http://www.portagedailygraphic.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.portagedailygraphic.com, All rights reserved. http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563901 angela .brown@sunmedia.ca[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 03:06:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563901 129816975600000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563679 It was a moving event when harpist and singer Loreena McKennitt visited Portage la Prairie Wednesday to perform for guests at the Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser, including her long-time friend Auna-Marie Brown, president of the Big Brothers of Portage board.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 02:50:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563679 129816966000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563791 The Portage Fire Department recently added a new truck to its fleet - a brand new pumper tanker to replace the 1979 truck that was in service until last week.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 22:35:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563791 129816813000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563782 The Portage Pitbulls have lengthened registration into June in hopes of adding more kids for the upcoming football season. "As of today we have a ton of free spots open," said Vice President and registrar of the Portage Pitbulls, Lee Beaton.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 22:05:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563782 129816795000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563608 Approximately 679 customers in the northeast corner of Portage la Prairie were without power on Wednesday morning after a tree branch fell onto some power lines near North Memorial School. The Portage Fire Department arrived on the scene at 3rd St.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 21:28:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563608 129816772800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563770 Major League Baseball handed a four-game suspension to Toronto Blue Jays' Brett Lawrie for his ninth-inning tirade Tuesday that saw the third baseman throw his batting helmet to the ground, hitting home plate umpire Bill Miller on his hip.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 21:23:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563770 129816769800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563718 Yellowquill School shows work created by K-8 students during their art show.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563718 129816714000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563626 Yellowquill School was the first in Portage la Prairie to debut Manitoba's new report card, which was unveiled Tuesday. The card is currently being piloted by selected schools and will be mandated for use in all public schools in Manitoba by the fall of 2013.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 18:23:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563626 129816661800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563526 Rewind to a year ago and Portage Golf Club was in much different shape from its current state. With Crescent Lake spilling onto the course, golf season was delayed until mid-May - which left many wondering if the same could happen this year.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563526 129816612600000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563444 Drivers will be inconvenienced this week as the Tupper St. bridge is closed to traffic until Thursday afternoon. Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation said the bridge will be undergoing routine spring maintenance from 9:00 a.m.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563444 129816579000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563440 Students and staff at La Verendrye School enjoyed the annual pancake breakfast, Wednesday, prepared by the staff as a reward for Tuesday's community clean up and as part of Citizenship month.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563440 129816573000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563441 If I try really hard, I am usually able to find fault with just about any initiative or issue. Some say it is a curse, others say it is a talent. I’m still on the fence. However, a new program has launched in Portage la Prairie, and I am hard pressed to find anything negative about it.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563441 129816573000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563369 Portage Emergency Services were called out to a grass fire in the Oakville area Tuesday night resulting from a train malfunction. The grass fire covered the area between Highway 13 and the middle of the Oakville area.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3563369 129816520200000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562494 Lions and tigers and bears were just the half of it.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 22:27:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562494 129815944200000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562477 A detour is in effect on Crescent Road at 20 St. SW as crews repair a fallen hydro line. [...] Tue, 15 May 2012 19:53:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562477 129815851800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562443 The PCI Trojans were trounced 10-1 on Monday at Republic Park, losing a tough contest to the St. Paul Crusaders. The Trojans came off having not played for two weeks and it seemed to disrupt their flow in this one.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562443 129815802000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562441 The PCI Saints roared by the Carman Cougars with a convincing 17-2 win in four innings. The Saints started off strong with a multi-run first inning putting the pressure on the Cougars - a pressure that they could not overcome.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 18:28:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562441 129815800800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562439 The PCI Trojans baseball team were close to clinching two games in their doubleheader against Carman and Morris on Monday at Republic Park, but came up short at the last minute.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 18:26:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562439 129815799600000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562244 Submitted wind storm photos. Did you take a photo of the winds in your area? Please submit them to cphl.events@sunmedia.ca[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 18:03:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562244 129815785800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562277 City of Portage la Prairie crews were on the move Tuesday in an effort to clean up the debris and damage from Monday night's wind storm. "We have a number of trees and branches down, so the public works staff is cleaning those up," said Kelly Braden, with the City's Operations Department.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 16:44:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562277 129815738400000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562252 news@cpheraldleader.com[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562252 129815682600000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562186 The windmill at Island Park could not sustain the force of last night's wind storm in Portage, as its spinners were splintered Monday night.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562186 129815643000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561253 Doctors are recommending greater freedom for a man convicted of killing and beheading a Greyhound bus passenger four years ago. Vince Li was in a Winnipeg courtroom Monday for his annual hearing before the Criminal Code Review Board.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:12:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561253 129815611200000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561389 Gale force winds are likely to blame for a power outage in the city's southwest corner Monday evening. Power went out at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday night after a large tree fell over some power lines on Crescent Rd.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561389 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559788 The K-5 students enjoyed a day of learning about bike safety. Representatives of MPI came out on Friday to teach the students about proper fit, helmets, the A (air), B ( brakes), and c`s ( chain) of bike maintenance as well as hand signals and the correct way to ride your bike.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559788 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561233 This past weekend marked the opening of Manitoba's fishing season. With warm weather and the upcoming long weekend, look to see lakes and rivers full of eager fishermen. "The beginning of this fishing season has been quite rare.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561233 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561207 With summer just around the corner the Province of Manitoba and the Central Regional Health Authority wants Manitobans to be aware of a few common illnesses that become more prevalent during the warmer months.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561207 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561196 A young man from Portage la Prairie is thrilled after receiving an award for being one of the Province's top apprenticeship graduates for 2011. Calvin Beck, an agricultural equipment technician with Enns Brothers Ltd.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561196 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561166 Portage MCC has many volunteers who stand out for their hard work and dedication to helping others – but it’s not every day you run into volunteers in their 90s. The local MCC store is lucky enough to have four nonagenarians.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561166 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561155 Manitoba Public Insurance's plan for an expansion at its Claims Centre at Saskatchewan Avenue West at Twentieth Street S.W. is raising concerns from at least one local resident. MPI is looking at expanding its Claims Centre and increasing its parking lot size in the future.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561155 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561117 You may have noticed that the Tupper St. overpass is closed. Once a year, maintenance is done on the bridge and a city officials said that crews were sweeping and washing the bridge down. It is expected to be open by the end of the day but could extend until tomorrow.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561117 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561063 Portage la Prairie has been selected for the latest release of a new program aimed to get drunk drivers off the roads. The initiative, "Report Impaired Drivers -- Call 911" (RID 911) was launched in Brandon as a pilot program last year and is now being expanded to Portage.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561063 129815280000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561205 Students and parents at La Verendrye School gathered together to have tea and banana splits for Mother's Day. Two Gr. 1 classes and a class from Grade three participated in the event, which featured entertainment from members of the Prairie Fiddlers.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 20:23:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561205 129815005800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561174 Roxanna Cox scored a touchdown in the first quarter in her first game of women’s tackle football. The Manitoba Fearless quarterback converted from touch football and may never go back.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561174 129814989000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561066 During the summer months, the discussion of the West Nile Virus and mosquito infestation runs rampant through Manitoban cities. Left largely unnoticed to the population is Lyme Disease which, if not detected in a timely fashion, could pose long term danger to those bitten.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 18:05:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561066 129814923000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561065 Students in council at Oakville School held a community can drive on April 19. With all the food donations collected, they built a can community at school to show off all their food the community generously donated.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 17:59:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561065 129814919400000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561059 The 82nd Annual Gladstone Music and Arts Festival was once again a success. Thank you to all who made donations towards the festival, it was greatly appreciated. The committee would also like to thank W.M.C.I., Gladstone United Church, and the R.M.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 17:50:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3561059 129814914000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560978 A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a car east of Portage la Prairie over the weekend. Portage Emergency Services report the incident happened near the Shell station, off Trans-Canada Highway, at about 1:35 a.m.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 14:41:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560978 129814800600000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559950 Kids in the area will have a chance to ride their bikes and win cool prizes with the 9th Portage Rotary bike-a-thon taking place on May 26. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 13:02:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559950 129814741200000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560141 To recognize Manitoba Day on Saturday, May 12 the curator of the local museum in Portage la Prairie offers a bit of the history behind Manitoba's historic vessel The York boat. A replica of the York boat is on display at Fort la Reine Museum in Portage.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560141 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560470 Portage United bumped their record to 2-1 with a 3-0 win over the Fusion on Sunday. Ryan Wiebe, Brayden Nicoll and Graeme Schmidt scored goals for the team en route to the victory.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560470 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560178 The Province of Manitoba announced that new specialty licence plates will be available by mid-summer for firefighters to acknowledge them as ever-important members to any community.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560178 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559972 Manitoba is now among one of the top provinces in the country when it comes to testing newborns following an expansion announced Tuesday.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559972 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559951 The annual Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk will be coming up in Portage la Prairie on Sun., May 27 starting at the PCU Centre. Brandy Schmidt is the community engagement manager for the MS Society of Canada for Manitoba who is helping organize the Portage Walk.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559951 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560176 The Austin Cemetery has a new feature. On Thursday, May 10, a dedication was held for a flagpole. At noon, following the morning of the annual Spring Clean -up, a 10 minute dedication and flag raising was held.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560176 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560175 It took a few games, but the PCI Trojans lacrosse team recorded their first win over Sagkeeng on Saturday 6-2. The six goal tally marks the highest total so far this season for the newly-formed Trojans lacrosse team.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560175 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559932 Teams from various organizations around town met at the Salvation Army on Friday afternoon to participate in the most successful Office Olympics yet.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559932 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560166 World culture was on full display at the Portage Curling Club on Saturday as the Portage Community Revitalization Corporation celebrated its 3rd annual Sharing Our World event.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560166 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560148 angela.brown@sunmedia.ca[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3560148 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559925 The Regency House held a tea, cookie and entertainment event on Friday with Mother's Day coming up on Sunday. The event also took time to celebrate Let No One Be Alone Week on behalf of the week-long initiative from May 6-12.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559925 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559905 Portage Learning and Literacy Centre held a barbecue outside the Portage Consumers Co-op Food Centre Friday as a fundraiser to benefit this year's grad event, which will be held on June 22.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559905 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559831 Statistics Canada says 58,200 jobs were created in April. Although the number of jobs increased, StatsCan says more people searching for work caused the unemployment rate to go up .1 percentage points to 7.3%.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559831 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559830 Yellowquill School students had an opportunity to learn a little about the world of archeology Friday when an author visited the school to talk about her interest in relics from the past.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559830 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559766 Students at Fort La Reine School celebrated Manitoba Day, Friday, with a school wide pancake breakfast and spirit day. Students were served pancakes and juice in their individual classrooms starting at 9:00 a.m.[...] Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559766 129814416000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3556148 The Sharing Our World event is gearing up for its show this weekend. The event takes place at Canad Inns on May 12 from 1 pm to 430 pm. "It's coming together great.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3556148 129812247000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559036 The board of trustees heard at Thursday’s school board meeting from Basic French department head Greg Burnett who told them about the Basic French Revitalization Grant of $17,000 the division received this past year and the many good things it has been used for.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:33:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559036 129811843800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3556344 The Portage Collegiate Institute Trojans lacrosse team tripled its offensive output from its first game to its second, but still couldn't get in the win column.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3556344 129811824000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559029 There were many things accomplished at Thursday’s meeting of the board of trustees of the Portage la Prairie School Division including the announcement of a number of different events, the approval of an international field trip, and funding for some construction projects.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559029 129811824000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559027 It was recently announced that Student Services Administrator Rochelle Rands would be receiving the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Brandon University from the Brandon University Alumni Association.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559027 129811824000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559002 Community members took in a lively and life affirming performance, Thursday, when the Watoto Children’s Choir performed at the Portage Evangelical Church.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559002 129811824000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558653 Local relationship coach Leslie Klassen swears by the Marriage Help Centers relationship boot camps and couples retreats that not only saved her marriage but has helped celeb couples like Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, and patients referred by celeb psychologist Dr.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558653 129811824000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558600 Portage la Prairie musician Edward O'Neil, who passed away at the age of 100 years old, always loved his music, right to the very end. O'Neil passed away peacefully on May 6 at the Lion's Prairie Manor.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3558600 129811824000000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557638 The Portage Blaze were a little panicked in the first half of their Winnipeg Women's Soccer League first division matchup with Maniko on Wednesday. That ended up costing the Blaze in a 2-1 loss, as both Maniko goals came in the first half with the wind.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 12:52:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557638 129811279200000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557624 The Portage Terriers have a do-or-die game tonight at the 2012 RBC Cup in Humboldt against the host Broncos. With a 3-1 loss to the Penticton Vees on Wednesday, May 9 the Terriers’ dropped to 1-2 and need a win against the Broncos to advance to one of Saturday’s semifinal games.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 06:13:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557624 129811039800000000 http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557514 The Sears Hometown stores in Portage la Prairie is happy to welcome aboard new owner Aron Wiebe, under whose leadership the store is expanding to offer more products.[...] Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.portagedailygraphic.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3557514 129810960000000000