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Portage’s Jody Williams wins Manitoba pickleball provincial title

1 day 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.
Infants evacuated by wildfire now eligible for measles vaccine

2 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.
Skid steer stolen from Portage business

2 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

RCMP in Portage la Prairie are investigating the theft of a skid steer from a business in the rural municipality. The stolen equipment is described as a 2019 orange Case TV380 skid steer. It was taken sometime between 4 p.m. on Friday, May 23, and early Saturday morning. “The suspect(s) entered the compound by cutting a gate and loaded the equipment onto a trailer,” RCMP notes.
Manitoba Day of Caring: radio stations rally support for wildfire evacuees

2 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Today, June 5th, is Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees with broadcasters across the province joining together to support those displaced and evacuated due to the fires raging across parts of Manitoba. As wildfires continue to threaten communities, 920 CFRY, Mix 96 and Country 93 will be giving Manitobans the opportunity to show their care and concern.
Canoe planter honours Métis roots in Portage

2 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

A canoe, soon to be filled with flowers, is now part of Portage la Prairie’s growing downtown beautification efforts. The newest addition to the west end of Saskatchewan Avenue West is a joint project between the Holiday Avenue Project committee and the local Manitoba Métis Federation chapter. Lori Carlson-Judson, a member of the Holiday Avenue Project executive, says the canoe is their second installation of its kind. The first installation took place on the east end of town.
New Ride for Dad plate offers Portage drivers a way to give back

2 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Motorists in Portage can soon show their support for the fight against prostate cancer with a new specialty licence plate from Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). The Ride for Dad plate was officially unveiled during the annual Ride for Dad event in Winnipeg on May 31 and will be available to the public starting July 14. The plate can be ordered through Autopac brokers or any MPI service centre.
Construction shuts down 2nd Street SW for one week

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

A stretch of 2nd Street Southwest in Portage la Prairie is temporarily closed due to construction. The city says the closure began at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. The affected section runs from Saskatchewan Avenue West to the back lane behind it. The intention is to have the road reopened by the end of the day on Monday, June 9. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes during this time.
Police field more calls in evacuee communities, ask for patience

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Manitoba RCMP say they’re seeing an uptick in calls for service in communities housing wildfire evacuees, including Portage la Prairie, Thompson and Dauphin. About 260 people forced from their homes in northern Manitoba arrived in Portage late last week, with some later relocated to other communities.
Partial reopening of Highway 350; northern section remains closed

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Two sections of Highway 350 west of Portage la Prairie remain affected by poor road conditions, with the southern portion now reopened and the northern stretch still closed due to frost boils. The stretch of Highway 350 between MacGregor and Road 60, located south of Highway 1, was temporarily closed due to soft, muddy surfaces and rough patches that made driving unsafe. Officials have confirmed this section has now reopened to traffic.
Emergency crews respond to Canad Inns early Wed morning

3 days ago | portageonline.com | Cory Knutt

Emergency crews, including fire and EMS, were dispatched to the Canad Inns Portage la Prairie at around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. The hotel has been housing approximately 260 wildfire evacuees from northern Manitoba. The official cause of the response is not known at this time, however some of the evacuees outside of the building mentioned that someone had pulled the fire alarm. PortageOnline will provide more information once it becomes available.