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13 hrs ago | Inside Costa Rica

Junk Yard Dogs Members Compete in Costa Rica

By Eric MacKenzie, The Daily Graphic Don Sissons and Cory Smith found out first-hand that the terrain in Costa Rica isn't quite the same as it is at home in Portage la Prairie.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Changes coming to downtown Portage

A former restaurant will soon be the home of a new government office building in downtown Portage la Prairie.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News

Thu Nov 26, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Portage la Prairie residents eager to enjoy benefits of citizenship

A long-time resident of Portage la Prairie who is thrilled by the idea of becoming a Canadian citizen is Catherine Newham.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

Canoe

Man accused of shooting ex-galpal arrested

Winnipeg police have arrested a fugitive who allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend at close range last month, resulting in the woman losing part of her arm.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Canada,

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Edmonton Journal

Teen nabbed in Man. on charges from Calgary bomb attack

This is an undated photo from the web of Kyle McKee, who is wanted by Calgary Police for attempted murder and other charges.

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Canada.com

Calgary bombing suspect arrested in Manitoba

Calgary police released this photo of Kyle Robert Mckee, 24, who is wanted on warrants for attempted murder.

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Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Producers plan for their farms' tomorrow

Death and dying are not the easiest subjects to get the conversation going in any situation, but when the future of the farm is at stake it is important to discuss the inevitable.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Roman garden just outside Portage

Julius and Evelyn Roman/Submitted Photo....Julius Roman stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Canada,

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Portage's social groups gear up for Christmas

Staff photo by Angela Brown...Angela Roulette, left, joins Stuart Alcorn, at the Portage Friendship Centre in Portage la Prairie on Thursday where a free Christmas Day dinner is planned for Dec.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Canada,

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Warm weather brings more crime

Warmer weather may be bringing out the joggers and others who enjoy more outdoor pursuits, but it also seems to be bringing out potential criminal activity.

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Related Topix: Weather, Canada,

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Winnipeg Free Press

Man killed in collision with semi-trailer

RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash Wednesday near Oakville, southeast of Portage la Prairie.

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Related Topix: Canada, Travel

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Writersa group to mark 40th anniversary with book launch

Staff photo by Rob Swystun -- Members of the Prairie Pens writing group show off their new book "From All Directions" that is due to be launched Nov.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Roddy McLeod garners nod from Baseball MB

It's often thought that if game officials are going unnoticed, they must be doing a good job, but Baseball Manitoba certainly took notice of one young Portage la Prairie umpire this year.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

H1N1 clinics in Portage and area

Regional Health Authority a ' Central Manitoba Inc. has advised area residents that a number of H1N1 vaccination clinics are planned in the Portage la Prairie and surrounding area for individuals most at risk.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Portagers help fight world poverty by buying ... a cow?

Submitted photo...The purchase of a cow can help a family in an impoverished country create a business to help feed themselves.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to be collected soon

File photo...Margaret Lutz, of Operation Christmas Child, visited Oakville School last year where she educated the students on the benefits of OCC, a program that sees people fill a shoebox with gifts that are shipped to children in desperate situations around the world.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Veterans remembered in Portage

Staff photo by Rob Swystun -- War veterans, members of the RCMP, members of the military and members of Scouts Canada watch the Remembrance Day ceremony at Portage Alliance Church Wednesday.

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Tue Nov 10, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Man denied bail

A Sandy Bay First Nation man who is facing charges of break and enter has been denied bail.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Portage CRC seeks volunteers for Neighbourhood Safety Audit

The Portage Community Revitilization Corporation will be holding an information session Nov.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic

Irish, English and Scottish cultures still celebrated in Portage

Angela Brown / Central Plains Herald-Leader.... Mary Balezs, originally from Ireland, is pictured at her home just outside of Portage la Prairie on Nov.

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, United Kingdom, Canada, Dance, Atlantic Ocean, North America, Hampshire County, England,

 

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