22+ hour, 56+ min ago   (1064+ words) As thousands of students in the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM) head back to class artificial intelligence will continue to be part of the conversation in schools across the province. But the DSFM isn't taking the approach of simply telling students…...

22+ hour, 32+ min ago   (496+ words) Families in Southport and the surrounding region will have access to more child care in the new year as a major expansion beside the Central Plains RecPlex continues to take shape. The $2 million project will add 24 spaces to the existing…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (912+ words) Local developers, builders, business leaders and municipal partners gathered in Portage la Prairie last week for an annual event focused on attracting investment and preparing for future growth. The fourth annual Developer Day was held Sept. 2, bringing together representatives from…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (810+ words) School buses are back on the roads today throughout Portage la Prairie and the surrounding rural municipality as students return to class. For Kim Kelso, a school bus driver with the Portage la Prairie School Division, the start of another…...

1+ week, 14+ hour 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, 22+ hour ago   (1076+ words) The museum and adjacent outbuildings at Dufferin Historical Society's Kings Park Road campus are getting close to wrapping up another hectic summer season this weekend, but viewings can still be available with appointments. The facility is also waiting to receive…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (579+ words) North Memorial School is preparing for a busy return to class with growing enrolment, new staff members, additional literacy support, and expanded learning opportunities awaiting students this fall. Principal Valerie Smith says the school is expecting full classrooms as new…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (468+ words) Thousands of Manitoba children will now be eligible for free child care as the province eliminates parent fees for families receiving support through its Child-Care Subsidy Program. The Manitoba government announced Wednesday that the change will affect about 4,100 children from…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (595+ words) Four local youth recently shared their experiences at a Rotary leadership camp during a fellowship supper at the Rotary Duck Pond. The Portage la Prairie Rotary Club hosted the event Thursday, Aug. 3, bringing together members and four youth who attended…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (279+ words) This past weekend, PortageOnline asked our social media users to show us their summer. With today being the final day of August, harvest in full swing, September long weekend looming, Terrier training camp just days away and back to school…...