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  Portage La Prairie (provincial electoral district) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portage La Prairie is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba.
It is bordered to the north by Lake Manitoba, to the south by Carman, to the west by Turtle Mountain, and to the east by Lakeside and Morris.
Portage La Prairie itself is in the southern part of the riding.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portage_La_Prairie_(Manitoba_riding)   (220 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Reginald B. Alcock (born April 16, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Liberal MP in the Canadian House of Commons and a cabinet minister in the government of Paul Martin.
The University of Manitoba (established in 1877) is one of two universities in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was the first university ever established in Western Canada.
Among the popular cultural institutions in the city are: the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG), the Manitoba Opera, the Manitoba Museum (formerly the Museum of Man and Nature), the Manitoba Theatre Centre, the Prairie Theatre Exchange, and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Winnipeg,-Manitoba   (9271 words)

  
 Arthur Meighen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1908, defeating incumbent John Crawford in the Manitoba riding of Portage La Prairie.
The party was defeated by the Liberals led by William Lyon Mackenzie King, and Meighen was personally defeated in Portage La Prairie.
Meighan's party was swept from office, and Meighen was again defeated in Portage La Prairie.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arthur_Meighen   (638 words)

  
 4th-36th--Vol. 11a--Private Members' Business
That particular facility in Portage la Prairie has been focusing on diversification and looking at new crops and how they might essentially be improved in their production, so that we can have alternatives to the current crops already under production.
Portage la Prairie, if I might deviate for just a moment, is an area in Manitoba that has the greatest amount of corn heat units in the province, and we have been blessed by a more temperate climate because of being in the lee of the Lake Manitoba.
Yes, Manitoba is growing to be one of the largest potato producers in Canada; but, when you have a growth of an industry, you have to ensure that the research is done to ensure that there are not negative impacts as well.
www.gov.mb.ca /legislature/hansard/4th-36th/vol_011a/h011a_1.html   (13203 words)

  
 Manitoba Pageant: Birth Pangs of a National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The founding of Riding Mountain National Park, as told herein by Charles T. Thomas of Portage la Prairie, the sole surviving member of the executive committee of the Riding Mountain Association, is a story fraught with problems, frustrations, and ultimate triumph.
Riding Mountain [1] was made a Timber Reserve and withdrawn from settlement by the Lands Branch of the federal government in the closing years of the 19
Not a single member of the Riding Mountain Association [the founding committee] was seated on the platform or mentioned in the various speeches during the dedication ceremony.
www.mhs.mb.ca /docs/pageant/15/nationalpark.shtml   (5688 words)

  
 Reuben Butchart's The Disciples of Christ in Canada Since 1830: Part II: Province of Manitoba.
Portage has been saved from the fate of churches which attempt to hold and manifest the expansive spirit of the Christ within their own four walls.
Easterling was also representative of Manitoba on the All-Canada Committee, succeeding Allan Armstrong, of Home St. Further indication of the forward-looking spirit of Riding Mountain is that Archie Allan, (son of the church), was led into the ministry through it.
Then [627] the Manitoba C.M. Society adopted the project and a loan was negotiated with the United Church Missionary Society (or its predecessor) for $4,000.
www.mun.ca /rels/hrollmann/restmov/texts/rbutchart/dcc/DCC26.HTM   (9229 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2004
This is a rural riding in southern Manitoba, west of Winnipeg.
The riding is situated in the wheat belt of Canada and has a diversified agricultural industry, followed by manufacturing and health and social services.
The riding was created in the 1996 redistribution from 72 per cent of Lisgar-Marquette, 42 per cent of Portage-Interlake and 0.4 per cent of Brandon-Souris.In 2004, it kept 89 per cent (population=73,452) and added, in the east, 10 per cent (population=8,905) of Provencher and one per cent (population=1,024) of Selkirk-Interlake.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/220   (1098 words)

  
 A Century of Service: Chapter 6
The Portage office was departmentalized and more staff hired.The staff had grown to 44 by 1933, a growth of two staff per year since 1919.
Doug Campbell, one of seven brothers and sisters, was born in 1895 near Portage la Prairie and raised on the family farm.
Campbell was a Director on the Portage Mutual from 1936 to 1972.
www.portagemutual.com /history/chapter06.html   (1892 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In terms of riding conditions, not much will surpasse the first part of our ride we undertook from Minnedosa to Portage La Prairie in Manitoba a couple of days ago.
I am riding with the fast fellas, who take around 5km to warm their legs up before they form their standard single-file paceline and the concentration time must begin.
I ride out to the point of the original blow out, turn around, and rush back to camp to avoid both the dark and the swarms of mosquitoes that emerge come sun-down.
home.vicnet.net.au /~monas/tdc/day23.html   (1068 words)

  
 Arthur Meighen - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Meighen fought the 1921 Canadian election under the banner of the National Liberal and Conservative Party in an attempt to keep the allegiance of Liberals who had supported the wartime Unionist government.
The party was defeated by the Liberals under William Lyon Mackenzie King, and Meighen was personally defeated in Portage La Prairie.
The Tories won a plurality of seats in the inconclusive election of 1925, though King was able to hold onto to power until 1926 through an alliance with the Progressives.
www.free-definition.com /Arthur-Meighen.html   (587 words)

  
 CP Rail Station Portage la Prairie - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Al Dunsmore also went so far as to state that he is willing to address Portage la Prairie City Council members to make this "very important point", if we can persuade our council to hear him out.
Portage resident and former broadcaster Johnny Murphy, 68, is coming out of retirement to host the shows, and he'll conduct his interviews in the surroundings of On The Tracks Restaurant in Co-op Town and Country Mall.
The station committee is part of Portage Heritage Inc. and is trying to repair the damage done to the building by a fire on November 1, 2002.
www.cprstationportage.ca /news.html   (1105 words)

  
 Portage Online.com - www.portageonline.com - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Other areas within the riding were also given a chance to provide input from the questionaires via mail.
On this staggering percentage, Pallister says it's evident consitituents of Portage-Lisgar understand that despite the fact that the federal government claims it's doing a good job running the country, it needs to pay down the debt regularly because interest on the debt is leaching from other areas of need such as education and public works.
Pallister adds consulting with the constituents of the riding helps him focus his activities in a positive way and he adds he will be doing the 50 town tally again.
portageonline.com /page_32236.html   (200 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Arthur Meighen
for the rural municipality see Portage la Prairie, Manitoba (rural municipality) Portage la Prairie is a city in the Canadian province of Manitoba.
York South was the name of an electoral district or riding used for electing members to the Canadian House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
The Honourable Professor John Bracken, PC (June 22, 1883-March 18, 1969) was an agronomist, Premier of Manitoba (1922-1943) and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1942-1948).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Arthur-Meighen   (4219 words)

  
 CAA Manitoba Online - Going Places Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
It was a magic different than Disney's Witch Mountain - a place filled with the eau de pine on a dewy morning, birds beckoning to the breeze, a tiny chipmonk tarantella, a herd of almost-mythical buffalo, the glassy countenance of Clear Lake, and an indigo sky perforated with oh, maybe a million stars.
The most poignant thing about camping at Riding Mountain, though, was the sublime night silence when most of the beasties, including little tomboys, had gone to bed.
Riding Mountain is a four-season destination, but autumn is the best time to spot wildlife.
www.caamanitoba.com /web/magazine/gp-archived-ss-52.html   (2160 words)

  
 Brian Pallister - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Pallister was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, and holds Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degree from Brandon University.
Pallister began his political career at the provincial level, winning a by-election for the riding of Portage La Prairie on September 15, 1992.
He resigned his seat on April 28, 1997 to run for the federal House of Commons as a Progressive Conservative in the riding of Portage-Lisgar.
www.free-definition.com /Brian-Pallister.html   (255 words)

  
 Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic, Portage la Prairie, MB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE — Central Plains Capitals can become the No. 1 team in West Division by pulling off their ninth straight win.
In addition to riding the wave of their current eight-game winning streak, the Caps will have extra confidence knowing they have posted a perfect 3-0 record versus the Hawks this season.
Roteliuk, a Portage native, was with Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Portage Terriers for the first half of the season before being reassigned to the Caps at the Jan. 10 trade deadline in Canadian Junior A Hockey League.
www.portagedailygraphic.com /story.php?id=141201   (367 words)

  
 Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic, Portage la Prairie, MB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Rural Munici-pality of Portage la Prairie, City of Portage la Prairie and Portage and District Chamber of Commerce are hoping to benefit from increased funding for infrastructure programs, fuel tax revenue and financial assistance for cities as outlined in the Liberal government’s new deal for cities and municipalities.
RM of Portage Reeve Jim Knight also referred to the promised infrastructure program and hopes the Liberals will keep their election promises.
The purpose of the PGRP is to improve municipal grain roads and secondary highways that have become unsafe because of increased grain truck traffic.
www.portagedailygraphic.com /story.php?id=108384   (575 words)

  
 215 Portage-Lisgar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Rural riding in southern Manitoba west of Winnipeg runs from the U.S. border in south to Lake Manitoba in NE corner.
Riding is situated in wheat belt of Canada.
Provincial: Elected in Portage la Prairie in by-el on Sept 15/92; re-elected
www.newsworld.cbc.ca /election97/ridings/215.html   (463 words)

  
 Arthur Meighen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1908, defeating incumbent Liberal Party of CanadaJohn Crawford in the Manitoba riding of Portage La Prairie.
The party was defeated by the Liberal Party of CanadaLiberals under William Lyon Mackenzie King, and Meighen was personally defeated in Portage La Prairie.
The Tories won a plurality of seats in the 1925 Canadian electioninconclusive election of 1925, though King was able to hold onto to power until 1926 through an alliance with the Progressive Party of CanadaProgressives.
www.infothis.com /find/Arthur_Meighen   (906 words)

  
 Manitoba Links, Land & Travel information
Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilition Organization - Care for injured and orphaned native wildlife through rehabilitation and public education.
Manitoba Recreational Trail Assoc - MRTA is coordinating the construction of the 'Trans Canada Trail' across MB and plays a vital role in promoting and developing recreational trails in our province.
Manitoba - North of 53 - Regions, Manitoba
www.out-there.com /mb_info.htm   (167 words)

  
 Brian Pallister - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
He resigned his seat on April 28, 1997 to run for the federal House of Commons as a Progressive Conservative in the riding of Portage—Lisgar.
When the canadian Alliance mergeed with the PC Party in 2003, Pallister became a member of the resulting Conservative Party of Canada on December 22, 2003.
Manitoba Caucus serving in the 38th Canadian Parliament.
www.grohol.com /psypsych/Brian_Pallister   (403 words)

  
 Portage La Prairie dating, Portage La Prairie personals, Portage La Prairie singles, Portage La Prairie chat at Date.com
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 Manitoba RV Road Map Travel Guide for #16 Yellowhead Route - Portage La Prairie to Saskatchewan / Manitoba Border   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Manitoba #16 Yellowhead Route - Portage La Prairie to Saskatchewan / Manitoba Border
Situated amidst a sea of agricultural land, Riding Mountain rises dramatically from the prairie landscape.
Forming part of the Manitoba Escarpment, this « island » preserve protects a wide variety of wildlife and vegetation areas.
milebymile.com /main/canada/Manitoba/State_16_1/...?reverse=Y   (225 words)

  
 Portage La Prairie Vacation Rentals - Home and Condo Accommodations
Built on the banks of the winding Assiniboine River, Portage La Prairie, or simply Portage to the locals, lies on the gently rolling plain of the Canadian Prairie.
Lake Manitoba, home of the world famous Delta Marsh Research Station, is one of the bigger lakes in Canada and lies only 15 minutes north of Portage La Prairie.
Rent holiday lodgings directly from owners of cottages, bed and breakfasts, cabins, homes, and condo accommodations at Portage La Prairie, Central Plains, Manitoba.
www.ownerdirect.com /resortmenus/portagelaprairie.htm   (244 words)

  
 Manitoba Trans-Canada Highway Route   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Portage la Prairie R V Park and Campground
Portage la Prairie Campground, full hookups, south of highway
Junction of Highways #1, City Bypass to Winnipeg, Junction or #1a and exit to Portage la Prairie
www.transcanadahighway.com /Manitoba/TCH-MB-W2.htm   (419 words)

  
 Manitoba Vacation Rentals, Bed and Breakfast Inns and Hotels by Rimstar International World Wide Lodging Directories.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Manitoba Vacation Rentals, Bed and Breakfast Inns and Hotels by Rimstar International World Wide Lodging Directories.
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 St. Michael's F.I.R.E. House - Life of a Catholic
I was riding in the first of fifteen coaches that night and the train was full for the long weekend.
I happened to notice one empty seat in the sixth coach and sitting beside it was a gorgeous young woman.
For my first posting I chose to be a Flying Instructor at the Air Force's Primary Flying School in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
members.shaw.ca /captain.chris/Life_of_a_Catholic.htm   (1548 words)

  
 Sakskatchewan/Manitoba
A great ride would be north to Selkirk along River Road, up to Grand Beach, Belair, Pine Falls, McArther Falls, Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa, Rennie to West Hawk Lake.
I'm not all that familiar with the northern parts of Manitoba, but if I were you, I'd come straight down Hwy 10 all the way through Riding Mountain National Park.
From learning to ride a bike, to touring the world and everything else, you can find what you are looking for with over thirty thousand other active forum members.
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