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As the final days of the hearings come to a close at Manitoba legislature, retired teachers are making their last ditch efforts to make their voice heard on the provincial government's proposed changes to their pension plan.

Zombie Sky Presents Breastfest in Island Park, July 26. No, seriously.

One wonders just what Mr. Martin didn’t know about the Khadr case when he was PM, that he knows now. It’s all been pretty clear from that day in July, 2002, when American Special Forces in Afghanistan attacked a complex from which they were they were being fired upon.

As proud Canadians we open our doors to people from all over the world. Honest, hard-working people. And sometimes, to those who are not. Therein lies the problem.

We may well deserve the label Murdertoba. If you take a narrow-minded, hurried look at recently released Canadian crime figures, the shoe fits.

On July 20, one of the biggest names in music history played to a crowd of astronomical proportions on the Plains of Abraham. Sir Paul McCartney, of Beatles fame, played at the historic site to celebrate Quebec City’s 400th birthday.

The evolution of Portage la Prairie’s downtown continues with a bright new business opening recently on Saskatchewan Avenue.

OTTAWA — It’s not exactly election fever, but Canadians appear more ready this year to head to the polls than they did last fall, says Liberal Leader Stephane Dion.

WINNIPEG — A man is dead after police shocked him with a Taser late Tuesday afternoon after he refused to drop a knife, said sources. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he later died. The fatality is a first in Manitoba.

At 6-foot-8, standing tall is something Portage-Lisgar MP, Brian Pallister, knows a little about. But size has nothing to do with winning the Standing Tall Awards, according to the towering Tory, who is giving out the award to recognize hard working volunteers in his riding.

Portage-Lisgar Conservative Candidate, Candice Hoeppner is getting a head start on her campaign to be the riding's next MP. The Tory nominee has already been going door to door in neighbourhoods throughout Portage la Prairie meeting and greeting local constituents.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are investigating after a deceased man was discovered, following a field fire in the Austin area. On July 21 at about 6 p.m., Portage RCMP received a report a man was found deceased in a field.

A man was injured following an assault on the weekend. On July 19 at about 12 a.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP were called to a parking lot in the area of 21st Street N.W. in Portage to deal with a report of an injured man.

The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie is considering a request from BFI Canada to increase the price paid by ratepayers in the municipality for garbage pickup.

Portage la Prairie's new multiplex may have been 40 years in the making, but the project is expected to start construction as early as next month. "I'm tremendously excited.

There was an emotional moment at the Hilly Brown training centre at Southport Aerospace Centre Tuesday afternoon. In a formal ceremony, Lt.-Col. Darryl Shyiak transferred over the helm of 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (3CFFTS) to Lt.-Col. Paul Dittmann.

Dean Cairns' displays of consistency are not making much difference within a tough field of Manitoba's best mid-amateur men's players.

With the summer heat and the heat of the moment combining to create a test of wills, Myles Sullivan outlasted his worthy foe to become a hometown hero.