Community Development
City of Portage la Prairie
City Hall (mailing address)
97 Saskatchewan Ave E
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 0L8
Phone: 204-239-8309
Fax: 204-239-1532
[email protected]
Operations Department
495 – 11th Street NW
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 4B3
Phone: 204-239-8346
Fax: 204-857-7275
[email protected]
Fire Hall
124 – 3rd Street NE
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 1N7
Phone: 204-239-8340
Fax: 204-239-5154
[email protected]
City Hall is open to the public Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
The Operations Department is open to the public Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. They are closed between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
The Fire Hall is always accessible to the public in the event of an emergency. Office hours for general inquiries is Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. The general office is closed between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Mayor - 204 239-8333
City Manager - 204 239-8336
Manager of Administration - 204 239-8337
Director of Corporate Services - 204 239-8305
Manager of Finance - 204 239-8355
Parking Tickets - 204 239-8310
Animal Control / By-law Enforcement - 204 239-8326
Accounts Payable - 204 239-8357
Accounts Receivable - 204 239-8311
Taxes - 204 239-8308
Utilities - 204 239-8370
Licenses (alarm, business, livery, mobile home, pet) - 204 239-8310
Operations General Inquiry - 204 239-8346
Director of Operations - 204 239-8387
Director of Utility - 204 239-8359
Manager of Parks - 204 239-8352
Manager Water Treatment Plant - 204 239-8373
Superintendent of Public Works - 204 239-8352
Manager of Engineering - 204 239-8349
Portage Regional Recreation Authority - 204 857-7772
Portage Regional Economic Development - 204 856-5000
Portage la Prairie Planning District - 204 239-8345
RCMP/Public Safety:
General Inquiries: 204-857-4445, emergency call 9-1-1
Victim Services: 204-239-3378
Eligibility: Anyone is able to contact the City Hall and departments of the City of Portage la Prairie. Services are available for residents living within city limits.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc.
Address: 206 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9
Phone: 204-856-1971
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.cfpdi.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Portage-and-District/268029416695428
Email: [email protected]
Services: The Community Foundation helps donors in the Portage and District area achieve their charitable goals and invest financial capital in their communities by supporting and promoting philanthropy through endowment building, donor services, grant making and community leadership. Using local knowledge and relationships with charitable organizations, they ensure gifts meet important community needs.
Eligibility: Board of Directors and Committee positions are available to community members. Grants and donations are typically given to registered charitable/non- profit organizations throughout the Portage and District area.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Community Futures Heartland
Address: 11 - 2nd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1R8
Phone: 204-239-0135
Toll Free: 1-877-472-7122
Fax: 204-239-0176
Website: http://www.cfheartland.ca
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Futures-Heartland/346754932092668
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CFHeartland
Email: General Information: [email protected]
Services: Provides a variety of business and community development services to the region such as business planning assistance, repayable loans, support for community development initiatives, project support and training opportunities. Community Futures Heartland identifies, stimulates and implements economic development opportunities to create employment, encourages entrepreneurial spirit through education and mentoring, creates opportunities for youth to remain in the community and is accountable for the administration of the investments funds for the establishment of small business in the region. Services offered include Business Development: Technical Services, Financial Services, Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program; Community Development: Strategic Planning, Facilitation.
Eligibility: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Cost: Services are Free.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Additional Information: Community Futures Heartland is a not-for-profit corporation run by a volunteer board of directors.
Dakota Ojibway Community Futures Development Corporation
Address: 310-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, MB R4H 1C8
Phone: 1-204-988-5372
Toll free: 1-866-988-5373
Fax: 1-204-988-5365
Website: https://cfmanitoba.ca/dakota-ojibway
Email: [email protected]
Services: DOCFDC is mandated to assist and promote local economic development initiatives within the Dakota Ojibway region. The DOCFDC provides access to capital and business services to small and medium sized businesses. Our goal is to provide resources that will promote sustainable development.
How to Access: Phone or visit their website
Hours: N/A
Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC)
Address: 56 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1V1
Phone: 204-240-7272
Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
Email: [email protected]
Services: PCRC works with the community to create community. They organize neighbourhood activities, beautification programs and other community development initiatives.
Eligibility: Eligibility for particular programs are available through consultation with a PCRC member. Grants are specific to the City of Portage la Prairie boundaries.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Portage Regional Economic Development (PRED)
Address: 800 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M8
Phone: 204-856-5000
Fax: 204-856-5006
Website: https://investinportage.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Portage Regional Economic Development (PRED) focuses on Investment Attraction and inspires new investment and re-investment across the region. PRED also provides opportunities for economic growth through the diversification of enterprises and community capacity building. Business Retention, Innovation and Expansion (BRIE) works to assist local businesses in developing their strategies and helping refer them to expert resources. Our mission is to foster an environment which is attractive to investment, growth, and retention for the region encompassing both the City and Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
Eligibility: Business and Industry
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, social media or visit their website or offices for more information on services offered. BRIE is one-on-one confidential meetings between PRED staff and the client.
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie
Address: 35 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1W7
Phone: 204-857-3821
Fax: 204-239-0069
Website: http://www.rmofportage.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Information for living in the RM of Portage la Prairie can be found online (Includes: local notices, community events, arts & recreation, education, services & utilities, emergency services, redeveloping Delta, weather, employment opportunities, etc.)
Eligibility: Those living within The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie (outside of city limits).
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
City Hall (mailing address)
97 Saskatchewan Ave E
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 0L8
Phone: 204-239-8309
Fax: 204-239-1532
[email protected]
Operations Department
495 – 11th Street NW
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 4B3
Phone: 204-239-8346
Fax: 204-857-7275
[email protected]
Fire Hall
124 – 3rd Street NE
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 1N7
Phone: 204-239-8340
Fax: 204-239-5154
[email protected]
City Hall is open to the public Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
The Operations Department is open to the public Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. They are closed between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
The Fire Hall is always accessible to the public in the event of an emergency. Office hours for general inquiries is Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. The general office is closed between 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Mayor - 204 239-8333
City Manager - 204 239-8336
Manager of Administration - 204 239-8337
Director of Corporate Services - 204 239-8305
Manager of Finance - 204 239-8355
Parking Tickets - 204 239-8310
Animal Control / By-law Enforcement - 204 239-8326
Accounts Payable - 204 239-8357
Accounts Receivable - 204 239-8311
Taxes - 204 239-8308
Utilities - 204 239-8370
Licenses (alarm, business, livery, mobile home, pet) - 204 239-8310
Operations General Inquiry - 204 239-8346
Director of Operations - 204 239-8387
Director of Utility - 204 239-8359
Manager of Parks - 204 239-8352
Manager Water Treatment Plant - 204 239-8373
Superintendent of Public Works - 204 239-8352
Manager of Engineering - 204 239-8349
Portage Regional Recreation Authority - 204 857-7772
Portage Regional Economic Development - 204 856-5000
Portage la Prairie Planning District - 204 239-8345
RCMP/Public Safety:
General Inquiries: 204-857-4445, emergency call 9-1-1
Victim Services: 204-239-3378
Eligibility: Anyone is able to contact the City Hall and departments of the City of Portage la Prairie. Services are available for residents living within city limits.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their website for more information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Community Foundation of Portage and District Inc.
Address: 206 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K9
Phone: 204-856-1971
Fax: N/A
Website: http://www.cfpdi.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Foundation-of-Portage-and-District/268029416695428
Email: [email protected]
Services: The Community Foundation helps donors in the Portage and District area achieve their charitable goals and invest financial capital in their communities by supporting and promoting philanthropy through endowment building, donor services, grant making and community leadership. Using local knowledge and relationships with charitable organizations, they ensure gifts meet important community needs.
Eligibility: Board of Directors and Committee positions are available to community members. Grants and donations are typically given to registered charitable/non- profit organizations throughout the Portage and District area.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Community Futures Heartland
Address: 11 - 2nd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1R8
Phone: 204-239-0135
Toll Free: 1-877-472-7122
Fax: 204-239-0176
Website: http://www.cfheartland.ca
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Futures-Heartland/346754932092668
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CFHeartland
Email: General Information: [email protected]
Services: Provides a variety of business and community development services to the region such as business planning assistance, repayable loans, support for community development initiatives, project support and training opportunities. Community Futures Heartland identifies, stimulates and implements economic development opportunities to create employment, encourages entrepreneurial spirit through education and mentoring, creates opportunities for youth to remain in the community and is accountable for the administration of the investments funds for the establishment of small business in the region. Services offered include Business Development: Technical Services, Financial Services, Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) Program; Community Development: Strategic Planning, Facilitation.
Eligibility: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Cost: Services are Free.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Additional Information: Community Futures Heartland is a not-for-profit corporation run by a volunteer board of directors.
Dakota Ojibway Community Futures Development Corporation
Address: 310-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, MB R4H 1C8
Phone: 1-204-988-5372
Toll free: 1-866-988-5373
Fax: 1-204-988-5365
Website: https://cfmanitoba.ca/dakota-ojibway
Email: [email protected]
Services: DOCFDC is mandated to assist and promote local economic development initiatives within the Dakota Ojibway region. The DOCFDC provides access to capital and business services to small and medium sized businesses. Our goal is to provide resources that will promote sustainable development.
How to Access: Phone or visit their website
Hours: N/A
Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC)
Address: 56 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1V1
Phone: 204-240-7272
Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
Email: [email protected]
Services: PCRC works with the community to create community. They organize neighbourhood activities, beautification programs and other community development initiatives.
Eligibility: Eligibility for particular programs are available through consultation with a PCRC member. Grants are specific to the City of Portage la Prairie boundaries.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
Portage Regional Economic Development (PRED)
Address: 800 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0M8
Phone: 204-856-5000
Fax: 204-856-5006
Website: https://investinportage.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Portage Regional Economic Development (PRED) focuses on Investment Attraction and inspires new investment and re-investment across the region. PRED also provides opportunities for economic growth through the diversification of enterprises and community capacity building. Business Retention, Innovation and Expansion (BRIE) works to assist local businesses in developing their strategies and helping refer them to expert resources. Our mission is to foster an environment which is attractive to investment, growth, and retention for the region encompassing both the City and Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
Eligibility: Business and Industry
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, social media or visit their website or offices for more information on services offered. BRIE is one-on-one confidential meetings between PRED staff and the client.
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie
Address: 35 Tupper Street South, Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1W7
Phone: 204-857-3821
Fax: 204-239-0069
Website: http://www.rmofportage.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Information for living in the RM of Portage la Prairie can be found online (Includes: local notices, community events, arts & recreation, education, services & utilities, emergency services, redeveloping Delta, weather, employment opportunities, etc.)
Eligibility: Those living within The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie (outside of city limits).
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email, visit their website or visit their office for more information on programs and services.
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1