4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (554+ words) United Way Week is underway in Portage la Prairie, bringing a renewed focus to local organizations serving people throughout the community. The week also marks the launch of the United Way of West Central Manitoba’s 2026 annual fundraising campaign, with local…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (910+ words) Today, calling someone is as simple as picking up your cell phone and punching in a 10-digit number or pressing your contact's name. But there was a time when calling someone in Portage la Prairie meant doing something very different....

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (530+ words) Finishing cancer treatment can bring relief, but it does not necessarily mean life returns to the way it was before. Central Plains Cancer Services is creating space for women to explore what comes next through its third annual Beyond Cancer:…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (587+ words) As Manitoba students return to school, CAA Manitoba is encouraging parents and caregivers to make safety a priority by planning ahead, slowing down around schools, and following school-zone rules. Ewald Friesen, manager of government and community relations with CAA Manitoba,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (862+ words) September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is reminding Manitobans that a dementia diagnosis does not mean they have to face the journey alone. This year’s theme, “Your Path Forward to Community and Connection,” focuses on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (357+ words) The number of Canadians hospitalized from an e-scooter fall is rising. However, the opposite trend is being noticed in Manitoba. Diana Craiovan is Program Lead for Hospital Data Advancement and Engagement with Canadian Institute for Health Information. She says an…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (287+ words) A former municipal chief administrative officer awaiting sentencing for stealing more than half a million dollars from the Municipality of Gilbert Plains is facing new charges after RCMP allege she tried to delay her court appearance using a forged doctor’s…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (598+ words) A community event in Portage la Prairie is inviting residents to come together to raise awareness about suicide prevention, remembering those lost to suicide and to connect with local supports. The Light Your Way suicide awareness walk will take place…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (210+ words) The Manitoba government is providing $205,000 to help improve access to food for seniors across the province. Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced the funding Friday, saying older Manitobans on fixed incomes or facing mobility challenges can have…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (428+ words) Portage la Prairie could play a larger role in addressing Manitoba's growing demand for MRI services, with a local MLA pointing to a mobile unit as a way to bring diagnostic imaging closer to patients while easing pressure elsewhere in…...