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Peak oil, food and water coming sooner than people think: Oliver  Share Comments 
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The world will start running out of some key components of life if people's behaviour doesn't change, an agriculture pundit told guests at an annual general meeting Thursday. [more]
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Police arrest rural Portager for break-and-enter  Share Comments 
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Portage la Prairie RCMP arrested a 19-year-old man from the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie for a break-and-enter in the city Thursday. On March 18, at approximately 4 a.m., Portage RCMP responded to an alarm at the Midtown Motor Inn in Portage. [more]
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Celebrity hockey coming to PCU Centre  Share 
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(STAFF) — Celebrity hockey is on its way to Portage la Prairie, as a number of former NHL stars are expected to take to the ice at the PCU Centre on April 7. [more]
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Mustangs win first game at AA Provincials  Share Comments 
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The MacGregor Collegiate Mustangs have earned their first win of the AA Varsity Boys Basketball Provincials in Killarney. The 'Stangs played a very close game with the Immanuel Christian School Falcons, defeating them 71-67. [more]
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Portage CRC to offer proposal-writing workshop  Share Comments 
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The Portage Community Revitalization Corporation aims to teach organizations how to write funding proposals. On March 23, organizations are invited to participate in "Funding Your Community Project" at the Canad Inn in Portage. [more]
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Canadian Navy’s centennial celebration coming to Portage  Share Comments 
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The Canadian Navy will celebrate its centennial by helping Portage la Prairie celebrate a piece of its heritage. Capt. [more]
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PCU Centre development continues  Share Comments  
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Now that the grand opening of the PCU Centre and its first major event are over with the rest of the building is set to open in the coming months. The Viterra Fitness Centre has an opening date of April 1, while the Shindleman Aquatic Centre will follow a couple of months later. [more]
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Talent on Show  Share Comments  
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Big changes coming to Canadian Tire  Share Comments  
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Canadian Tire will soon be like a brand new store, the new owner says. Allan Dillabough, who took over ownership earlier this month, said Aug. 15-Nov. 1 will see the store expanded and receive a GPS format, which will change the store's layout and see an additional 14,000 products for sale. [more]
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Community Contributions  Share Comments  
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Big Brothers Big Sisters hopes fundraiser will be a knockout   Share Comments  
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Portagers with a soft spot in their hearts for kids can participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Portage la Prairie Bowl For Kids' Sake event this weekend. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the local agency. [more]
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In memory of an untoppled tree  Share Comments  
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Hometown Manitoba grant available again  Share Comments  
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Portage la Prairie business owners once again have a chance to spruce up their storefronts with the help of the Hometown Manitoba grant. In 2009, a number of local downtown businesses took advantage of the funding to improve their look. [more]
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Playoff game night  Share Comments  
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Fly by Night  Share Comments 
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Fly by night My question: What was the purpose of the "fly by night" car sale at our local mall recently? Was it to show us how 'not' to support our local businesses? Do you need a licence to do business in Portage la Prairie? If so, was there any thought about the consequences before this [more]
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Manitoba Games' Wobbly Pops Lounge well run, lots of fun  Share Comments 
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To the Wobbly Pop Lounge organizers, Nice one! At the Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games held recently in Portage la Prairie, I was fortunate enough to be asked to volunteer at the Wobbly Pop Lounge. [more]
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A whole 'lotta hogwash  Share Comments 
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A huge headline in a Manitoba newspaper caught my attention on Tuesday: Freedom for Li expected. This is Vince Li, the man who brutally murdered and beheaded Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus outside Portage la Prairie in July 2008. [more]
■ Sports / Portage la Prairie Sports
Delong helps new team reach league semis  Share Comments  
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It should come as no surprise to Portage Terriers' fans that Eric Delong is enjoying an outstanding rookie season with his new team. [more]
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Portage Peewee girls hosting provincials this weekend  Share Comments 
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The Portage Peewee Terriers girls will shoot for two titles in less than a week's time, starting on Friday at the PCU Centre. The team is acting as host for the Peewee Rural A provincial championships this weekend, as a total of 10 teams from all over Manitoba will vie for the gold medal. [more]
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First-ever scholly for Central Plains Capitals female program  Share Comments  
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To say that Shaye Nelissen has had her sights set on a career beyond midget hockey is a bit of an understatement. "From pretty far back, I've wanted to take hockey as far as I can possibly go with it," the Portage la Prairie product said. [more]
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Portage Curling Club Bonspiel Winners  Share Comments  
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When Irish eyes are smiling  Share Comments  
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Opposition MPs pass motion to scrap leaflets  Share Comments 
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BRYN WEESE QMI Agency OTTAWA — Taxpayer-funded political flyers are likely on their way out the door — for a change. [more]
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  • 2010 Power Smart Winter Games Friday March 12 Schedule
    Friday, March 12, 2010 08:00 Badmint​on Single Youth (18 and under) Female Round Robin - Match 15 - Caitlin Dansen vs. Melissa Liew Southport 08:00 Badmint​on Single Youth (18 and under) Female Round Robin - Match 16 - Holly Rainville vs. Kathryn

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  • Chocolate classes coming soon
    By Laura Spelliscy, Heartland Recreation...The warmth of the sun is starting to melt the ice and snow on the sidewalks and roads around town.  By spring break, walking outside should be great!  Hall walking in the school will end March 26.  You only have three weeks of inside walki

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  • Hoping for an early spring
    By Evelyn Alderson, MacGregor Correspondent..​.Here we are into March, and let’s hope spring is on its way. Daylight savings time starts early this year on March 14. The Olympics are over now for another four years, and I must say Canada did very well winning so many gold medals. Th

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  • Enjoy a free mature-driver course
    By Anne Thiessen, MacGregor-Aus​tiSenior’s Support Program... A Mature Driver Refresher Course is being offered at the MacGregor Senior Drop In Centre on April 7, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. This course offers a half-hour optional driving time with a qualified instructor. It’s free and there will be

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  • Austin meeting planned
    By BERYL HENDERS, Austin Correspondent..​. This is a reminder that the Austin Cemetery annual meeting is being held on March 10 at 7.30 p.m. in the Austin Leisure Centre. Committee reports, etc., will be given. All interested persons are welcome to attend. There will be a discuss

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