News & Notices

June 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In alignment with our strategic plan to continue to enhance recreation and greenspaces, and expand our active transportation opportunities across the city, the City of Portage la Prairie, in partnership with Homestead Co-op and Richardson Milling, has purchased two community docks to be installed on Crescent Lake.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at 4:00pm, immediately following the Reconciliation Ceremony at The Arbor in Dakota Plains First Nation.  The purpose of this meeting is to formally acknowledge and apologize for past mistakes of the City in order to rebuild relationships with our Indigenous partners.  The agenda for this meeting can be viewed on our website.

City Hall will be temporarily closed for renovations beginning Thursday, June 27th at 12:00 noon, with an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2024. These renovations will enhance accessibility within City Hall, ensuring that all members of our community can access our services comfortably.

Water main flushing occurs each year from late June to mid-August to clear mains of iron and calcium scale deposits to maintain high-quality water. This program will run for 8 weeks and will take place between the nighttime hours of 10:00 pm – 6:00 am.

The City of Portage la Prairie is excited to announce that we are developing a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan.  This project initiative is funded by the Government of Manitoba through the Manitoba Community Safety and Well-being Planning Project.

The rain has stopped but we are still receiving very high flows at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. If you have a sump pump in your house, please remember this can not be pumped into the City’s sewer system. Any hoses leading to a drain in your house should be disconnected immediately.

The City’s bulk water dispenser, located at the Water Pollution Control Facility, is out of order. Parts have been ordered and are expected to arrive Tuesday. An alternative location is the bulk water truck fill located on East Road in the Peony Farm.

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm, the City of Portage la Prairie will be sending out an emergency notification test message. The emergency notification test message will be distributed via email, text, and voice message to all cell phones registered with Connect-Portage and via voice message to all landlines listed in the white pages.

Are you prepared in the event of an emergency?

Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity to take action to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family, and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. The intent of the theme is to encourage Canadians to understand the risks in their area and learn what actions they can take to protect themselves and their families.

Volunteer Homes Needed to Collect Drinking Water Samples for Random Daytime (RDT) Lead Testing Requirements.