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2 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza endorsed new Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan during a recent discussion, highlighting Khan’s work ethic and collaborative approach. Bereza recalled Khan’s rapid transition into leadership after winning the party’s top role through a membership-driven points system. Bereza notes Khan mentored him early in his political career. The two collaborated on challenging the provincial carbon tax’s impact on municipalities and farmers.

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza recently recognized the Koko Platz Community Club’s power to bounce back and rebuild during a Private Member’s Statement in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. The club, a longstanding local favourite gathering place, was destroyed by a fire in 2021 but has since been rebuilt through grassroots fundraising led by younger generations. Bereza emphasizes the significance of the community’s response.

4 days ago | portageonline.com | Michael Blume

Portage la Prairie MLA Jeff Bereza met with residents of Oak Tree Towers last Friday after learning 24-hour security at the Manitoba Housing complex for seniors will end June 24. The facility, which houses 55+ residents, has relied on around-the-clock safety personnel since 2023 to address crime and vandalism. Bereza pledged to challenge the decision in the Legislative Assembly today (Monday). Bereza says the move undermines progress made at the building.

4 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Southern Manitoba endured record-setting heat over the weekend, as a heat warning remains in effect for the Portage region. Portage la Prairie and several other communities experienced temperatures well above seasonal norms, with Portage reaching 31.2°C on Sunday—just edging past its 1976 record of 31.0°C. Eric Dykes, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, confirms the heat has affected much of the region. “We saw quite a number [of records] yesterday,” notes Dykes.

4 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

A group of Grade 1 and Grade 6 students from Yellowquill School are leaving their mark on Portage la Prairie—literally. Back in October, teachers Kristen Harley and Kelly Gretsinger launched a "learning buddies" partnership between their classes. What started as a classroom mentorship program quickly grew into something much bigger when Mayor Sharilyn Knox got involved. She shared news of the city's upcoming green space improvements and saw an opportunity for youth input.