There was a noticeable increase of media presence at the annual fundraiser for missing Portage la Prairie woman Jennifer Catcheway as the nine year anniversary of her disappearance approaches.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) completed its investigation last month into an arrest that saw a police service dog bite the suspect – requiring the male to undergo surgery. The IIU has concluded the subject officer – the dog handler – acted appropriately and there are no grounds to lay any charges against the officer.

Portage city council is one step closer to making a $25 million development plan a reality.

It was a constructive day of discussion for a pair of conservative MP’s at a weekend roundtable on Canada/US relations.

On Thursday June 8, Southport held a fundraising golf tournament with all proceeds going to the Community Foundation of Portage and District (CFPD).

Tourism Westman hosted their 14th annual Tribute to Tourism awards gala at the International Peace Garden on June 7 and among the winners were two Portage area recipients.

It’s been quite the journey for one Winnipeg woman.

The Portage la Prairie legion is in need of a new service officer.

A man from Newton, Man., recently got a little richer.