Portage’s summer finale is here — “Concerts in the Park” closes with local country stars Troy Flamand and Johnny Dietr at the Ukrainian Bandstand. Meanwhile, the city’s first Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is gaining momentum, with updates on housing and mental health initiatives. Non-profits can now apply for 2027 Community Grants, and clinical therapist Gavin Patterson has officially entered the race for RM of Portage la Prairie council, Ward 1 — election day is October 28th.

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Tayo Olayinka and Adeola Adegoke turned a simple craving for West African soup into a booming Canadian startup—MamiMarkets.com. Frustrated by hard-to-find ethnic ingredients, they built a platform connecting shoppers with local ethnic grocery stores, offering same-day delivery, sales alerts, and easy browsing—all without tech headaches for vendors. Launched in Winnipeg in late 2024, it’s now in seven cities, serving 900+ users and 65+ verified stores. Powered by Uber deliveries and partnerships with Elect Capital and Lightspeed POS, the team is scaling fast: gross merchandise value jumped to $79K last year (18% revenue), with goals to hit $1M GMV and $200K annual revenue this year. The platform’s helping businesses like African Foodways Market and Chop ‘N’ Charm Meat thrive while making everyday ethnic groceries easier to find—and more accessible—for everyone.

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Tragedy at Sturgeon Falls has spurred urgent safety upgrades after two young brothers drowned in July — prompting new fencing, clearer warning signs, and community-driven safety measures. Local residents and business owners helped shape the plan with Manitoba Parks, pushing for unclimbable barriers and more visible hazard alerts. A memorial site is also being considered to honor victims, including a 12-year-old who died in 2023. Officials are now reviewing other risky spots across Manitoba’s parks to prevent future losses.

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