2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (626+ words) A new esports initiative at North Memorial School is helping students connect, build relationships, and stay engaged, as staff explore new ways to meet learners where their interests are. Principal Val Smith says the program is about more than gaming,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (364+ words) Grade 4 teacher Ashley Tully, who co-runs the Student Leadership Program with guidance counsellor Natalie Harrison, explained the importance of empowering older students to lead the day's activities. "Our student leadership team volunteered to run presentations and activities in classrooms," Harrison…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (176+ words) Spring Break is settling into Portage la Prairie, bringing a slightly quieter pace to the mornings but plenty of opportunity for families looking to make the most of the week close to home. Whether it's structured activities around the community…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (429+ words) Oakville School is shining a spotlight on the unique identities of its students with a creative and inclusive project known as the Identity Museum. The Identity Museum was showcased during last week's Student-Led Conferences. The initiative, guided by Grade 4 teacher…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (899+ words) Ongoing conversations about labour shortages, population growth, and the future of Portage la Prairie are revealing deeper questions about who communities define as their own, and what it takes to encourage young people to build lasting lives locally. Mitch Tilk,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (448+ words) Portage la Prairie's Youth Hub is closing the year with a sense of pride, momentum, and gratitude after its first full calendar year in operation. Staff say 2025 became a year of rapid growth as more young people learned about the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (504+ words) Join us at Stride Place for the Prairie Unity Competition Pow Wow, December 1921! Experience powerful drums, stunning regalia, and unforgettable moments. Learn more here After four years of fundraising, planning, and plenty of perseverance, the North Norfolk Childcare Cooperative has…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (544+ words) The Portage Ukrainian Nursery School welcomed families to its annual western carnival, blending farm-themed fun with a community fundraiser. The event, which has become a fall tradition, brought together children, parents, and volunteers for games, animals, and activities aimed at…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (990+ words) After four years of dreaming, planning, and tireless fundraising, a dedicated group of volunteers is making real progress toward bringing a much-needed childcare centre to Austin. What began as a simple conversation in 2021 has turned into a registered cooperative with…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (363+ words) Summer programming keeps the Family Resource Centre (FRC) busy year-round, with opportunities to learn, engage, and play in our community. FRC Program Director Peter Thiessen says one of their monthly programs, 'Super Dads, Super Kids,' got its start in Portage…...