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Portage Mutual remains in the black

Outgoing board chair Toby Trimble soaks in his final Portage Mutual AGM, Trimble has served on the company's board since 1982. (Brian Oliver/The Graphic)

Folks involved with the breakfast program pose for a photo during a delivery by McCain Friday afternoon. (left to right) resource teacher Darren Reichert, educational assistant Conrad Gabriel, outreach facilitator Michelle MacIvor, human resources manager at McCain Lindsay Kilcup, and Plant Manager Dean Melnic. (Aaron Wilgosh/The Graphic)

A student's most important meal

The breakfast program has spread to a fourth school in Portage la Prairie as students are now enjoying breakfast five days a week at Portage Collegiate Institute thanks to steady donations from McCain Foods Canada Ltd.

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Running, rowing, and raising funds for ROK

The Central Plains RecPlex in Southport and Stride Place are partnering to raise funds for ROK-Central (Recreation Opportunities for Kids) on April 30 by having the community ride, row, or run their way from Portage la Prairie to Banff, Alta.

The tenth annual UAS Student Competition is set for May 4-6 at Southport. (Supplied photo)

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Unmanned system competition returns to Southport

Twelve teams from universities across Canada will be competing in Phase 2 of the tenth annual Unmanned Systems Canada (UAS) Student Competition, set for May 4-6 at Southport.

Manitoba Nurses Union members (l-r) Joanne Gagnon, Amanda Sainsbury, Sandi Mowat, Cyle Gibson, Cheryl Longmuir and Ken Werbiski. (Supplied photo)

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Nurses Union supports local breakfast program

It's the most important meal of the day.

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YFC Portage gets $5K boost

As a result of the federal governments Canada Summer Jobs attestation Portage la Prairie’s Youth for Christ missed out on funding opportunities. The Portage la Prairie based organization will have to rely on the public for support and thankfully, Burbank Express has stepped up with a $5,000 donation to keep the organization running strong.

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PHOTOS: Portage shows support for Humboldt

Hundreds packed Stride Place in Portage la Prairie to show their support for the Humboldt community.

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Diversion activity expected next week

The Portage Diversion may be needed for ice control along the lower Assiniboine River.

Portage Collegiate student Brice Verwey (middle) won gold in the automotive division at the Skills Manitoba Competition held at Red River in Winnipeg recently. He'll get to represent PCI as a Grade 12 at the national event in Edmonton, Alta. (Supplied photo)

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Verwey wins gold at Skills Manitoba Competition

Grade 12 Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) student Brice Verwey won a gold medal at the Skills Manitoba Competition for his knowledge and ability in the Automotive Technology division was held at Red River College in Winnipeg yesterday.