10+ hour, 9+ min ago  (556+ words) For a group of Oakville School students, lessons about Canada didn't just come from textbooks this year; they came from walking historic streets, standing beneath towering waterfalls, and seeing the country's capital up close. A recent week-long trip to Montreal,…...

2+ hour, 9+ min 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…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (49+ words) Winter weather is affecting schools across the region today. These closures are due to weather conditions, snowpack, and reduced visibility: Highway 5, from Ochre River to Grandview" Highway 10, from the North Entrance Riding Mountain National Park to Pine River." Highway 20 Ochre…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (342+ words) Red River College Polytech's Portage Campus welcomed nearly 100 community members on March 20 for its first Ziigwan Spring Equinox Gathering, bringing together culture, creativity, and connection. The campus gym was transformed into a hub of activity, with colourful tables, cultural displays,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (392+ words) Manitoba marked National Indigenous Languages Day on March 31 by highlighting new investments aimed at strengthening Indigenous languages across the province. The announcement focuses on a major milestone in language revitalization, as the first cohorts of students begin immersion Bachelor of…...

1+ week, 5+ 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…...

3+ week, 2+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (109+ words) Portage Online City of Portage la Prairie - City Guide! Lakeshore School Division announces closures Lakeshore School Division has announced that several schools will be closed today. Affected schools include Fisher Branch Collegiate, Fisher Branch Early Years and the Colonies, Ashern…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1680+ words) Portage la Prairie's hairstyling program is entering a new chapter after securing provincial funding to expand and modernize its training space, reflecting steady growth and strong student interest at Portage Collegiate Institute. Retired hairstyling teacher Brenda Hinch helped guide the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (395+ words) Families across the Pine Creek School Division will notice a significant change when students return to class in September, as full-time kindergarten is introduced at all schools across the division. Division officials say the move was made after seeing parent…...