23+ hour, 54+ 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…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (554+ words) United Way Week is underway in Portage la Prairie, bringing a renewed focus to local organizations serving people throughout the community. The week also marks the launch of the United Way of West Central Manitoba’s 2026 annual fundraising campaign, with local…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (442+ words) A new Manitoba government initiative could help attract defence and security investment to the Southport Aerospace Centre and other aerospace facilities across the province. The Manitoba government announced Wednesday it has launched the Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance, or MCDA, to pursue…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (760+ words) Portage la Prairie City Council has a full agenda Tuesday evening, with proposed changes affecting local child-care space, infrastructure, vehicle-for-hire operators and services for one of the city's largest industrial employers among the items up for discussion. Council is scheduled…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (485+ words) Portage la Prairie has long been known as a transportation hub, but a set of rails on the west side of the city gives the community a distinction that is difficult to find anywhere else in Canada. That distinction is…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (611+ words) Municipal leaders across Western Canada are raising concerns about how tariffs and counter-tariffs could add new financial pressure to communities already dealing with rising infrastructure and construction costs. Association of Manitoba Municipalities President Kathy Valentino joined municipal association representatives from…...

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, 4+ day ago   (417+ words) Canadians receiving several federal benefits can expect payments throughout September, including the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. There is also a new supplemental payment for eligible Canada Disability Benefit recipients taking effect…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (212+ words) The federal government is investing up to $160,545 to help strengthen Red River Métis participation in Canada's agriculture sector. Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface-St. Vital, announced the funding today on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald....