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  • Plumas teams play in playoffs
    By Bernice Evenson, Plumas correspondent..​.It’s good to see Mrs. Bill Schettler home after spending a few days in Neepawa Hospital. Weekend guests with Gertie Kreutzer were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Zerr of Langenburg, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ladouceur of Kenora renewed old acquaintances
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  • Gladstone 4-H celebrates a year of achievement
    By Tanya Anderson, Submitted article... The Gladstone 4-H Handi-Workers Club reorganized in October 2009 and held its Achievement on May 13. Twenty members worked on a variety of projects: exploring leadership, exploring foods, smart sitter, discover your look, explore fibres and fabrics
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  • Strawberry pick huge success for Gladstone Odd Job Squad
    Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre, Submitted by Stephanie Friesen... The month of July has been quite busy for the Gladstone Odd Job Squad. On Canada Day, the Odd Job Squad held a hotdog sale which was well attended by the community despite the rainy weather. A big thank you to th
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  • Cemetary commmittee seeking info
    Beryl Henders, Austin Correspondent..​.The Austin Cemetery committee would like to invite anyone interested in dropping by the cemetery to see the Info Centre by the Cenotaph. More than 1,100 known burials and cremations are listed in alphabetical order with the block and plot numbers. It
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  • Flowers plentiful in MacGregor
    Dixie Tomchuk, MacGregor Correspondent..​.Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunny weather! Now is the time to take a drive around MacGregor as the flowers, hanging baskets, and gardens are looking lovely. Henderson House is open every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. during July, August
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Blaze end skid with win over Shooters  Share Comments 
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The Portage Blaze ended their seven-game winless slide with an impressive victory over one of the Winnipeg Women's Soccer League First Division's top teams. The Blaze knocked off the SE Shooters 3-1 Wednesday at Red River College in Winnipeg for their first regular season win since June 2. [more]
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Collision sends woman to hospitalShare Comments 
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A woman was sent to hospital following a collision in Portage la Prairie on Wednesday evening. At about 6:40 p.m. Portage RCMP report a car traveling on Saskatchewan Avenue W. collided with two parked vehicles — an SUV and a pick-up truck near the intersection of 12th Street S.E. [more]
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Moffatt named Hall of Fame inductee  Share Comments  
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You heard it here first: Portage la Prairie's Shane Moffatt is among the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame's 2010 induction class, the Hall of Fame announced Wednesday. Moffatt enters the Hall on his accomplishments in both baseball and hockey. [more]
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Some Manitobans getting 431 area codeShare Comments 
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WINNIPEG — In a couple of years, Manitobans and others will have to know not just the phone numbers of whoever they're calling within the province — but their area code as well. It's all because Manitoba will receive an additional area code — 431 — in the fall of 2012. [more]
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G20 charges against man droppedShare Comments 
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A man arrested under a phantom law when he wandered too close to the inner fence during the G20 is no longer charged. [more]
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RCMP detachment up in smokeShare Comments 
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WINNIPEG — A fire that severely damaged a Manitoba RCMP detachment is believed to be an arson. Parkland RCMP said Wednesday the blaze that ripped through Ethelbert RCMP detachment on June 15 was deliberately set. [more]
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Portager Espey hosting event for charityShare Comments  
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At first glance, arm wrestling may appear as nothing more than a battle of brute strength. Although herculean muscle power is necessary to be the best, it will not win a high-stakes tournament unaided. [more]
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Aeros putting slump behind, back to winning waysShare Comments  
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Two weeks ago, the Portage Aeros were a team in despair. Now, they're a team on a tear, having picked up three wins in their last four outings. [more]
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Portage Golf Club juniors finish strong at Rural Junior in CarmanShare Comments  
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Brodie Gobin and Myles Sullivan both brought hardware home from the Manitoba Men's Junior Rural Championship, though neither Portage Golf Club representative captured the trophy they were looking for. [more]
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New funding announced to fight diabetesShare Comments  
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Leona Aglukkaq, federal minister of health, was at Long Plain First Nation Wednesday to announce $110 million to help fight diabetes among aboriginal people. [more]
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Roadside assistance needs rise during hot temperaturesShare Comments 
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Emergency roadside assistance calls have increased with the rise in temperatures and humidex this week. Liz Peters, Public and Government Affairs Manager for CAA Manitoba, reported that about 30-40 more emergency roadside assistance calls were received than usual. [more]
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Cattle producers want compensationShare Comments 
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Manitoba farmers, including those in parts of the Central Plains area, want to see the government beef up its support to cattle producers. Heavy rains during this spring have made it difficult for some cattle producers to maintain hay and feed grain for their animals. [more]
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Donation to help ice usersShare Comments  
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Council denies car dealershipShare Comments 
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Portage la Prairie city council has denied an application to allow a car dealership to set up shop, despite recommendations to allow it to go ahead from city administration. [more]
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Searching for answersShare Comments  
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A group of family and friends gathered Tuesday during the lunch-hour in the Portage Mall parking lot to prepare to plaster posters in Portage, reminding people to keep up the search for Amber McFarland, who went missing in 2008. [more]
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Janet Shindle decides not to run againShare Comments  
Updated 8 minutes ago
Portage la Prairie city councillor Janet Shindle has announced she will not be running for re-election this year. Shindle is currently completing her first term on council after being elected in 2006. She said she has enjoyed her time on council over the past four years. [more]
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Walkers aim to spread message Share Comments  
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They walked in an effort to promote the need for justice as well as to bring home the issue of missing and murdered women in Canada. [more]