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About Portage la Prairie

When Canada’s vast western lands were wild and free, this was the place on the Assiniboine River known as “Prairie Portage” — the swift-

est overland link between the waters of the Assiniboine and Red River systems and those of Lake Manitoba. Portage la Prairie’s place in the world has grown with the times from its rich history to a present day bustling business centre.

Located in south central Manitoba on the picturesque Assiniboine River, Portage la Prairie is, and has always been, an important transportation cen-tre, dating back to its inception as a fur trading post. Today, it is connected to the rest of Canada via the Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway systems, with service from both major railroads, a trans-continental bus service, and air through Southport.

Strategically situated in the centre of the continent astride major east-west transportation routes, (only forty-five minutes west of Winnipeg, one hour north of the international border, and one hour east of Brandon) Portage la Prairie is in an ideal position to accommodate additional

Portage la Prairie... The City of Possibilities!

From the beginning, the site for Portage la Prairie has been ideal for transportation, trade, growth and beauty.

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About Portage la Prairieindustries. Residents of Portage la Prairie utilize the Assiniboine River as their water source. A flood-con-trol dam provides an ideal reservoir which ensures more than adequate water supply for all the community’s needs. The quality of the treated water is extremely high and there is ample capacity for additional water production.

Agriculture and related processing and services remains the major industrial focus of our area. Affordable land prices, good drainage and excel-lent soil conditions have been conducive to the high agricultural output of our region. The farming community of the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie produces many speciality crops such as carrots, onions, asparagus, parsnips, broccoli, beans, rutabagas, cauliflower, peas, potatoes, various grains and oil seeds, strawberries, saskatoon berries, raspberries and much, much more. Much of the R.M. of Portage la Prairie is under irrigation, and additional acreage can be incorporated into the existing irrigation system. The diverse agricultural production of the Portage area has drawn many food processing plants to the city.

Portage la Prairie residents are also extremely proud of their education system, health care services, multitude of recreational facilities, arts and cultural opportunities, housing selection, service clubs, religious services and the range of media services. Wildlife also abounds in the area as it is home to one of the nation’s largest flocks of Canada geese.

WE’RE MORE THAN JUST STRAWBERRIES & POTATOESFor its relatively small size, Portage la Prairie offers top-notch attractions.

Visitors can spend hours visiting the museum or enjoying the natural beauty of Island Park. In the winter, our Island of Lights, Santa’s Parade of Lights and Western Canadian Pond Hockey Championships help to speed up the cold months. No matter what your interests are, we can fill your leisure time with plenty of exciting and unique experiences. Year round, there is always a lot to see and do in our city!

SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Portage la Prairie has a Settlement Services Program, located on the 2nd floor at the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre to assist newcomers with their settlement needs in our community and into our country. The Settlement Service office is an informational hub where newcomers can find the services needed to assist them in having meaningful and rewarding lives in a new community. Settlement Service Program staff work together with volunteers and citizens from a variety of backgrounds to make your arrival as pleasant and smooth as possible and your future stay in our com-munity lasting and rewarding. They assist you with a wide range of services such as housing, employment, Manitoba Driver’s License, Manitoba Health, Social Insurance, English as an Additional Language classes, and more.

For more information call 204-857-6304 or visit the website atwww.learningcentre.net

Attractions

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HILL’S DRUG STORE HILL’S CLINIC PHARMACY

HILL’S DRUG STORE200 Saskatchewan Ave. E.

Portage la Prairie, MB R1N OK9

(204) 857-4631HILL’S CLINIC PHARMACY

140 – 9th Street S.E.Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V5

(204) 239-1368

KEN MAREK

BEVERLYPHILLIPS

RHONDAKITCHEN

MICHELLEHUYBER

BETHWILSON

PCU CENTRE245 Royal Road South, Island Park

PCU Centre - Come ride the waves at the PCU Centre which houses Manitoba’s largest indoor wave pool, a large water slide, lazy river, zero depth beach like entry, tots area, swimming lanes, 14 person hot tub, a private party room and much more! The PCU Centre also features two NHL regulation size indoor arenas, one with seating capacity for 1675, an indoor walking track, 4,000 square foot fitness centre, canteen, as well as meeting and special event facilities Situated adjacent to the outdoor waterpark, Splash Island, and on the scenic Island Park, the PCU Centre is the ideal place for recreation, sport and gatherings. This facility is managed by the Portage Regional Recreation Authority Inc. (PRRA)

For more information call 204-857-7772, email info@pcucentre.ca or visit our website at www.PCUCentre.ca

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AttractionsEXHIBITION GROUNDSOn the Island

Exhibition Grounds – Portage’s exhibition grounds are located next to Island Park, Splash Island, Portage Golf Club and the PCU Centre. The office, MNP exhibition building and livestock barns provide additional facilities for a variety of events. The PORTAGEX Campground is open from May to September and provides water and electrical sites, with free Wi-Fi, group and weekly rates.

For more info, please call 204-857-3231, email portagex@mts.net or visit our website at www.portageex.com.

ARBORETUMLocated on Island Park

The Arboretum is an educational collection of prairie hardy trees, shrubs and vines. A wheelchair accessible pathway joins a series of stations giving information on plants, horticulture, forestry and wildlife. The Arboretum is free to the public and is an ideal outdoor classroom to learn about plants and their importance to the environment. The Arboretum covers 4 acres and has over 200 different types of plants. With each visit you will have a new impres-sion of the plants that contribute to the prairie landscape.

PORTAGE GOLF CLUBLocated on Island Park

Portage Golf Club - Play one of Manitoba’s most enjoyable rural golf courses established in 1922. This 18-hole golf course provides a challenging but enjoyable golfing experience in a quiet setting. Par 70, 6355 yards Slope 117 — fully licensed clubhouse and course, Pro Shop, rental clubs and carts are available.

Call the Portage Golf Club at 204-857-6177or visit our website at www.portagegolfclub.ca.

SOUTHPORT GOLF CLUBLocated at Southport

Southport Golf Course - features Portage la Prairie’s only driving range to complement the 9 hole course. For players of any skill level, Southport Golf Course also features a full dining facility for hosting tournaments or a bite to eat before or after your round.

To book a tee time call 204 428-3174

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FORT LA REINE MUSEUM AND PIONEER VILLAGEJunction of Hwy 1A East & Hwy 26

The Fort la Reine Museum is dedicated to preserving and pre-senting the heritage of the Canadian Prairies as well as the history of the City and Municipality of Portage la Prairie. Experience history with more than 25 differ-ent buildings displaying thousands of individual artifacts including pre-European contact First Nation’s artifacts to more modern collec-tions including historic fire trucks, a historic print shop, “Fisher’s” general store, the West Prospect School, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, The West Prospect Church, hand hewn log struc-tures, and historic homes. The museum pays homage to the beginnings of Canada’s National railway, with historic railcars including “le Rideau”, the personal rail car of Sir William Van Horne. Also the museum offers a supe-rior military collection, houses the largest indoor collection of Allis Chalmers agricultural tractors and heavy equipment in the world, and is home to the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame.

Visit www.fortlareinemuseum.caor call 204-857-3259 for more information.

PORTAGE SPILLWAY —WAYSIDE PARK

One kilometer south of the Portage la Prairie by-pass is a day use area with facilities for wheelchair bound individuals. The beautiful park is com-plete with picnic areas and is the favourite local water recreation spot for fishing and boating.

Attractions

SASKATOONS • RASPBERRIESGOOSEBERRIES • CHERRIES

100 Old Bridge Road,Portage la Prairie

204-870-1140riverbendorchards.ca

Photo courtesy of John Nielsen

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AttractionsTRAIN WATCHER’S DELIGHT

With the mainlines of Canada’s principal railways being within a block of each other, Portage la Prairie is an ideal place for train lovers to come and watch trains! Mile long freights go east and west carrying a variety of com-modities. The Via Train makes a daily stop at Portage la Prairie’s 1908 Union Station/Bus Depot. The 1893 CPR Station, a desig-nated heritage site, is being reno-vated for use as a railway inter-pretive museum.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE FARMERS MARKETLocated at the PCU Centre (245 Royal Road South)

Portage la Prairie has a year round farmers market! The Portage Farmers Market features seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking, handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown pottery, knitting, crochet, and home based businesses.

Visit them on Facebook for more information http://www.facebook.com/PortageFarmersMarket

COMMUNITY WALKWAYCrescent Road

Portage la Prairie has a beau-tiful and illuminated 5.2 km (3.2-mile) Community Walkway along picturesque Crescent Lake. It also has many Historical Walking Signs along the pathway that give refer-ence and stories to sites of the past and current heritage properties along the lake. The 2.4-meter (8-foot) wide paved walkway is an excellent ame-nity in our community to enjoy walks, strolls, or run. With several accesses along the way, this path can be incorporated into daily work, school, or leisure routines.

Photo courtesy of John Nielsen

Photo courtesy of John Nielsen

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EventsVINTAGE CRUISERS DAY

The Vintage Cruisers Annual Show and Shine will be held at Island Park in Portage la Prairie on June 15th from 10 am – 4 pm. All proceeds go to local charities and PCI Auto Shop Bursary. Admission is a tin for the bin (non-perishable item)

PORTAGE KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW

The Portage Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials are on July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014 at the Canad Inns.

Contact Tammy Dunbar @ 239-4925 ortdunbar@mymts.net for more information.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Summer concert series held at Island Park (Ukrainian Bandstand) every Thursday evening in July and August from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, hosted by Quite Likely. Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of great entertainment all summer long.

CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

On July 1st join us for a FREE celebration of Canada’s birthday at Island Park. The festivities include pancake breakfast performances, chil-dren’s activities and a wonderful evening fire-works display over the shores of Crescent Lake. The Canada Day festivities are organized by the Portage Regional Recreation Authority Inc. (PRRA)

For more information call 204-857-7772, email info@pcucentre.ca or visit our website at www.PCUCentre.ca

BERRY SEASONPortage la Prairie offers delectable berries ripe for picking every year in July.

Pick your own or get them prepicked; you’ll come back for more! We are the “Strawberry Capital of Canada!”

Connery’s Farm ..........204-428-3924 Mayfair Farm .............204-857-4581Munro’s ....................... 204-428-3100 Patten Acres ..............204-857-4321Riverbend Orchards .... 204-870-1140

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EventsPORTAGEX

The Portage Exhibition “Explores Agriculture” at its annual fair July 4th - 6th, 2014, featuring family fun for all ages. Enjoy 3 days of country hospital-ity with cattle and horse shows, 4-H achievements, children’s pro-grams, midway and petting zoo. There is a wide variety of displays and exhibits, as well as entertain-ment. The Portage Industrial Exhibition Association also offers rentals of the grounds and buildings for other events. The PORTAGEX campground, open from May to September has water and electrical sites with free Wi-Fi. Group camping is also available.

For more information, call the office at 204-857-3231, email at portagex@mts.net or visit our website at www.portageex.com

POTATO FESTIVAL

August 9, 2014 - the 11th Annual Portage Potato Festival will be taking place. The free-admission com-munity festival will be comprised of live bands, chil-dren’s entertainment, displays, a variety of vendors and interactive shows.

Go to www.portagepotatofest.ca or www.facebook.com/portagepotatofest for continuous festival updates / information. Please direct any questions to info@portagepotatofest.ca

PRAIRIE RIPPLES ART TOUR AND SALE

Prairie Ripples Art Tour - August 23 & 24 2014 - This 8th Annual self-guided tour high-lights Art and Culture in the Portage la Prairie area. Free admission. Chat with artists and artisans; experience their beautiful work up close.

Prairie Ripples Art Sale - October 24 & 25, 2014 - Hosted by Prairie Ripples members at the William Glesby Centre, Portage la Prairie. Free admission. Quality, Original Art and Crafts.

For more information visit our website www.prairieripples.com

Photo courtesy of John Nielsen

Photo courtesy of Dennis Woems

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Events

FEBRUARY 2014February 21 to 23 EF Moon Construction Pond Hockey ChampionshipsFebruary 22 Kayla Luky in concert at the Glesby CentreFebruary 22 Beginner Paverpol Workshop at Portage & District Arts CentreFebruary 28 All Nations Tribal Days

MARCH 2014Until March 29 Art Exhibition: Loss and Grieving Series by Willy CarletonUntil March 29 Art Exhibition: Simplicity Pencil & Watercolour by Michelle LalancetteMarch (Thursdays) Portage Pairs & Squares (Square Dancing at Herman Prior Centre)March 1 Spring Craft Sale at Herman Prior CentreMarch 1 Tim Hus in concert at the Glesby CentreMarch 1 & 2 All Nations Tribal DaysMarch 6 Raise the Woof, A Stand Up Comedy Show at the Glesby Centre. PAWS

fundraiser March 19 Reel Event: Twenty Feet from StardomMarch 22 PAWS Adoptathon at Herman Prior CentreMarch 22 La Prairie Lioness Annual Celebrity AuctionMarch 29 Oil Painting Workshop at Portage District Arts CentreMarch 29 Brian Sklar & the Tex Pistols in concert at the Glesby Centre

APRIL 2014April 1 to May 10 Art Exhibition: Photography favorites by the Camera Club

MAY 2014Until May 10 Art Exhibition: Photography favorites by the Camera ClubMay 3 The Vinyl Café with Stuart McLean — Live on Stage at the Glesby CentreMay 8 Celebration Of The Arts: Dinner & Art AuctionMay 13 to June 21 Art Exhibition: New Directions Oil pastel by John NielsenMay 16 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruiseMay 16 Shrine CircusMay 19 to Aug. 31 Pioneers & Trailblazers Walk thru History Tours - Fort la Reine MuseumMay 30 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruise

JUNE 2014Until June 21 Art Exhibition: New Directions Oil pastel by John NielsenJune (All Month) Pioneers & Trailblazers Walk thru History Tours - Fort la Reine MuseumJune 1 The 39th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market Show & Sale

at the Curling RinkJune 1 to Sept. 2 Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-In for Peace at

Fort la Reine MuseumJune 4 Snowbirds demonstration at Southport AirportJune 13 Cruisin’ the PlaP beweekly carshow and cruise at the Mall June 15 The Vintage Cruisers Annual Show & Shine on Island ParkJune 21 Spirit of the Prairies National Aboriginal Day at Fort la ReineJune 24 to Aug. 2 Art Exhibition: Double Vision Quilt and textile paintings by Diane Stewart

and Debbie RichardsJune 27 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruise at the Mall

These are just some of the upcoming events in Portage la Prairie.For more information on these events or to see more events

happening throughout the year visit our website at:www.TourismPortageLaPrairie.com

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EventsJULY 2014July (All Month) Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-In for Peace at

Fort la Reine MuseumJuly (All Month) Pioneers & Trailblazers Walk thru History Tours - Fort la Reine MuseumJuly (All Month) Art Exhibition: Double Vision Quilt and textile paintings by Diane Stewart

and Debbie RichardsJuly (Every Thursday) Concerts in the Park (Island Park 6:00-8:00 pm)July 1 Canada Day Celebrations at Fort la Reine MuseumJuly 1 Canada Day Celebrations on Island ParkJuly 4, 5 & 6 Portage ExJuly 4, 5 & 6 Portage Kennel Club Dog Show at Canad InnsJuly 11 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruiseJuly 19 Heritage Day at the Fort la Reine MuseumJuly 25 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruise

AUGUST 2014Aug. (Every Thursday) Concerts in the Park Summer concert series (Island Park 6:00-8:00 pm)Aug. (All Month) Give Peace a Chance - John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-In for Peace at

Fort la Reine MuseumUntil August 31 Pioneers & Trailblazers Walk thru History Tours - Fort la Reine MuseumAugust 5 to 29 Participate Create - Drop in Crafternoons at Fort la Reine Museum

(Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm)August 5 to 30 Central Region Juried Art ExhibitionAugust 9 Portage Potato FestivalAugust 8 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruiseAugust 22 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruiseAugust 23 & 24 Prairie Ripples Art Tour

SEPTEMBER 2014Sept. (Thursdays) Portage Pairs & Squares (Square Dancing at Herman Prior Centre)September 5 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruiseSeptember 2 to 27 Art Exhibit: HATS FROM A LIFE LIVED Mixed media by artist Colette

BalcaenSeptember 19 & 20 “Mystery at the Museum” at Fort la Reine MuseumSeptember 19 Cruisin’ the PlaP biweekly carshow and cruiseSept. 30 to Nov. 8 Art Exhibit: SURVIVABILITY II Mixed media by various artists

OCTOBER 2014October (All Month) Art Exhibit: SURVIVABILITY II Mixed media by various artistsOct. (Thursdays) Portage Pairs & Squares (Square Dancing at Herman Prior Centre)October 4 Haunted Museum Vigil at Fort la Reine MuseumOctober 11 Wonder in Allisland II at Fort la Reine MuseumOctober 17 to 20 Canad Inns Prairie ClassicOctober 18 & 25 Fort la Reine Ghost WalkOctober 25 & 26 Prairie Ripples Art Sale at the William Glesby Centre

NOVEMBER 2014Nov. (Thursdays) Portage Pairs & Squares (Square Dancing at Herman Prior Centre)Nov. 10 to Dec. 20 Art Exhibition: Acrylic, oil & collage by artist Linus WoodsNovember 21 & 22 Annual All Christmas Sale at McKenzie United Church

DECEMBER 2014Dec. (Thursdays) Portage Pairs & Squares (Square Dancing at Herman Prior Centre)December 5 Jingle Bell BreakfastDecember 5 Santa’s Parade of LightsDec. 5 to Jan. 7 Island of Lights

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AccommodationsCanad Inns – Portage

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CANAD INNS DESTINATION CENTRE2401 Saskatchewan Avenue WestPhone: 204-857-9745 Fax: 204-239-6245 Toll Free: 1-888-33CANAD (22623)Website: www.canadinns.com

DAYS INN – PORTAGE LA PRAIRIEHighway 1 & Yellowquill TrailPhone: 204-857-9791 Fax: 204-239-1025 Website: www.daysinn.com

HI-WAY MOTEL2010 Saskatchewan Avenue West Phone: 204-857-8771Email: info@hiwaymotel.comWebsite: www.hiwaymotel.com

MIDTOWN MOTOR INN177 Saskatchewan Avenue WestPhone: 204-857-6881 Fax: 204-239-1593

SUNSET MOTEL2465 Saskatchewan Avenue West - Highway 1A West Phone: 204-857-7031 Fax: 204-239-6831

SUPER 8 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIEHighway 1A WestPhone: 204-857-8883 Toll Free: 1-800-800-8000 Website: www.super8portage.com

WESTGATE INN MOTEL1010 Saskatchewan Avenue EastPhone: 204-239-5200 Fax: 204-239-0588

YELLOW QUILL MOTEL45-20th Street South WestPhone: 204-857-3086 Toll Free 1-800-414-7365

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LYNCH’S POINT CAMPGROUND - North of Westbourne on Lake Manitoba Junction 242 off Yellowhead Route & 13 km North (Approx. 40 km from Portage) Phone 204-274-2725

MILLER’S CAMPGROUND - 5 km East on #1 Highway Phone 204-857-4255 Email: info@millerscampground.com Website: www.millerscampground.com

OFTY’S RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND - Northeast of Westbourne on Lake Manitoba Junction 242 off Yellowhead Route & 3 km N (Approx. 40 km from Portage) Phone 204-274-2705 Fax 274-0039 Email: oftys@mts.net Website: www.oftysriversidecampground.com

CREEKSIDE CAMPGROUND - 13 km East on #1 HighwayPhone 204-267-7002 Website: www.creeksidecampingrvpark.com Email: bookings@creeksidecampingrvpark.com

PORTAGEX CAMPGROUND - Conveniently located on the Exhibition Grounds near the Portage Golf Course, Splash Island Water Park, Island Park Family Park & Playground, and the PCU Centre. Phone 204-857-3231 Website: http://www.portageex.com.

SPORTSMAN’S CORNER - located off Hwy # 16 north of Westbourne, 30 km’s from Hwy # 1. From Hwy # 16, turn east onto N. Thompson Rd just north of the Whitemud River. Cross the railway tracks and continue north. Drive 7 km, until you see Sportsman’s Corner boat sign, turn right and follow the road to the campground.Phone 204-274-2015. Website: www.sportsmanscorner.ca

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Bed & BreakfastBLUE HERON VIEW B&B - #8 Hackberry West, Delta Beach, Phone (204) 857-7454 E-mail: afowens@gmail.com Website: www.blueheronview.com

ROYCAN’S COUNTRY HAVEN - Bed & Bale for Equestrian Overnights Portage la Prairie, off Hwy. #1A Phone (204) 239-4854Website www.roycan.ca Email: info@roycan.ca

THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE B&B Box 1515, Portage la Prairie R1N 3P1 Phone (204) 252-2156 Website: www.littlehouseplp.com Email: info@littlehouseplp.com

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Need to get away from the hustle and bustle of your life? Portage la Prairie is the perfect spot to spend a day or two. Here are a few suggestions:

THE MIGHTY EXPLORER

Start your adventure by visiting the Fort la Reine Museum and experiencing first hand what it was like to settle on the prairie frontier. After an hour or two, visit one of our great restaurants or coffee shops! Or how about taking a self guided tour of the heritage homes located throughout Portage la Prairie! But don’t stop now—there is another great exhibit waiting at the Portage and District Arts Centre! Finish your tour by exploring the one-of-a-kind artwork & giftshop!

WITH YOUR SNOWMOBILE!

The Snowmobile Club in Portage la Prairie is an orga-nization whose purpose is to unite fellow snowmobilers to have safe and fun snowmobile activities and rides. They have developed, maintained and groomed 260 km of snowmobile trails. If you are interested in organized rides for the family, or are opting for the adrenaline rush a ride can produce, find out more about Club Snow at www.clubsnowportage.com. Come and explore our winter trails aboard your machine!

DID YOU SAY GOLF?!

Plan to stick around for a while because you won’t want to leave the great 18 hole golf course located on Island Park. This course is not only challenging, but is one of

the most beautiful courses in Manitoba. After playing a round, relax in the fully licensed club-house for lunch. Then take a tour down the road 3 km south to Southport’s 9-hole course. Rent a cart and give it a try! Be sure to end your great golfing day at one of our restau-rants or exciting lounges throughout the City. Grab a hotel room and do it again tomorrow!

ARE YOU A HISTORY BUFF?

Do you want to find out if you have any familial roots in Portage la Prairie? You can easily access the burial records for Portage la Prairie at the Cemetery Database. Please enter this address into your internet search www.city-plap.com/parks.html. The database includes the burials in the Hillside and St. Mary's Cemeteries. Another way to research your past is to visit the Portage la Prairie Regional Library, home to a freely available and comprehensive in-house collection of local histories and genealogical records. Included in this collection are indices for the births, deaths and marriages for the Rural Municipality and the City of Portage la Prairie, cemetery inscriptions of a number of surrounding municipalities and a microfilm assemblage of newspapers dating from the 1880’s to 2005 for Portage, MacGregor and Gladstone. The library is located at 40-B Royal Rd N. and can be contacted by calling 204-857-4271, emailing portlib@portagelibrary.com or checking the website at www.portagelibrary.com. A third option would be to attend the Prior Relations Genealogy Group that offers support to fellow researchers and meets at the Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Road N. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call 204-857-6951 for more details. Finally the Portage Heritage Advisory Committee would love to help with inquiries on Portage la Prairie's rich history, please call 204-239-8337 or email info@city-plap.com.

Make It A Day Trip!

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RestaurantsA & W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-24th St NW 204-857-8336

Aalto’s – Canad Inn Destination Centre

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2401 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-9745

Bill’s Sticky Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Saskatchewan Ave E 204-857-9999

Boston Pizza . . . . . . . . . . .2180 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-239-8200

Burger King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2208 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-239-6552

Café on Prince . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #6-206 Prince Ave 204-240-7010

Chicken Chef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1900 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-239-0101

Dairy Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-6047

Dick’s Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Saskatchewan Ave E 204-857-4241

Domino's Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . C 1810 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-5757

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant . . . . . . . . . 324-5th Ave NW 204-857-6720

Gramma’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TransCanada Hwy. 1 204-857-9791

Grindstone Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Saskatchewan Ave E 204-239-0610

Hor Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit A - 190 River Rd 204-857-7203

Jimmy’s Submarine . . . . . . . . . . 1746 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-239-0378

KFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1275 Saskatchewan Ave. W 204-857-5321

Lita’s Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904 Sasktatchewan Ave. E. 204-240-1397

Little Caesars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Saskatchewan Ave E 204-239-5530

May Mei’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Saskathewan Ave E 204-857-4555

McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-25th St NW 204-857-6893

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portage Wal-Mart 204-857-6892

Midtown Motor Inn . . . . . . . . . . 177 Saskatchewan Ave. W 204-857-6881

Oriental Pearl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-6895

Over the Coals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Saskatchewan Ave E 204-239-4477

Pizza Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-856-2222

Reflections Café . . . . . . . . . . . . .1609 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-8895

Season’s Family Restaurant . . .2450 Saskatchewan Ave W

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portage Mall 204-856-1077

Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Saskatchewan Ave E 204-239-4338

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-24th Street NW 204-239-0028

Tavern United . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2401 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-9745

Tim Horton’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-5222

. . . . 2450 Saskatchewan Ave W (Portage Mall) 204-239-1215

Tornado’s Restaurant & Lounge 1107 Saskatchewan Ave W 204-857-9300

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RecreationHERMAN PRIOR SENIOR SERVICES CENTRE40 Royal Road North

Our Purpose: “To Provide services and activities that enhance the life-style and well-being of persons 55 years and over.”

Services: Information, referral, educational classes, recreational activi-ties, outreach (musical entertainment, birthday phone calls, intergenera-tional programs), healthy lifestyle programs (aquasize, tai chi, noon meals).

Clinics: footcare, hearing, blood pressure. Herman Prior Centre medi-cal equipment loan service, plus many other programs arranged through-out the year.

Opportunities: Friendships, conversation, access to community pro-grams, learn new skills and volunteerism.The Herman Prior is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

THE PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE REGIONAL LIBRARY40B Royal Road North

The Portage la Prairie Regional Library provides services to residents of the City and the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie free of charge. Non-residents are charged an annual fee. In-house use is available to all at no charge. Adult and junior fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, large-print books, CD audio books, DVDs and EBooks are available. The library also has a microfilm reader and a microfilm collection of newspa-pers dating from the 1880’s for Portage, MacGregor and Gladstone. The wide range of library services offered include: block loans to schools or organizations; inter-library loans; Internet access (includes laptop and wireless access); children’s workshops; pre-school storytime; book and artefact displays; multilingual books; adult information sessions; author readings and book launches; and a summer-long book sale.

Open to the public: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Contact Librarian Percy Gregoire-Voskamp: Phone 204-857-4271,Fax 239-4387, Email: portlib@portagelibrary.com

or our website www.portagelibrary.com.

PCU CENTRE245 Royal Road North, Island Park

The PCU Centre features two NHL regulation size indoor arenas, an indoor walking track, fitness centre, indoor wave pool, on-site conces-sions and catering services, meeting and special event facilities. See full listing on page 7.

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Evening EntertainmentTHERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS TO DO

EACH NIGHT IN PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE!

CINEMA CENTREPortage la Prairie’s place to be for new releases is located at 225 Prince

Ave. The theatre has 5 screens, Dolby® & Digital Surround Sound, where new shows can be seen nightly. Visit the stars at the Cinema Centre! Movie Info line: 204-857-9233 or visit our website at www.portagemovies.com.

WILLIAM GLESBY CENTREThe William Glesby Centre’s state-of-the-art 440-seat theatre is host to a

variety of performances!Contact the office at 204-239-5591 or visit www.glesbycentre.com

for upcoming performances! See Attractions, p 11.

PORTAGE AND DISTRICT ARTS CENTRE MAIN GALLERYThe Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. For more

information on exciting upcoming exhibits and shows call 204-239-6029 or E-mail pdac@mts.net. See Attractions, p 12.

BINGO- Big Foot Bingo & Gaming Centre (Keeshkeemaquah),

5008 Crescent Rd. West 7 days a week. - Royal Canadian Legion on Mondays.

SPECIAL EVENTSPortage la Prairie has an active volunteer community that often organizes

or hosts special events throughout the year. Check out our events calendar on Pages 15, 16 & 17 to see what’s coming soon!

PORTAGE TERRIERS JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB The Portage and District Terriers Junior Hockey Club has a long and

proud history. With the exception of the years 1945-1967, when the Terriers took a leave of absence, the Portage & District Terriers have represented Portage in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

For game times, contact the PCU Centre at 204-857-7772or visit www.portageterriers.com.

BARS, LOUNGES, & GAMINGMany of the following present live entertainment on the weekends! Check

with individual establishments for details. Some of the lounges & night clubs available for your enjoyment include: Army Navy & Air Force*, Bill’s Sticky Fingers, Boston Pizza Lounge*, Cat & Fiddle Night Club – Midtown Motor Inn*, Keeshkeemaquah Conference & Gaming Centre*, Manitobah Lounge – Days Inn*, Playmaker's Gaming Lounge*, Tavern United – Canad Inns Destination Centre Portage la Prairie, Royal Canadian Legion* *denotes video lottery terminals are on site

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ServicesAUTO DEALERS & SERVICINGTecza Sales and Leasing 1526 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-857-8791Wal-Mart 2348 Sissons Drive ..................204-857-5011Westward Ford Hwy 1A W. ................................204-857-3912Wilkinson Auto Electric 25 - 2nd St. N.W. ......................204-857-5466

BANKINGAustin Credit Union Agriculture/ Commercial Centre 14 Tupper St. S. ........................204-385-6170Bank of Montreal 1 Saskatchewan Ave. W. .........204-239-8600CIBC 7 Saskatchewan Ave. E. ...........204-857-6856Portage Credit Union 19 Royal Rd. N. .........................204-856-2700Royal Bank of Canada 140 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-856-2500Scotia Bank 101 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-239-8630TD Canada Trust 102 Saskatchewan Ave. W. .....204-857-8761

BEAUTY, HAIR & TANNING SALONSBeauty Nook Salon 127 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-857-3751Cellar Door, The 610 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-857-9991Ebony Room 27 Royal Road S. ......................204-857-8070Excel Hair Effects 2450 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-857-7646Fabutan 806 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-856-2070Foil 489 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-240-4665Hair Artistique 618 Saskatchewan Ave. W. .....204-239-6605

Hairbenders 500 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-857-9047Head Turnz 1380 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-857-4247Off the Top 230 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-857-4508Prairie Tan 1200 Saskatchewan Ave. W ....204-856-7831Primary Design Salon 818 Saskatchewan Ave. E ........204-856-1000Roland’s Hair Styling 60 Saskatchewan Ave. W. .......204-857-7072Setsetera 226 Saskatchewan Ave. E. .......204-857-6664Twist n’ Curl 508 Saskatchewan Ave. E. ......204-239-5063Ultracuts 1105 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-857-4447Westward Hair Affair 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-239-5944

DRYCLEANERS & LAUNDRYPerth’s (Blue Moon Water Drop off location)

220 Saskatchewan Ave. W. .....204-857-7791Portage Laundromat 106 Saskatchewan Ave. W. .....204-857-3580Washstop Laundry 60 - 24th St. N.W......................204-239-1481

HEALTH CLUBSPortage Fitness Co-op 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-856-0991 Southport Rec Centre .. Building 79 Southport ...............204-428-6050 Viterra Wellness Centre PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S. ....................204-857-7772

HEALTH FOODSHoney Bee Health Foods 1643 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-856-0264Prairie Health 2450 Saskatchewan Ave. W. ...204-857-3278

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Public Safety & HealthFOR EMERGENCY OR AMBULANCE CALL 911

FIREThe City of Portage la Prairie Fire Department is located at 124 3rd Street NEand employs a Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Administrative Assistant, 16 full-time fire fighters and 20 part-time members. The Department is fully equipped to provide emergency fire and rescue services for the City and Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie and Dakota Tipi First Nation. For City and Rural emergen-cies call 9-1-1, or if calling from Dakota Tipi dial 204-857-3481. For general inquiries call 204-239-8340.

POLICEThe R.C.M.P. Detachment is located at 340 Lorne Avenue East for general inquires call 204-857-4445. The detachment includes a rural policing unit as well as the policing of the City of Portage la Prairie. There are 45 members and 12 civilian employees.

HEALTHSouthern Health-Santé Sud - is responsible for developing and managing an integrated approach to a regional healthcare system Together leading the way for a healthier tomorrow. A network of facilities, programs, services and staff work in partnership with communities to provide quality health care in the region. For more information visit our website at www.southernhealth.ca

• Portage District General Hospital 204-239-2211 – provides the following health care services: Emergency Care, Surgery, Dialysis, Rehabilitation, Cancer Care, Medical Care and Obstetrical/Maternity Care. Aboriginal Support Workers are available on site.

• Public Health Nursing provides service in the areas of communicable disease follow-up, immunization, child health clinic, reproductive health, school health, prenatal education, post-partum follow-up, and breastfeed-ing support. Travel health and occupational health clinics are also offered on a fee for service basis. Call 204-239-2408 or 204-239-2409. Travel health line: 204-239-2438.

• Families First offers home visiting supports to families with children from pregnancy to age 5. Call 204-239-2404.

• Growing with Mom Group education sessions are offered for pregnant women and those parents with babies up to age 1. Focus is on a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Call 204-822-2631.

• Healthy Living Program helps you and your community make healthier choices and create healthier environments. There is an emphasis on reduc-ing risk factors and preventing chronic disease. Key programs are: Get Better Together, Healthy Living Together and Healthy Community Conference. Please call 204-871-6735 or 1-800-742-6509.

• Portage Collegiate Institute Teen Clinic provides the full range of health services to teens age 12-19 years living in the Portage area. The Teen Clinic team consists of a Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Mental Health Worker, Dietitian and AFM Worker. Call 204-857-6843 extension 11609.

• Community Dietitian provides nutrition counselling to individuals and families. Offers Healthy Living group sessions on topics such as lifestyle

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Public Safety & Healthchanges, body image and self esteem, portion control and balanced eat-ing, reading food labels, meal planning and healthy cooking, and mindful eating. Focus is on healthy living and prevention of chronic disease. Call: 204-239-2411.

• Chronic Disease Education Program provides education to individuals and families living with or at risk of diabetes. “Living Well with diabetes” and “Living Well with Heart Disease” group sessions are available. Focus is on chronic disease self management and prevention of complications. Call 204-239-2411

• Home Care Program provides services to individuals who require per-sonal care or nursing treatments, based on eligibility criteria and avail-ability of resources. Services may include personal care (i.e. bathing, dressing), nursing treatments, health teaching, in-home respite, medical equipment/supplies, referrals to other services as needed (i.e. Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist, Adult Day Program, facility respite, and Services for Seniors) and Personal Care Home assessments. Call 204-239-2410.

• Mental Health Program: 204-239-3000 or 1-888-310-4593: a commu-nity-based program supporting the mental health and well being of indi-viduals experiencing mental health issues. The range of programs includes Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Adult Counselling, Intensive Case Management, Seniors Mental Health, Karen Devine Safe House, Mental Health Crisis Services and Depression Care Management.

• Lions Prairie Manor is a 136-bed personal care home. Two of the beds are designated for community respite, to allow for short periods of relief for caregivers. LPM also offers an Adult Day Program, and an Outreach Bath Program. Call 204-857-7864.

• Douglas Campbell Lodge is a 60-bed personal care home located adja-cent to the hospital. Call 204-239-6006.

Portage Clinic 204-857-3445 - Located near the hospital at 140-9th Street SE where the doctors see patients by appointment.

Portage Walk-In - This new walk-in clinic located at 59 Royal Road North is designed to accommodate those without appointments and operates Monday-Saturday with daytime and evening hours.

The Manitoba Developmental Centre - is an accredited residential care facility for adults with a mental disability. The Centre provides care, supervi-sion and developmental programs for over 280 residents.

Portage Service For Seniors 204-239-1453 or 204-239-6312 – Charitable organization which assists seniors living in their own home or apartment, or in a seniors housing development, by providing a range of services that will enable seniors to maintain their independence. Some services include: Assistance with Forms, Friendly Visitors, Congregate Meals, Education, Home Help/Home Maintenance, Transportation, Phone Checks, Volunteer Visitors, Yard Work and Snow Removal, Lifeline Emergency Response System, and Meals on Wheels. www.portageserviceforseniors.com

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THERE’S MORE IN SOUTHPORT!Southport is an established property

manager and developer offering a well-balanced operational location including an airport, commercial and residential prop-erties and value-added recreation proper-ties. The airport’s customer-base is primarily represented by the Allied Wings consortium that offers military flight training to the Canadian Department of Defence. Southport currently serves eleven diverse tenants who occupy space within its community, and also manages 188 duplex-style residential rental units. The company’s objective is to diversify its customer base by targeting businesses in aviation, research and develop-ment of new products, light manufacturing and educational institutions.

Southport is located 3 km south of Portage la Prairie and only 90 km from Winnipeg, Manitoba’s provincial capital.

To discover the opportunities Southport has to offer, visit www.southport.ca

REGIONAL ATTRACTIONSPortage la Prairie is the perfect destination for both professionals and

families alike. Of course, there are many other great places you can visit, all within a few hours drive of Portage la Prairie. Portage la Prairie is situated in the center of the beautiful Central Plains Region. Stretching through the heart of the Province, Central Plains includes communities from Headingly, to Austin, Gladstone, Langruth & Amaranth to Elm Creek, Holland, & Cypress River. There is plenty to see and do in the land of “Echoes and Legenfs!” Contact the Central Plains Tourism Network to receive a compre-hensive fun guide of the Region.

Visit the website at www.centralplainsmanitoba.ca

KEESHKEEMAQUAH5008 Crescent Road West

If you have never been past Yellowquill School along Crescent Lake, please take a moment and venture to Keeshkeemaquah Conference & Gaming Centre. This First Nation’s reserve has been renamed Keeshkeemaquah Reserve and the Long Plain people have proudly unveiled a couple of monuments that are exquisitely carved commemorating their people and the land they reside on.

Another interesting site on the same reserve is the Rufus Prince Building which is currently becoming a Residential School Museum. On this property is a huge golden eagle that is mounted on a tree approximately 85 feet high above the ground. The eagle is an astounding 12 foot creation that gleams as it looks to the east to signify the beginning of a new day as the sun rises and new beginnings. It was mounted as a tribute to residential school survivors and in memory of those who have passed on.

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