Welcome to the Rural Municipality of
Portage la Prairie
WelcomeWelcome to the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. This site contains information on our municipality as well as features and services of the rural municipal government. The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie was incorporated in 1879. It is the largest municipality in Manitoba with an area of approximately 864 square miles. Our population is 7,156. We are centrally located in the Province of Manitoba. The west boundary is about 60 miles from Brandon and Winnipeg is located about 30 miles from our east boundary. One of the highlights of the RM of Portage la Prairie is the Fort la Reine Museum. For more information on the museum, visit their web site at |
The RM of Portage la Prairie is home to Simplot Canada Ltd.La Salle Redboine Conservation DistrictThe RM of Portage la Prairie is a partner in the La Salle Redboine Conservation District. Click here to learn more. |
Looking for the City of Portage la Prairie?The City of Portage la Prairie is located in the center of the Rural Municipality. The area is serviced by both major rail lines and the Trans-Canada Highway bisects the municipality. Residents and visitors to the municipality enjoy rural living and yet are only a short distance away from the City of Portage’s health and education facilities shared by both. Southport Aerospace CentreSouthport Aerospace Center Inc. was a Canadian Forces base until 1990 and now is a flight training base, as well as a recreational, industrial and residential facility. It is located in the RM of Portage la Prairie, just south of the City of Portage la Prairie. |
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie office
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Summer Hours
The office hours for the RM of Portage la Prairie during the months of July and August will be as follows:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed for lunch all days 12:00 to 1:15 pm.
News
Information on your council is now available. Click here to find your representative and minutes of the council meetings.
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The proposed 2010 budget has been released. Click here to view it.
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The PCU Centre now has its own web site! It can be found at www.pcucentre.ca
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The Audited Financial Statement for 2008 has been released. Click here to read it.
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The proposed agendas for the council meetings are now being published on-line. Visit the Council page to view them.
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Street light problems? Report them directly to Manitoba Hydro using their "Report a Street Light Problem" link on their web site. Click here to be redirected.
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A report on the operation of the water system has been released. Click here to read it.
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Multiplex Contribution Plan -- Click here for contribution form.
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For questions about high speed Internet in the municipality, contact I-Net Link in Brandon at 1-877-333-1198 or by visiting their web site.
Contact Information
| Phone: (204) 857-3821 | Mailing Address: RM of Portage la Prairie |
| Fax: (204) 239-0069 | 35 Tupper Street S. |
| E-Mail: rmptge@mts.net | Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7 |