News & Notices

Leaders from 11 Western Canadian cities issue formal request to Statistics Canada: halt release of annual Crime Severity Index rankings until formal consultations are held with smaller communities and Indigenous leadership.

There has been a one-time temporary change in the sender's email address for your utility bills due to a scheduled software upgrade. Utility bills for e-billing customers in Area 3, north of the tracks, were sent from the email address cityplap@gmail.com, as opposed to the usual utilityclerk@city-plap.com. This change is a one-time occurrence for e-billing sent out today, February 29, 2024.

The Business Storefront Improvement Grant intends to help business owners in Portage la Prairie improve the face of their businesses by providing funds for exterior building upgrades. In addition to improving the appearance of an individual building, these upgrades are expected to contribute to overall business enhancement. The Business Storefront Improvement Grant is a matching grant offered by the City of Portage la Prairie that will provide up to 50% of the project cost, with a maximum municipal contribution of $3,000 per project, from a total fund of $15,000.

As presented by City Finance Chair, Joe Masi

Your Worship and fellow members of Council, it is my pleasure as Chair of the Finance, Legislative and Property Committee to present to you the 2024 City of Portage la Prairie budget.

February 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Portage la Prairie and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1002 (CUPE 1002) reached a three-year collective agreement effective January 1, 2024.

The City of Portage la Prairie intends to conduct the Residual Biosolids Land Application Program commencing in the fall of 2024.

Did you know you may have as little as one minute to escape a home fire when your smoke alarm sounds?  Smoke alarms save lives.

Having a smoke alarm increases your chance of survival by 50%, but only when an alarm is installed properly, has working batteries and within their 10-year service life.

The City of Portage la Prairie constructs and maintains 4 outdoor rinks for public use. City staff put up the boards, install the ice, and clean & flood the ice surface throughout the season. The rinks, located at Prosvita Park, North Memorial School, Red River College, and McKay Ave Park are now ready for public use! Please see the map for the addresses.

At their regular meeting on January 8, 2024, Community Futures Heartland gave a presentation to Council about the services they provide in our region.

View their presentation here: Community Futures Heartland Presentation to Council

All dogs and cats over the age of 6 months must be licensed annually. Pet licenses for the 2024 year are available at no cost if registered between January 2nd – March 31st. Proof of a current rabies vaccination will be required at the time of registration. If registered after March 31st, the cost for a spayed/neutered dog or cat is $25. The cost for a non-spayed or intact dog or cat is $60. The penalty for failing to obtain a valid pet license is $100.