News & Notices

Due to a technical error, preauthorized payments for Area 3 utility accounts that were scheduled for withdrawal on Friday, June 20, 2025, did not go through as expected.

The City has recently been made aware that we are no longer permitted to pump water directly from the Assiniboine River into Crescent Lake, which we do to maintain an adequate water level, due to new Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) regulations. 

As a result, we’ve had to pause pumping operations while we work with the Province of Manitoba to explore alternative solutions that meet regulatory requirements.

UPDATE - BOIL WATER ADVISORY CANCELLED FOR THE CITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

City of Portage la Prairie and Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation Win National Collaboration Award.

With the new bike lanes on Saskatchewan Ave. W. now complete—and Bike Week in full swing—we’re sharing tips for using Active Transportation Pathways safely and respectfully.

The City of Portage la Prairie is proud to launch the 9 P.M. Routine, a public safety campaign aimed at preventing property crimes and encouraging nightly crime-prevention habits.

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

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm, the City of Portage la Prairie will be sending out an emergency notification test message.

Our Public Works and Parks teams continue their weekly spring clean up efforts. Here's what's happening this week.

Our Public Works, and Parks & Cemetery teams are hard at work getting the city fresh and clean for the season! Here's what's happening this week.