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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.

Please be advised that all flowers, vases, wreaths, fences, solar lights, figurines etc. must be removed from Hillside Cemetery, Hillside Memorial and St. Mary’s Cemetery by Thursday, October 31, 2024.   Any plastic flowers and vases not removed by that date will be discarded.

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.

Public notice is hereby given that the 2025 Assessment Roll for the City of Portage la Prairie has been delivered to City Hall, 97 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act:

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.