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Portage la Prairie NewsLong Plain Apartments has grand opening 
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A sparkling new Long Plain Apartments, owned by Long Plain First Nation, had its official opening on Thursday. "We are very glad that it's done," said Chief David Meeches.
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Portage la Prairie NewsBattle of the Trojans Posted 2 minutes ago
Two junior Trojans teams from PCI faced off against each other to see who was the superior team and for those in attendance, both teams did not disappoint. The PCI #2 team defeated PCI's #1 team 64-61.
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Portage la Prairie NewsRainbows reaches across school division Updated 3 hours ago
Whether it be a death or a divorce loss can have a serious impact on a child. Portage la Prairie School Division is the sole site in Manitoba to run the Rainbows program which helps children deal with loss in their lives.
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Portage la Prairie NewsDivision gears up for bike helmet initiative Updated 3 hours ago
The Portage la Prairie School Division is once again gearing up to support Healthy Child Manitoba's low cost bike helmet initiative. "The bike helmet initiative is program that has been offered by Healthy Child Manitoba for a few years in the school division.
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Portage la Prairie SportsThree teams duking it out atop red group Updated 3 hours ago
Things are getting cluttered atop the Red Brick red group at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto. Morden's Chelsea Carey leads the pack at 4-0, while Assiniboine Memorial's Michelle Montford and Fort Rouge's Cathy Overton-Clapham, the defending champion, are both 3-1.
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Portage la Prairie SportsUrsel still looking for first win Updated 8 hours ago
2012 won't be the year that Plumas becomes prime on the Manitoba women's curling circuit. The Terry Ursel rink fell to 0-4 with a pair of losses at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto on Thursday.
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Portage la Prairie NewsWide Area Network nearing completion Updated 3 hours ago
The Portage la Prairie School Division's Wide Area Network (WAN) is nearing completion. Virtually all the fibre optic cable has been laid, now all that remains is for the cables to be connected to the various buildings.
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Portage la Prairie NewsCIMS program expanded Updated 2 hours ago
The CIMS program is once again making things easier for the Portage la Prairie School Division. At Thursday's meeting Judy Smith, manager of business and finance for the school division, announced the change.
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Central Plains SportsUPDATED LIVE Results: Scotties tournament continues Updated 2 hours ago
Friday's action at the Scotties tournament of Hearts continues. In Friday morning's 8:30 a.m. draw, Team Harvey were able to narrowly edge Team Carey by a score of 6-5. Team Park were able able to claim victory when they defeated Team Menard while Team Deriviere triumphed over Team Link.
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Portage la Prairie NewsCity proclaims Respect Life Week Updated 2 hours ago
The City signed a proclamation, Wednesday, proclaiming Respect Life Week. Deputy Mayor Irvine Ferris was joined by the girls of Beautiful Hope for the signing of the proclamation.
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Portage la Prairie SportsJones falls to Boettcher at Scotties Updated 2 hours ago
The top seed is no longer unblemished. Jennifer Jones' rink fell to 3-1 at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto at the PCU Centre on Thursday afternoon, dropping a 7-6 decision to Stonewall's Kelsey Boettcher.
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Portage la Prairie SportsSecond draw of the day complete at Scotties Posted 1 day ago
Four teams are still sporting perfect 3-0 records through six draws at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto at the PCU Centre on Thursday. That includes Morden's Chelsea Carey, who dumped East St.
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Portage la Prairie SportsPCI JV hoopsters to host tourney Posted 1 day ago
Both Portage Collegiate Institute junior varsity basketball teams will be in action on their home courts this weekend. The girls will welcome seven competitors, while the boys welcome six to the school as they battle to come out on top.
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Portage la Prairie NewsWomen in business learn about health Updated 2 hours ago
When you're running your own business it's easy to get busy and stressed and that can sometimes lead to making poor choices for our health. The Portage Chamber of Commerce and Central Plains Inc.
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CommentaryShameful weekend Updated 2 hours ago
Over the weekend, there was a rash of vehicle vandalism in Portage la Prairie. Perhaps it was some kids getting into trouble, smashing windows for the thrill of it. Perhaps it was someone looking for valuables.
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Portage la Prairie SportsPlumas' Ursel opens Scotties 0-2 Updated 2 hours ago
Terry Ursel had some tough sledding on the first day of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto. The Plumas skip matched up against fourth-seeded Barb Spencer of Fort Rouge, losing 9-3 before facing top-seeded Jennifer Jones of St.
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Portage la Prairie SportsThird draws complete at Scotties Updated 2 hours ago
The front-runners are out in front at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto at the PCU Centre. The top-seeded Jennifer Jones rink improved to 2-0 by downing Plumas' Terry Ursel 8-3. Ursel fell to 0-2.
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Portage la Prairie NewsLocal business sees benefit from Scotties Updated 2 hours ago
Local business in Portage la Prairie is expected to see some benefit from having the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Portage. "This is the first time it's been in Portage ever, and it’s been going on for 60 years," said Deputy Mayor Irvine Ferris Wednesday.
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Portage la Prairie NewsPortage resident celebrates 99th birthday Updated 2 hours ago
Just one more year to go until hundred years - God willing. Portage resident Peter Hamm celebrated his 99th birthday at Douglas Campbell Lodge on Wednesday. Hamm, who is a resident at Douglas Campbell Lodge, celebrated with all the other residents, staff, and three of his five children.
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Portage la Prairie NewsSelinger at the Scotties Updated 2 hours ago
A familiar face was at the PCU Centre on Wednesday to take in some of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts action. Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, a curling fan himself, was on hand for the 12:15 p.m. draws to take in some of the curling action.
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Portage la Prairie SportsTeams through one draw apiece at Scotties Updated 2 hours ago
There has been an upset in early action at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts presented by Monsanto at the PCU Centre. Miami's Lisa DeRiviere scored a pair in the 10th end to upset defending champion Cathy Overton-Clapham of Fort Rouge in the 12:15 p.m.
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Portage la Prairie NewsWestpark prepares for Mexico missions trip Updated 1 day ago
Students from Westpark School are making last minute preparations for a missions trip to Mexico, including some safety precautions. The international missions trip will see 20 students go to Mexico from Jan.
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Portage la Prairie NewsMeals on Wheels moves to new location Updated 2 hours ago
Meals on Wheels has relocated to a new venue in Portage and is enjoying its new location. Previously the program was operated out of the Rotary Park site, but as of Jan. 2 the service is being run out of the local Royal Canadian Legion building instead.
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Portage la Prairie NewsFreezing rain warning Wednesday Posted 2 days ago
Environment Canada is reporting a weather warning of freezing rain for the Portage and RM of Portage area. The freezing rain is anticipated for later this morning and early this afternoon.
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Portage la Prairie SportsTerriers snap skid, double Wolverines Updated 1 day ago
The Portage Terriers halted their three-game losing skid on Tuesday night, downing the host Waywayseecappo Wolverines 4-2. Brendan Harms scored twice, while Mike Gemmill had the eventual winner midway through the third.
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Central Plains SportsWarrior Tonn honoured by MHSAA Updated 2 days ago
Hailey Tonn was honoured by the MHSAA on Tuesday. The Grade 11 William Morton Collegiate Institute student earned the Tri-Star Rural Athlete of the week on Tuesday for her work on the basketball court.
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Central Plains SportsFemale Caps tops at St. Mary's Series Updated 2 days ago
The Central Plains Female Capitals had an outstanding weekend at the St. Mary's Academy Jets Series, posting a 2-0-1 record. In their first Friday game, the Capitals slipped past the Westman Wildcats 4-1 after constructing a 3-0 first-period lead.
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Central Plains NewsRM examines participation Updated 2 days ago
At its meeting Tuesday, Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie announced it would be withdrawing its participation in the La Salle Redboine Conservation District, adding it was a difficult decision to make.
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Central Plains NewsHydrants being assessed following house fire Updated 2 days ago
A house was completely destroyed in a fire at Dakota Plains First Nation on Friday after firefighters from the neighbouring reserve had difficulties accessing a water source, among their complications.
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Portage la Prairie NewsHealth e-Plan comes to Portage Rotary Updated 2 days ago
The Portage Rotary Club heard from Kelly Small from the Province of Manitoba who got the club up to speed on the Health e-Plan program.
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Portage la Prairie NewsRM giving boost to community clubs Updated 2 days ago
Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie is giving a boost to local community clubs with an injection of some annual funding. In total it is allocating more than $14,000 to the various clubs in the RM of Portage through the Hextall Fund.
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Portage la Prairie NewsLong Plain students earn math awards Updated 2 days ago
Seven students from Long Plain School won prizes in the Wiseman Mathematics Contest held by the First Nations University of Canada.
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Portage la Prairie NewsMissing youth located Posted 3 days ago
Central Plains RCMP are advising that a youth who was reported as missing has been located. On the evening of Monday, Jan. 23, Shayna-Leigh Tacan was located in Long Plain First Nation and returned home without incident.
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Central Plains SportsSwedlo honoured by league Updated 3 days ago
Johl Swedlo has emerged at the top of the weekly Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League heap for the second time this season. Swedlo, 16, was announced as the Chicken Chef West Division Player of the Week on Monday.
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Portage la Prairie SportsJudo club takes eight medals in Regina Updated 3 days ago
Five members of the Portage Judo Club went to Regina for the Saskatchewan Open over the weekend. They came back with right medals in total.
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Portage la Prairie NewsVolunteers needed for snowshoe competition Updated 3 days ago
Special Olympics Manitoba will be having its snowshoe competitions on Saturday and is in need of more volunteers. "We are still looking for a few more," said Lesley Camaso, who is the director of volunteer services with Special Olympics Manitoba.
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Portage la Prairie NewsWinter Survival Course planned Updated 3 days ago
Portage la Prairie area residents will be able to learn to how to brave the cold and survive outdoors when they take part in a Winter Survival Course coming up next month. In the Portage area, the course will take place on Feb.
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Portage la Prairie NewsRCMP seeking help to find missing girl Updated 3 days ago
Portage la Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old Shayna-Leigh Tacan. Tacan was last seen in Portage la Prairie on January 21, 2012. Shayna- Leigh Tacan is described as 5' 8" tall, and about 180 lbs.
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Portage la Prairie NewsTIm Hortons launches new extra large cup Updated 3 days ago
Coffee lovers around the country rejoiced Monday after Tim Horton's launched its new extra large cup size. The extra large increased in size from the previous 591 ml cup to the new 710 ml cup.
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Portage la Prairie NewsRCMP asking for public's help involving theft Updated 4 days ago
The Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help following a theft in the area. On Sat., Jan. 7 at just before 5 p.m., Portage RCMP received a report of a theft at the Days Inn in the Rural Municipality of Portage.
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Portage la Prairie NewsScotties entertainment promises to be lively Updated 4 days ago
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts event coming to Portage la Prairie next week will have plenty of entertainment for curling fans to enjoy at the PCU Centre. Monique Laramee, co-chairwoman on the entertainment committee, said a variety of performances are scheduled for visitors to take in.
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Portage la Prairie NewsRCMP report vehicle vandalism Updated 4 days ago
The Portage la Prairie RCMP are reporting a number of cases of vandalism to vehicles in the Portage area. On Saturday, Portage RCMP received reports of vandalism to parked vehicles around the Portage area.
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Portage la Prairie NewsMelville Boys a memorable experience Updated 4 days ago
The Melville Boys promises to be a memorable experience for those who take in the upcoming play at the William Glesby Centre. Jerry Maksymyk, executive director of the Glesby, is encouraging Portage la Prairie area residents to come out and see the show.
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Portage la Prairie NewsChamber getting ready to release strategic plan Updated 4 days ago
Portage and District Chamber of Commerce is busy these days planning its next strategic plan. The plan will be presented at the Chamber's annual general meeting luncheon to be held at the end of February.
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Portage la Prairie NewsPUB approves cut to natural gas rates Updated 4 days ago
If you pay a heating bill, it's a good day. Manitoba's Public Utilities Board announced Friday morning that it has approved a whopping 23% cut in natural gas rates, which it projects will save the average homeowner nearly $80 on their annual bill.
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Portage la Prairie NewsChurch groups gather for week of prayer and fasting Updated 4 days ago
This past week a number of local churches worked together in unity for a time of prayer and fasting. Each night at 7 p.m. the churches took turns in holding services of worship for members of the community.
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Central Plains NewsSouth Korea to lift Canadian beef ban Updated 4 days ago
The government of South Korea will lift their ban on Canadian beef imports effective immediately, the Province of Manitoba is reporting. The initial ban was established in 2003 after the Mad Cow disease breakout stopped exports to the Asian country, which heavily damaged the Canadian beef market.
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