Publication

DAVID POMERANZ DELIGHTS FILIPINO COMMUNITY

For many members of the local Filipino community, a recent concert by international star David Pomeranz was more than just a musical performance, it was a journey back home. The Association of Filipinos in Portage la Prairie (AFPI) partnered with ACC...

“PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE” RADIOTHON EXCEEDS FUNDRAISING GOALS

The third annual “People Helping People” Radiothon has surpassed its fundraising targets, raising $116,710 to support cancer patients across more than 70 rural Manitoba communities. The two-day event, held March 19 and 20 in partnership with Golden...

PINK LADIES CONTINUE CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL HEALTHCARE

Despite a winter that failed to provide enough snow for their signature snowmobiles, the Pink Ladies Snow Ride for a Cure has delivered a major financial boost to local cancer care. The volunteer group presented a cheque for $42,026 to the Portage...

LARRY BARRON RECEIVES LORNE SAYER AWARD

POLAR PLUNGE RAISES OVER 18K

LOCAL CHURCH AWARDED $10,000 FROM WOMEN WHO CARE EVENT

A local church is one step closer to a major renovation following a high-stakes “pitch” event that has now funneled more than $100,000 into the community over the last eight years. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church was named the winner of the $10,000...

NEW HOMEOWNERS NAMED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD

A young family who immigrated to Canada from the Philippines just three years ago is celebrating a major milestone after being selected as the newest homeowners for Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming build in Portage la Prairie. Pinky and Nicole, along...

Family legacy runs deep for local flower shop

Keep it Local is The Graphic Leader’s weekly highlight of Portage la Prairie and area entrepreneurs. If you have a business or suggestion of who to learn about, reach out to us! The community is full of small business owners that keep our local economy...

LOCAL HOCKEY STAR HONOURED

PORTAGE LEADERS AWARDED FOR THE ECONOMIC GROWTH

Two regional leaders are being celebrated for their roles in driving growth across Western Canada after receiving prestigious industry honours at a recent regional summit. Eve O’Leary, director of economic development for Portage Regional Economic...