News & Notices

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.