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We would like to inform the community that three members of our Community Safety Officer (CSO) team are transitioning to new careers, with some continuing to serve locally as Police Officers with a regional police force.

Fall is coming and the City of Portage is once again offering free curbside yard waste collection. This year’s program will start Monday, September 16, 2024, and run for 6 collection cycles.

City Hall is temporarily closed for renovations with an anticipated completion date of Fall 2024. These renovations will enhance accessibility within City Hall, ensuring that all members of our community can access our services comfortably.

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the City prior to the commencement of the auction, the City will on the 16th day of September, 2024, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Stride Place, Daily Graphic-Herald Leader Room, 245 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie MB, proceed to sell by public auction the described properties in the link.

July 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A series of changes are planned by Statistics Canada in response to issues identified by a number of communities earlier this year with respect to the annual Crime Severity Index. The changes will be part of the annual data release by Statistics Canada.

The City of Portage la Prairie is interested in working with local organizations to improve and enrich the lives of its residents. We are interested in supporting grant applications from local organizations that meet this goal.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 25^th, 2024, in the Prairie Fusion Art Gallery, 11 2^nd Street NE. 

The Portage la Prairie City Guide features information and articles about the programs and services we offer and the activities and projects we are involved in!

July 05, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On June 10, 2024, City Council passed the Vacant and Derelict Building By-Law, to address issues related to boarded and derelict properties. These properties often pose social, health, and financial risks to the community, and they can lead to a decrease in the value of other properties in the surrounding neighbourhood. This new by-law empowers the City of Portage la Prairie to enforce and collect fees to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings within the city limits.

Find Canada Day events in the City of Portage la Prairie here: Canada-Day-Agenda (strideplace.ca)

This year’s fireworks display will be off the southwest bank of the causeway and will primarily be fired west, with some shells being fired to the east. The causeway will be under normal operation for both vehicle and foot traffic until 10:00 pm on July 1st when it will be closed for the fireworks. Fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 11:00 pm).