The Fort la Reine Museum celebrated a dedicated long-time volunteer on Aug. 11 by formally renaming its military building after local veteran and artist Rusty Rutherford, just ahead of his 88th birthday on Aug. 12. Rutherford, who served...
The Portage la Prairie Regional Library is closing in on its annual fundraising benchmark while local youth near a massive literacy milestone ahead of the upcoming school year. Library director Mckayla Goddard says the institution is...
High heat and harsh winds haven’t stopped local gardeners Cathy and Wayne Banfield from turning their residential yard into an oasis of vibrant colors and tropical greenery. The couple has been named the latest winners of the Scott’s...
High school student Efeomo Odeh concluded her term as Portage la Prairie’s youth member of city council during the Aug. 10 regular council meeting, receiving formal recognition for her year of service. Mayor Sharilyn Knox, along with...