Beef Clubs are preparing for one of their biggest events of the year, the annual 4-H sale. The sale takes place on July 4 at 2 p.m. at the Portage Ex fairgrounds, inside the 4-H barns. A complimentary beef-on-a-bun lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. for buyers ahead of the auction.
PCI Trojans cap perfect season with championship soccer win

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

The PCI Trojans boys soccer team has wrapped up an undefeated season with a 1-0 win over the Oak Park Raiders, securing the WWAC Tier 2 Varsity AAAA Championship on June 12. Grade 12 students Cade Friesen and Owen Kristoff have both been with the program for four years and say the win capped off their high school careers perfectly. “We've gone to the championship twice, my Grade 9 and 10 year, and then last year we had some problems... so we didn't go to championship,” Kristoff says.
Scoreboard/Line-up - Friday, June 20

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

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Central Plains U16 girls wrap season after solid Central Canadian run

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

The Central Plains U16 girls basketball club has wrapped up its season following the Central Canadian Championship over Father’s Day weekend. Coach Dave McLeod says the team put together a strong showing at the tournament but ultimately fell short of advancing. “We were literally a couple of baskets each way from actually winning the tournament. Certainly right there in the conversation,” McLeod notes.
Portage theft renews debate over soft sentencing

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

A downtown Portage la Prairie business owner and the city’s mayor are both calling for change after another brazen theft left staff shaken and frustrations mounting. The latest incident took place on June 17 at 3’s Company Boutique, where a known repeat offender reportedly stole $450 worth of denim in under a minute. Store owner Janna Braaksma shares the experience in a public social media post. “It’s not always sunshine & roses, as much as I truly wish it was,” notes Braaksma.
Portage Potato Festival cancelled for 2025 due to low support

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

After nearly two decades of bringing people together, the Portage Potato Festival will not go ahead in 2025. The decision comes from the festival’s small volunteer team, who say they’ve struggled to secure both sponsorship and helping hands this year. “It was a tough decision to make this year,” notes the committee in a social media post.
Scoreboard/Line-up - Thursday, June 19

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

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St. Laurent wrestler pursues Olympic dream on world stage

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Sixteen-year-old Beau Chartrand of St. Laurent is set to take on the international stage once again as he prepares to represent Canada at the U17 Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 19th to 22nd. Chartrand earns a spot on the Canadian national team for the second straight year and is looking to build on his momentum after winning bronze at last year’s Pan Ams in the Dominican Republic. He secured his spot after winning the Canadian team trials and Nationals.
Environment Canada warns of hail and gusty winds

1 week ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of southern Manitoba this afternoon. The watch impacts areas west of Portage la Prairie, not including the city as of 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Environment Canada says conditions are right for the development of dangerous storms. Residents are being warned of the potential for strong wind gusts over 90 kilometres per hour and hail ranging in size from quarters to toonies. The agency urges everyone to take the risk seriously.