The City of Portage la Prairie
Creating a Community Committed to Healthy, Active Aging
Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this booklet at the time of printing.
To report updates, errors, omissions, or suggestions for additions please contact: Seniors Resource Guide 2019 City of Portage la Prairie 97 Saskatchewan Ave. East A partnership between Portage Service for Seniors Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8 and the City of Portage la Prairie info@city plap.com
Phone: 204 239 8337 Fax: 204 239 1532 Important Quick Access Numbers Portage Service for Seniors Inc.
Support services to seniors programs were developed in the 1980’s. Portage Service for Seniors Inc. was incorporated in 1989 as a registered charity. Our mission is to assist seniors to live independently. EMERGENCY NUMBERS Goals: AMBULANCE / FIRE DEPARTMENT / POLICE 911 • To develop local resources CITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 204 239 8340 AFTER HOURS TROUBLE CALLS • To meet the support needs of older persons in the community • To develop and maintain a community picture of the needs of older FAMILY ABUSE CRISIS LINE 1 866 588 1697 adults HEALTH LINKS • To compile a list of services available to seniors in the community (After Hours Information Services) 1 888 315 9257 • To implement or encourage the use and development of services MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE 1 866 588 1697 • To maintain a system of records to show the nature and extent of SENIORS ABUSE LINE 1 888 896 7183 service • To help identify senior persons in the community who are in need CITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE PROGRAMS: CITY HALL 204 239 8309 97 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.city plap.com • Transportation • Meals on Wheels ADMINISTRATION FIRE DEPARTMENT • Congregate Meals General Inquiries 204 239 8309 General Inquires 204 239 8340 Mayor 204 239 8333 • Philips Lifeline City Manager 204 239 8336 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Manager of Administration 204 239 8337 • ERIK General Inquiries 204 239 8346 Human Resources 204 239 8338 • Friendly Visitor Communications 204 239 8334 Director of Operations 204 239 8350 Admin. Assistant 204 239 8384 • Fee for Service lists FINANCE Engineering 204 239 8349 • Assistance with forms and correspondence General Inquiries 204 239 8309 Public Works 204 239 8352 Director of Finance 204 239 8305 • Information and referral Parks 204 239 8325 Manager of Finance 204 239 8355 • Other services as requested and available Tax Clerk 204 239 8308 Water Treatment Plant 204 239 8374 • Donations gratefully accepted, receipts issued. Water Clerk 204 239 8370 Water Pollution Control 204 239 8360
Animal Control 204 239 8326 PORTAGE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 204 856 5600 RCMP / PUBLIC SAFETY General Inquiries 204 857 4445 Victim Services 204 239 3378
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 204 239 6312
GENERAL INQUIRIES 204 857 3821 “A United Way Member Agency”
1 Important Quick Access Numbers Portage Service for Seniors Inc.
Support services to seniors programs were developed in the 1980’s. Portage Service for Seniors Inc. was incorporated in 1989 as a registered charity. Our mission is to assist seniors to live independently. EMERGENCY NUMBERS Goals: AMBULANCE / FIRE DEPARTMENT / POLICE 911 • To develop local resources CITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 204 239 8340 AFTER HOURS TROUBLE CALLS • To meet the support needs of older persons in the community • To develop and maintain a community picture of the needs of older FAMILY ABUSE CRISIS LINE 1 866 588 1697 adults HEALTH LINKS • To compile a list of services available to seniors in the community (After Hours Information Services) 1 888 315 9257 • To implement or encourage the use and development of services MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE 1 866 588 1697 • To maintain a system of records to show the nature and extent of SENIORS ABUSE LINE 1 888 896 7183 service • To help identify senior persons in the community who are in need CITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE PROGRAMS: CITY HALL 204 239 8309 97 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.city plap.com • Transportation • Meals on Wheels ADMINISTRATION FIRE DEPARTMENT • Congregate Meals General Inquiries 204 239 8309 General Inquires 204 239 8340 Mayor 204 239 8333 • Philips Lifeline City Manager 204 239 8336 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Manager of Administration 204 239 8337 • ERIK General Inquiries 204 239 8346 Human Resources 204 239 8338 • Friendly Visitor Communications 204 239 8334 Director of Operations 204 239 8350 Admin. Assistant 204 239 8384 • Fee for Service lists FINANCE Engineering 204 239 8349 • Assistance with forms and correspondence General Inquiries 204 239 8309 Public Works 204 239 8352 Director of Finance 204 239 8305 • Information and referral Parks 204 239 8325 Manager of Finance 204 239 8355 • Other services as requested and available Tax Clerk 204 239 8308 Water Treatment Plant 204 239 8374 • Donations gratefully accepted, receipts issued. Water Clerk 204 239 8370 Water Pollution Control 204 239 8360
Animal Control 204 239 8326 PORTAGE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 204 856 5600 RCMP / PUBLIC SAFETY General Inquiries 204 857 4445 Victim Services 204 239 3378
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE 204 239 6312
GENERAL INQUIRIES 204 857 3821 “A United Way Member Agency”
1 Table of Contents Table of Contents
Aboriginal and First Nations Organizations ……………. 29 Manitoba PharmaCare Program…………...……..……….. 16 Acupuncturist………………………...………………………. 13 Map of Portage la Prairie …….…………………………….. 20-21 Ambulance………..…………………………………………… 4 Massage Therapists………………...………….……………. 17 Arts Centre………………………….…………………………. 33 Meal Programs ……………………………………………….. 31 Arts / Heritage / Hobbies……………………………………. 33-35 Mental Health ……….………………………………………… 5-7 Canadian Mental Health Association…...……………..…. 14 Movie Theatre………………….……………………………… 38 Casinos……………….………………………………………… 35 Museum……………..…………………………………………. 38 Chiropractors……………...………………………………….. 15 Naturopathy …...……………………………………………... 17 Churches and Religious Organizations………………….. 35 New Immigrant Services…...……………………………….. 31 Dentists / Denturists / Orthodontists………….………….. 15-16 Optometrists / Optician …………………………………….. 18 Doctors / Clinics…………………………….……………….. 16 Palliative Care….……………………………….…………….. 7-8 Essential Service Providers……...………………………… 29 PCU Centre (Recreation Multiplex)……………………….. 39 Fairs/Festivals……………..………………………………… 36 Personal Care Homes…………………………….….…..….. 9 Financial Institutions ……………………………………….. 30 Pharmacists / Drugstores…………………………...…...…. 18 Grocery………………………………………………………… 30-31 Physiotherapy……………….………………………………… 18 Handi-Van …………...………………………………………... 32 Portage Regional Recreation Authority / PRRA……..….. 39 Health / Fitness Clubs………………………………………. 36 Portage Service For Seniors Inc………………………….. 1, 22-23 Health Services Associations / Foundations (Not RHA) 13-18 Public Health………………..………………………………….10-11 Herman Prior Senior Services Centre…….……………… 19 Regional Health Authority-Southern Health-Sante Sud…4-12 Home Care ….…………………………………………………. 4 Rehabilitation………..………………………………………... 11 Home Care Health Products ……………………………… 16 Transportation………………….…………………………….. 32 Hospital………………………………………………………… 5 Seniors Organizations……………………...………..…….... 40 Housing………………………………………………………... 24-28 Sports and Recreation……………………...………..……… 40-41 Library………………………………………………………….. 36 William Glesby Centre (Performing Arts)……...…….….... 41 Lodges and Service Clubs ………………………………… 37-38
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Aboriginal and First Nations Organizations ……………. 29 Manitoba PharmaCare Program…………...……..……….. 16 Acupuncturist………………………...………………………. 13 Map of Portage la Prairie …….…………………………….. 20-21 Ambulance………..…………………………………………… 4 Massage Therapists………………...………….……………. 17 Arts Centre………………………….…………………………. 33 Meal Programs ……………………………………………….. 31 Arts / Heritage / Hobbies……………………………………. 33-35 Mental Health ……….………………………………………… 5-7 Canadian Mental Health Association…...……………..…. 14 Movie Theatre………………….……………………………… 38 Casinos……………….………………………………………… 35 Museum……………..…………………………………………. 38 Chiropractors……………...………………………………….. 15 Naturopathy …...……………………………………………... 17 Churches and Religious Organizations………………….. 35 New Immigrant Services…...……………………………….. 31 Dentists / Denturists / Orthodontists………….………….. 15-16 Optometrists / Optician …………………………………….. 18 Doctors / Clinics…………………………….……………….. 16 Palliative Care….……………………………….…………….. 7-8 Essential Service Providers……...………………………… 29 PCU Centre (Recreation Multiplex)……………………….. 39 Fairs/Festivals……………..………………………………… 36 Personal Care Homes…………………………….….…..….. 9 Financial Institutions ……………………………………….. 30 Pharmacists / Drugstores…………………………...…...…. 18 Grocery………………………………………………………… 30-31 Physiotherapy……………….………………………………… 18 Handi-Van …………...………………………………………... 32 Portage Regional Recreation Authority / PRRA……..….. 39 Health / Fitness Clubs………………………………………. 36 Portage Service For Seniors Inc………………………….. 1, 22-23 Health Services Associations / Foundations (Not RHA) 13-18 Public Health………………..………………………………….10-11 Herman Prior Senior Services Centre…….……………… 19 Regional Health Authority-Southern Health-Sante Sud…4-12 Home Care ….…………………………………………………. 4 Rehabilitation………..………………………………………... 11 Home Care Health Products ……………………………… 16 Transportation………………….…………………………….. 32 Hospital………………………………………………………… 5 Seniors Organizations……………………...………..…….... 40 Housing………………………………………………………... 24-28 Sports and Recreation……………………...………..……… 40-41 Library………………………………………………………….. 36 William Glesby Centre (Performing Arts)……...…….….... 41 Lodges and Service Clubs ………………………………… 37-38
2 3 Health RHA Services Health RHA Services
Ambulance Hospital
For all medical emergencies, call: 9 1 1 Portage District General Hospital 204 239 2211 524 5th St. South East Call an ambulance any time someone is hurt or seriously ill and one is not able
to manage the injury or illness. If one is unsure, call an ambulance. The Portage District General Hospital operates an 89 bed acute care regional Generally, ambulance trips are not considered an insured service through centre. Care services include: critical care (Emergency Department / Intensive Medicare. Unless covered by a private insurance or by special coverage and Care Unit), surgery, extended treatment, chemotherapy, hemo dialysis, exemptions, payment is the caller’s responsibility. rehabilitation, and a variety of diagnostic and ambulatory care services. With community partners, other services such as community mental health, public health and home care are also provided. Home Care
Portage la Prairie Home Care 204 239 2410 59 Royal Rd North Mental Health
Home Care services are provided to individuals, regardless of age, who require Seniors Community Mental Health Program 204 239 3000 personal care and who meet the eligibility criteria, provided the human resources Portage District General Hospital 1 888 310 4593 are available. Home Care supplements the care that is already being provided by 524 5th St. South East family, friends, and community resources. It is neither guaranteed nor an emergency service. The Home Care program is designed to be a support to This program, based out of the Portage District General Hospital, provides individuals and family members. specified community based services focusing on mental health issues in the senior population. Referrals may come from any source but should, if at all Referrals can be made by people requiring help, family members, concerned possible, come with the knowledge and the consent of the person being friend or community members, health care staff and physicians. Once a referred. referral is received, the Case Coordinator completes an assessment, including information gathered from the individual and his or her family. Only Home Care Presenting issues or illnesses may include: Case Coordinators can determine eligibility for services according to Regional standards. Mood disorder Anxiety
Adult Day Program 204 239 2410 Memory loss Psychotic disorder
Program operates three days per week out of Lions Prairie Manor. Access to this Suicidal thoughts or actions Substance abuse/addiction program is through Home Care. Caregiver stress Poor insight and judgment
Facility Respite Program 204 239 2410 Changes in behavior or personality
This program is offered at Lion’s Prairie Manor, and is also accessed through the Home Care Program. Respite offers a period of planned relief to families / caregivers who are committed to maintaining and supporting their loved ones in the community.
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Ambulance Hospital
For all medical emergencies, call: 9 1 1 Portage District General Hospital 204 239 2211 524 5th St. South East Call an ambulance any time someone is hurt or seriously ill and one is not able to manage the injury or illness. If one is unsure, call an ambulance. The Portage District General Hospital operates an 89 bed acute care regional Generally, ambulance trips are not considered an insured service through centre. Care services include: critical care (Emergency Department / Intensive Medicare. Unless covered by a private insurance or by special coverage and Care Unit), surgery, extended treatment, chemotherapy, hemo dialysis, exemptions, payment is the caller’s responsibility. rehabilitation, and a variety of diagnostic and ambulatory care services. With community partners, other services such as community mental health, public health and home care are also provided. Home Care
Portage la Prairie Home Care 204 239 2410 59 Royal Rd North Mental Health
Home Care services are provided to individuals, regardless of age, who require Seniors Community Mental Health Program 204 239 3000 personal care and who meet the eligibility criteria, provided the human resources Portage District General Hospital 1 888 310 4593 are available. Home Care supplements the care that is already being provided by 524 5th St. South East family, friends, and community resources. It is neither guaranteed nor an emergency service. The Home Care program is designed to be a support to This program, based out of the Portage District General Hospital, provides individuals and family members. specified community based services focusing on mental health issues in the senior population. Referrals may come from any source but should, if at all Referrals can be made by people requiring help, family members, concerned possible, come with the knowledge and the consent of the person being friend or community members, health care staff and physicians. Once a referred. referral is received, the Case Coordinator completes an assessment, including information gathered from the individual and his or her family. Only Home Care Presenting issues or illnesses may include: Case Coordinators can determine eligibility for services according to Regional standards. Mood disorder Anxiety
Adult Day Program 204 239 2410 Memory loss Psychotic disorder
Program operates three days per week out of Lions Prairie Manor. Access to this Suicidal thoughts or actions Substance abuse/addiction program is through Home Care. Caregiver stress Poor insight and judgment
Facility Respite Program 204 239 2410 Changes in behavior or personality
This program is offered at Lion’s Prairie Manor, and is also accessed through the Home Care Program. Respite offers a period of planned relief to families / caregivers who are committed to maintaining and supporting their loved ones in the community.
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Mental Health (con’t) Mental Health Self Help Organizations
MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba 204 324 6110 24 hour Crisis Line 1 866 588 1697 www.adam.mb.ca
A 24 hour, 7 day per week Crisis Line provides a confidential, short term contact with a mental health professional with the goal of crisis resolution. Canadian Mental Health Association 204 239 6590
236 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.manitoba.cmha.ca Walk In Hospital Emergency Room 204 239 2211 www.cmhacentral.ca Portage District General Hospital 524 5th St. South East Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba 204 330 7826 Mental Health Liaison Nurse 204 239 2211 *There are support groups in Portage. www.depression.mb.ca Portage District General Hospital 524 5th St. South East
The nurse provides emergency mental health assessment. Manitoba Schizophrenia Society 204 362 3027 Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *There are support groups in Portage. www.mss.mb.ca
Community Trauma Debriefing 204 239 3000 Palliative Care or 1 888 310 4593 Regional Palliative Care Program 204 388 2038 This service provides information and support to people whose lives have Niverville been affected by a traumatic event (critical incident). The Program strives to provide comprehensive, inter disciplinary, integrated end of life care. Palliative care helps to make the transition from life to death both manageable and meaningful for the individual facing death, family and Karen Devine Safe House friends. 159 5th St. South East
Day: Day Coordinator: 204 239 2308 Palliative Care Rooms 204 239 2211
Day: Mental Health Intake: 1 888 310 4593 Portage District General Hospital After Hours: 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1 866 588 1697 524 5th St. South East
The Safe House provides a residential, short stay setting for adults with Two rooms at the hospital are specifically designed to offer private home like mental health difficulties. space for patients and their family and friends who wish to visit more often or for longer periods.
Employment Development Counsellor 1 888 310 4593
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Mental Health (con’t) Mental Health Self Help Organizations
MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY SERVICES Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba 204 324 6110 24 hour Crisis Line 1 866 588 1697 www.adam.mb.ca
A 24 hour, 7 day per week Crisis Line provides a confidential, short term contact with a mental health professional with the goal of crisis resolution. Canadian Mental Health Association 204 239 6590
236 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.manitoba.cmha.ca Walk In Hospital Emergency Room 204 239 2211 www.cmhacentral.ca Portage District General Hospital 524 5th St. South East Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba 204 330 7826 Mental Health Liaison Nurse 204 239 2211 *There are support groups in Portage. www.depression.mb.ca Portage District General Hospital 524 5th St. South East
The nurse provides emergency mental health assessment. Manitoba Schizophrenia Society 204 362 3027 Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *There are support groups in Portage. www.mss.mb.ca
Community Trauma Debriefing 204 239 3000 Palliative Care or 1 888 310 4593 Regional Palliative Care Program 204 388 2038 This service provides information and support to people whose lives have Niverville been affected by a traumatic event (critical incident). The Program strives to provide comprehensive, inter disciplinary, integrated end of life care. Palliative care helps to make the transition from life to death both manageable and meaningful for the individual facing death, family and Karen Devine Safe House friends. 159 5th St. South East
Day: Day Coordinator: 204 239 2308 Palliative Care Rooms 204 239 2211
Day: Mental Health Intake: 1 888 310 4593 Portage District General Hospital After Hours: 24 Hour Crisis Line: 1 866 588 1697 524 5th St. South East
The Safe House provides a residential, short stay setting for adults with Two rooms at the hospital are specifically designed to offer private home like mental health difficulties. space for patients and their family and friends who wish to visit more often or for longer periods.
Employment Development Counsellor 1 888 310 4593
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Palliative Care (con’t) Personal Care Homes
Provincial Drug Program 1 800 297 8099 A personal care home (PCH) provides 24 hour facility based care for people
Medications are provided at no cost for individuals meeting eligibility criteria. who are no longer able to manage or to live safely at home. Oxygen is included in this provincial program. Some of the services include:
24 hour nursing Compassionate Leave 1 800 206 7218 Food and nutrition Service Canada Centre Housekeeping 1016 Saskatchewan Ave. East Palliative care A Federal Government initiative that provides 6 weeks of paid leave for Physician caregivers of critically or terminally ill loved ones. Applications are available Personal care service at Service Canada Centre. Respite care Social work service Sunset Palliative Care 204 857 3746 Spiritual care services
A non profit charitable organization committed to providing compassionate care to individuals living with life threatening or terminal illness when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible. Eligibility for personal care homes is determined through an assessment and application by a Home Care Case Coordinator. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support to the person who is dying and to family and friends. Respite is also provided for caregivers. For eligibility information, phone: 204 239 2410
There are two personal care homes in Portage la Prairie. Both facilities are professionally managed and staffed and offer a wide range of programs for seniors.
Palliative Care – Self Help Organizations Douglas Campbell Lodge 204 239 6006 End of Life / Palliative Care Resource Centre www.eperc.mcw.edu 150 9th St. South East 60 beds Palliative Info / Canadian Virtual Hospice www.virtualhospice.ca Lions Prairie Manor 204 857 7864 24 9th St. South East 136 beds *Also provides respite care.
Further Information:
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Health www.gov.mb.ca/health
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Palliative Care (con’t) Personal Care Homes
Provincial Drug Program 1 800 297 8099 A personal care home (PCH) provides 24 hour facility based care for people
Medications are provided at no cost for individuals meeting eligibility criteria. who are no longer able to manage or to live safely at home. Oxygen is included in this provincial program. Some of the services include:
24 hour nursing Compassionate Leave 1 800 206 7218 Food and nutrition Service Canada Centre Housekeeping 1016 Saskatchewan Ave. East Palliative care A Federal Government initiative that provides 6 weeks of paid leave for Physician caregivers of critically or terminally ill loved ones. Applications are available Personal care service at Service Canada Centre. Respite care Social work service Sunset Palliative Care 204 857 3746 Spiritual care services
A non profit charitable organization committed to providing compassionate care to individuals living with life threatening or terminal illness when hope of a cure is no longer medically possible. Eligibility for personal care homes is determined through an assessment and application by a Home Care Case Coordinator. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support to the person who is dying and to family and friends. Respite is also provided for caregivers. For eligibility information, phone: 204 239 2410
There are two personal care homes in Portage la Prairie. Both facilities are professionally managed and staffed and offer a wide range of programs for seniors.
Palliative Care – Self Help Organizations Douglas Campbell Lodge 204 239 6006 End of Life / Palliative Care Resource Centre www.eperc.mcw.edu 150 9th St. South East 60 beds Palliative Info / Canadian Virtual Hospice www.virtualhospice.ca Lions Prairie Manor 204 857 7864 24 9th St. South East 136 beds *Also provides respite care.
Further Information:
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Health www.gov.mb.ca/health
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Public Health—Healthy Living Public Health Diabetes
Portage Public Health Services 204 856 2040 Diabetes Education Program 204 856 2041 204 140 9th St S.E. 25 Tupper St. North
Public Health Service enable individuals and communities to control and Dietitian and/or Nurse Educator Services provided. improve their health. This includes improving life skills and encouraging healthy choices. Diabetes education programs are available to people with Type I, Type 2, gestational diabetes and those at risk of diabetes. The diabetes team works with the client and his or her family to provide guidance on various aspects of 1 888 315 9257 Health Links diabetes management. Clients are usually referred to the program by a doctor or After hours Health Information Services other health care professional, but self referrals are accepted.
Further Information: Further information:
Regional Director Public Health Programs 204 428 2773 Canadian Diabetes Association 1 204 925 3800 1 800 226 8464
www.diabetes.ca Regional Manager Public Health Healthy Living 204 428 2750
180 Centennaire Drive, Southport, MB Telecare for Diabetes 1 866 204 3737 Telephone advice for people with diabetes. Public Health Agency of Canada www.phac aspc.gc.ca
See also Portage la Prairie Regional Library 204 857 4271 Manitoba Public Health www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth *See Library entry Page 36 www.portagelibrary.com
Rehabilitation Public Health Dietitians The Southern Health Santé Sud offers a wide range of rehabilitation 204 856 2041 Community Dietitian services, including: 25 Tupper St. North
A good diet can improve or decrease the impact of many conditions such as Occupational therapy diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and obesity. Dietitians are Physiotherapy located in hospitals and personal care homes. They also provide individual Speech and language pathology out patient counselling services, provide healthy eating resources, and instruct Audiology group education sessions. Accessibility varies for the individual programs. A referral from a physician Further information: or nurse practitioner is needed to access these services. Referrals are Dietitians of Canada www.dietitians.ca/eatwell prioritized based on need and functional issues. Unless services are deemed urgent, evaluations are scheduled by the date the referral is received by the Canada Food Guide www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide department.
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Public Health—Healthy Living Public Health Diabetes
Portage Public Health Services 204 856 2040 Diabetes Education Program 204 856 2041 204 140 9th St S.E. 25 Tupper St. North
Public Health Service enable individuals and communities to control and Dietitian and/or Nurse Educator Services provided. improve their health. This includes improving life skills and encouraging healthy choices. Diabetes education programs are available to people with Type I, Type 2, gestational diabetes and those at risk of diabetes. The diabetes team works with the client and his or her family to provide guidance on various aspects of 1 888 315 9257 Health Links diabetes management. Clients are usually referred to the program by a doctor or After hours Health Information Services other health care professional, but self referrals are accepted.
Further Information: Further information:
Regional Director Public Health Programs 204 428 2773 Canadian Diabetes Association 1 204 925 3800 1 800 226 8464
www.diabetes.ca Regional Manager Public Health Healthy Living 204 428 2750
180 Centennaire Drive, Southport, MB Telecare for Diabetes 1 866 204 3737 Telephone advice for people with diabetes. Public Health Agency of Canada www.phac aspc.gc.ca
See also Portage la Prairie Regional Library 204 857 4271 Manitoba Public Health www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth *See Library entry Page 36 www.portagelibrary.com
Rehabilitation Public Health Dietitians The Southern Health Santé Sud offers a wide range of rehabilitation 204 856 2041 Community Dietitian services, including: 25 Tupper St. North
A good diet can improve or decrease the impact of many conditions such as Occupational therapy diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and obesity. Dietitians are Physiotherapy located in hospitals and personal care homes. They also provide individual Speech and language pathology out patient counselling services, provide healthy eating resources, and instruct Audiology group education sessions. Accessibility varies for the individual programs. A referral from a physician Further information: or nurse practitioner is needed to access these services. Referrals are Dietitians of Canada www.dietitians.ca/eatwell prioritized based on need and functional issues. Unless services are deemed urgent, evaluations are scheduled by the date the referral is received by the Canada Food Guide www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide department.
10 11 Health RHA Services Health Other Services
REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY OTHER HEALTH SERVICES The following services are generally not covered by Manitoba Health. You will have to pay for them unless you have supplementary health insurance such as Southern Health– Santé Sud Blue Cross. Check with your service provider before engaging these services.
180 Centennaire Drive 204 428 2720 Acupuncturist Southport, Manitoba 1 800 742 6509 www.southernhealth.ca Dagny Gravert, Registered Acupuncturist 1 204 232 9608 206 Prince Ave. In collaboration with the community and partners, the Southern Health Santé Sud endeavors to provide access to a wide variety of services to Portage Physiotherapy 204 239 4730 support clients through all stages of life. This includes hospitals, health centers, and Sports Injury Clinic personal care homes, diagnostic services, home care, public health and mental *See Physiotherapy entry Page 18 health programs and services. Associations / Foundations
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 204 857 8353 9 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.afm.mb.ca
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba 204 239 4898 108B Saskatchewan Ave. East 1 800 378 6699 www.alzheimer.mb.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association 1 204 925 3800 (Winnipeg) 1 800 226 8464 www.diabetes.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association 204 239 6590 *See Canadian Mental Health Association entry Page 14
Central Plains Cancer Services 204 857 6100 318 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.centralplainscancerservices.com
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1 204 943 9595 www.mssociety.ca (Winnipeg) 1 800 268 7582
Portage Family Abuse Prevention Centre 204 239 5234 : Admin Line 204 239 5233 : Local Crisis Line 1 877 977 0007 www.abuseprevention.ca Portage District General Hospital If immediate assistance is required, call: 9 1 1
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REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY OTHER HEALTH SERVICES The following services are generally not covered by Manitoba Health. You will have to pay for them unless you have supplementary health insurance such as Southern Health– Santé Sud Blue Cross. Check with your service provider before engaging these services.
180 Centennaire Drive 204 428 2720 Acupuncturist Southport, Manitoba 1 800 742 6509 www.southernhealth.ca Dagny Gravert, Registered Acupuncturist 1 204 232 9608 206 Prince Ave. In collaboration with the community and partners, the Southern Health Santé Sud endeavors to provide access to a wide variety of services to Portage Physiotherapy 204 239 4730 support clients through all stages of life. This includes hospitals, health centers, and Sports Injury Clinic personal care homes, diagnostic services, home care, public health and mental *See Physiotherapy entry Page 18 health programs and services. Associations / Foundations
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 204 857 8353 9 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.afm.mb.ca
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba 204 239 4898 108B Saskatchewan Ave. East 1 800 378 6699 www.alzheimer.mb.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association 1 204 925 3800 (Winnipeg) 1 800 226 8464 www.diabetes.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association 204 239 6590 *See Canadian Mental Health Association entry Page 14
Central Plains Cancer Services 204 857 6100 318 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.centralplainscancerservices.com
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1 204 943 9595 www.mssociety.ca (Winnipeg) 1 800 268 7582
Portage Family Abuse Prevention Centre 204 239 5234 : Admin Line 204 239 5233 : Local Crisis Line 1 877 977 0007 www.abuseprevention.ca Portage District General Hospital If immediate assistance is required, call: 9 1 1
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Canadian Mental Health Association Chiropractors
Canadian Mental Health Association 204 239 6590 Armstrong Family Chiropractic: 204 239 1226 236 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.cmhacentral.ca Dr. Aaron Armstrong www.cmha.ca 326 Saskatchewan Ave. East
Programs include: 204 857 5051 Supported Housing Dr. Brian Graham 612 Saskatchewan Ave. East Program assists adults to find, acquire and sustain housing in the community of their choice. Dr. Bruce Narvey 204 857 9452 Psychological Rehabilitation “Clubhouse” 1200 Saskatchewan Ave. West
A drop in centre that offers a monthly calendar of events and activities in which members can participate. Royal Chiropractic Centre: 204 857 4524 Dr. Angelo Sarlas Senior Supported Living Program 21 Royal Rd. South
Senior support worker provides support to clients and assist with life skills training for seniors in a residential setting. The program is currently set up in Stephens Apartments and Oak Tree Towers.
Life Enrichment Program
A Program designed to provide support to clients who have become less active. Dentists / Denturists / Orthodontists
Mental Health First Aid Brite Smile Dentist Clinic 204 857 5041 A two day course recommended for family members, individuals and Dr. H.M. Stasiuk professionals dealing with mental health problems or experiencing a mental 318 Saskatchewan Ave. East health crisis.
Community Wellness Initiative Brightside Dental Care 204 857 5772 Dr. Larry Cogar, Dr. Maria Mikos, Dr. Nirvani Umadat Breakfast Program 44 Tupper St. North
Portage Housing Benefit Portage Dental Associates 204 239 1554 Fisher Apartments: A 23 suite apartment complex in Portage that offers 3 49 Royal Rd. North emergency suites, 11 transitional suites and 9 permanent suites. For applications, stop by our office. Westview Dental Clinic 204 857 3545 Dr. Eric Kristof and Dr. Carol Lee 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. West (Canad Inns Mall)
Ryan’s Denture Clinic 204 857 3852 Grant Ryan LD, DD and Kyle Ryan, LD, DD 53 Tupper St. North
Portage Orthodontic Centre 204 239 4071 51 Tupper St. North
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Canadian Mental Health Association Chiropractors
Canadian Mental Health Association 204 239 6590 Armstrong Family Chiropractic: 204 239 1226 236 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.cmhacentral.ca Dr. Aaron Armstrong www.cmha.ca 326 Saskatchewan Ave. East
Programs include: 204 857 5051 Supported Housing Dr. Brian Graham 612 Saskatchewan Ave. East Program assists adults to find, acquire and sustain housing in the community of their choice. Dr. Bruce Narvey 204 857 9452 Psychological Rehabilitation “Clubhouse” 1200 Saskatchewan Ave. West
A drop in centre that offers a monthly calendar of events and activities in which members can participate. Royal Chiropractic Centre: 204 857 4524 Dr. Angelo Sarlas Senior Supported Living Program 21 Royal Rd. South
Senior support worker provides support to clients and assist with life skills training for seniors in a residential setting. The program is currently set up in Stephens Apartments and Oak Tree Towers.
Life Enrichment Program
A Program designed to provide support to clients who have become less active. Dentists / Denturists / Orthodontists
Mental Health First Aid Brite Smile Dentist Clinic 204 857 5041 A two day course recommended for family members, individuals and Dr. H.M. Stasiuk professionals dealing with mental health problems or experiencing a mental 318 Saskatchewan Ave. East health crisis.
Community Wellness Initiative Brightside Dental Care 204 857 5772 Dr. Larry Cogar, Dr. Maria Mikos, Dr. Nirvani Umadat Breakfast Program 44 Tupper St. North
Portage Housing Benefit Portage Dental Associates 204 239 1554 Fisher Apartments: A 23 suite apartment complex in Portage that offers 3 49 Royal Rd. North emergency suites, 11 transitional suites and 9 permanent suites. For applications, stop by our office. Westview Dental Clinic 204 857 3545 Dr. Eric Kristof and Dr. Carol Lee 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. West (Canad Inns Mall)
Ryan’s Denture Clinic 204 857 3852 Grant Ryan LD, DD and Kyle Ryan, LD, DD 53 Tupper St. North
Portage Orthodontic Centre 204 239 4071 51 Tupper St. North
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Dentists / Denturists / Orthodontists (con’t) Massage Therapists
True Fit Denture Clinic 204 239 0609 Allyson Giffin Massage Therapy 204 857 6919 Drew Trapp, LD Island Park 190 River Road Armstrong Family Chiropractic 204 239 1226 Doctors 326 Saskatchewan Ave. East
Family Doctor Finder 1 866 690 8260 The Cellar Door 204 857 9991 www. manitoba.ca/familydoctorfinder 610 Saskatchewan Ave. East
Portage Clinic—Main Office 204 857 3445 Central Plains Muscle Therapy 204 857 9587 140 9th St. South East 312 Fisher Ave. East
The Clinic is for non emergency appointments with a family doctor. Krista Graham 204 857 5051 612 Saskatchewan Ave. East Walk In Clinic/Same Day Appointments 204 857 5905 140 9th St. South East Claudette Hennan 204 239 6978
Hours of Operation: 43 Burns Bay Monday to Thursday: 8:45 am to 8:00 pm 204 240 4022 Friday: 8:45 am to 6:45 pm Pam Wall 30 5th St. North West Saturday/Sunday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Royal Chiropractic Centre 204 857 4524 The Walk In Clinic is used when one is unable to make an appointment with 21 Royal Rd. South one’s regular doctor. The Walk In Clinic is not to be used for an emergency. Tara Blight 204 857 7321 In an emergency, go directly to the hospital or call: 9 1 1 32 Radisson Ave. East
Home Health Care Products Brandon Portage Mobility 204 857 3900 1810 Saskatchewan Ave W Naturopathy Manitoba PharmaCare Program Harmony Naturopathic Health 204 856 0264 Manitoba Health Provincial Drug Program 1 800 297 8099 Dr. Cory Webb, N.D. Winnipeg, Manitoba 1609A Saskatchewan Ave. West (Honeybee Health)
PharmaCare is a drug benefit program for any Manitoban, regardless of age, whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs. Heartland Naturopathic Wellness Centre 204 857 8690 PharmaCare coverage is based on both your total family income and the Dr. Lisa Graham, BSc, ND amount you pay for eligible prescription drugs. Each year, you are required 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W. (CanadInn Mall) to pay a portion of the cost of your eligible prescription drugs. This amount will be your annual PharmaCare deductible. 16 17 Health Other Services Health Other Services
Dentists / Denturists / Orthodontists (con’t) Massage Therapists
True Fit Denture Clinic 204 239 0609 Allyson Giffin Massage Therapy 204 857 6919 Drew Trapp, LD Island Park 190 River Road Armstrong Family Chiropractic 204 239 1226 Doctors 326 Saskatchewan Ave. East
Family Doctor Finder 1 866 690 8260 The Cellar Door 204 857 9991 www. manitoba.ca/familydoctorfinder 610 Saskatchewan Ave. East
Portage Clinic—Main Office 204 857 3445 Central Plains Muscle Therapy 204 857 9587 140 9th St. South East 312 Fisher Ave. East
The Clinic is for non emergency appointments with a family doctor. Krista Graham 204 857 5051 612 Saskatchewan Ave. East Walk In Clinic/Same Day Appointments 204 857 5905 140 9th St. South East Claudette Hennan 204 239 6978
Hours of Operation: 43 Burns Bay Monday to Thursday: 8:45 am to 8:00 pm 204 240 4022 Friday: 8:45 am to 6:45 pm Pam Wall 30 5th St. North West Saturday/Sunday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Royal Chiropractic Centre 204 857 4524 The Walk In Clinic is used when one is unable to make an appointment with 21 Royal Rd. South one’s regular doctor. The Walk In Clinic is not to be used for an emergency. Tara Blight 204 857 7321 In an emergency, go directly to the hospital or call: 9 1 1 32 Radisson Ave. East
Home Health Care Products Brandon Portage Mobility 204 857 3900 1810 Saskatchewan Ave W Naturopathy Manitoba PharmaCare Program Harmony Naturopathic Health 204 856 0264 Manitoba Health Provincial Drug Program 1 800 297 8099 Dr. Cory Webb, N.D. Winnipeg, Manitoba 1609A Saskatchewan Ave. West (Honeybee Health)
PharmaCare is a drug benefit program for any Manitoban, regardless of age, whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs. Heartland Naturopathic Wellness Centre 204 857 8690 PharmaCare coverage is based on both your total family income and the Dr. Lisa Graham, BSc, ND amount you pay for eligible prescription drugs. Each year, you are required 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. W. (CanadInn Mall) to pay a portion of the cost of your eligible prescription drugs. This amount will be your annual PharmaCare deductible. 16 17 Health Other Services Seniors’ Organizations
Optometrists / Opticians Herman Prior Activity Centre Inc.
204 857 7697 40 Royal Road 204 857 6951 Portage Family Eye Care Dr. Theo Caners Provides services and activities that are not readily available from other 61 Royal Rd. South agencies that enhance the lifestyle and well being of persons 55 years of age and over. Portage Vision Services 204 857 4760 Dr. G. Lorteau and Dr. L. Pfeifer Services Provided: 216 Prince Ave. Meal Program: Monday to Friday at noon
Walmart 204 857 5011 Reservations are required early as possible on the *Optometrist visits store every second week day in question 2348 Sissons Drive Health Care and Support Groups: 204 239 2020 Clarity Vision Centre Blood Pressure Clinic Dr. Braden Nicoll 1646 Saskatchewan Ave. West Foot Care Clinics Hearing Clinics Medical Equipment Loan Service Pharmacists / Drugstores Vision Impaired Group Hill’s Clinic Pharmacy (Portage Clinic) 204 239 1368 Stroke Recovery Group 140 9th St. South East www.hillspills.com Social and Recreational Activities include: Hill’s Drug Store (Also referred to as “Hill’s East”) 204 857 4631 200 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.hillspills.com Friday Afternoon Dance *Weekly *Delivery Service Birthday Celebration *Last Friday of the Month
Shoppers Drug Mart 204 857 7891 124 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.shoppersdrugmart.ca Aquasize / Swimming Pool / Snooker *Open until Midnight Clogging Prior Relations Genealogy Group
Walmart Pharmacy 204 857 5024 Cribbage Shuffleboard 2348 Sissons Drive www.walmart.ca Curling Square Dancing Day Trips Tai Chi Physiotherapy Line Dancing Whist / Scrabble / Euchre Painting Portage Physiotherapy 204 239 4730 and Sports Injury Clinic www.portagephysio.com 57 Royal Rd. North
Portage District General Hospital 204 239 2211 *See Rehabilitation entry Page 11
18 19 Health Other Services Seniors’ Organizations
Optometrists / Opticians Herman Prior Activity Centre Inc.
204 857 7697 40 Royal Road 204 857 6951 Portage Family Eye Care Dr. Theo Caners Provides services and activities that are not readily available from other 61 Royal Rd. South agencies that enhance the lifestyle and well being of persons 55 years of age and over. Portage Vision Services 204 857 4760 Dr. G. Lorteau and Dr. L. Pfeifer Services Provided: 216 Prince Ave. Meal Program: Monday to Friday at noon
Walmart 204 857 5011 Reservations are required early as possible on the *Optometrist visits store every second week day in question 2348 Sissons Drive Health Care and Support Groups: 204 239 2020 Clarity Vision Centre Blood Pressure Clinic Dr. Braden Nicoll 1646 Saskatchewan Ave. West Foot Care Clinics Hearing Clinics Medical Equipment Loan Service Pharmacists / Drugstores Vision Impaired Group Hill’s Clinic Pharmacy (Portage Clinic) 204 239 1368 Stroke Recovery Group 140 9th St. South East www.hillspills.com Social and Recreational Activities include: Hill’s Drug Store (Also referred to as “Hill’s East”) 204 857 4631 200 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.hillspills.com Friday Afternoon Dance *Weekly *Delivery Service Birthday Celebration *Last Friday of the Month
Shoppers Drug Mart 204 857 7891 124 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.shoppersdrugmart.ca Aquasize / Swimming Pool / Snooker *Open until Midnight Clogging Prior Relations Genealogy Group
Walmart Pharmacy 204 857 5024 Cribbage Shuffleboard 2348 Sissons Drive www.walmart.ca Curling Square Dancing Day Trips Tai Chi Physiotherapy Line Dancing Whist / Scrabble / Euchre Painting Portage Physiotherapy 204 239 4730 and Sports Injury Clinic www.portagephysio.com 57 Royal Rd. North
Portage District General Hospital 204 239 2211 *See Rehabilitation entry Page 11
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20 21 City Map
20 21 Seniors’ Organizations Seniors’ Organizations
Portage Service for Seniors Portage Service for Seniors (con’t)
165 Saskatchewan Ave. East 204 239 6312 Emergency Response Systems 204 239 6312 (Lifeline Program)
Portage Service for Seniors provides services that assist older adults in A personal safety program designed to permit medically at risk individuals to maintaining an independent lifestyle. It is a charitable organization funded in live at home, with access to help at the push of a button. Subscribers of this part by Southern Health, Portage Plains United Way and donations. Staff and system wear a personal help button. If help is needed, the subscriber can volunteers are available to assist older adults in transportation, socialization, push the help button and an electronic message is sent via telephone to the nutrition and safety needs. emergency response centre. The emergency response centre will then arrange help to be sent. Units are available for a minimal monthly rental fee.
Other Services: Meals on Wheels Program
For a small fee, seniors may have a hot noon meal delivered to their Driver/Escort: long distance and in town (Fee for services) residence Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Frozen meals are Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K.) available on Fridays to cover weekends and holidays. Special diet needs Home Maintenance: house cleaning, snow removal (Fee for services) are available on request. Information Resource Centre *Call before 10:00 am to order meals. Shopping/Errands *Delivery is available to the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie Telephone Checks Volunteer Visitors Congregate Meal Program
Meal programs have been established in seniors’ housing. The meals are open to seniors living outside these residences. A fee per meal package is to cover the cost of supplies.
Stephens Apartments: Monday to Friday: 5:00 p. m. Oaktree Towers: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. Oddfellows Towers: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 p.m. Regency House: Monday to Friday: 5:00 p.m. Rotary Park: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 p.m.
Stride Place, Island Park
22 23 Seniors’ Organizations Seniors’ Organizations
Portage Service for Seniors Portage Service for Seniors (con’t)
165 Saskatchewan Ave. East 204 239 6312 Emergency Response Systems 204 239 6312 (Lifeline Program)
Portage Service for Seniors provides services that assist older adults in A personal safety program designed to permit medically at risk individuals to maintaining an independent lifestyle. It is a charitable organization funded in live at home, with access to help at the push of a button. Subscribers of this part by Southern Health, Portage Plains United Way and donations. Staff and system wear a personal help button. If help is needed, the subscriber can volunteers are available to assist older adults in transportation, socialization, push the help button and an electronic message is sent via telephone to the nutrition and safety needs. emergency response centre. The emergency response centre will then arrange help to be sent. Units are available for a minimal monthly rental fee.
Other Services: Meals on Wheels Program
For a small fee, seniors may have a hot noon meal delivered to their Driver/Escort: long distance and in town (Fee for services) residence Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Frozen meals are Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K.) available on Fridays to cover weekends and holidays. Special diet needs Home Maintenance: house cleaning, snow removal (Fee for services) are available on request. Information Resource Centre *Call before 10:00 am to order meals. Shopping/Errands *Delivery is available to the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie Telephone Checks Volunteer Visitors Congregate Meal Program
Meal programs have been established in seniors’ housing. The meals are open to seniors living outside these residences. A fee per meal package is to cover the cost of supplies.
Stephens Apartments: Monday to Friday: 5:00 p. m. Oaktree Towers: Monday to Friday: 11:30 a.m. Oddfellows Towers: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 p.m. Regency House: Monday to Friday: 5:00 p.m. Rotary Park: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 p.m.
Stride Place, Island Park
22 23 Housing Seniors Housing Seniors/Rentals
Manitoba Housing 55+ Senior Complexes Life Lease
25 Tupper St. North 204 239 3680 1 800 661 4663 Dalton Grove Estates 204 870 2969 851 Saskatchewan Ave. East Manitoba Housing provides quality housing at an affordable rent to low income seniors. Primarily, rent is based on a percentage of gross family income. 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Limited indoor parking. Wheelchair and elevator access. Oaktree Towers 204 239 3680
805 Saskatchewan Ave. West Windsor Park Estates 204 870 2969 The building has bachelor and 1 bedroom units. The complex is wheelchair 1225 Saskatchewan Ave. East
accessible with on site laundry, elevator and a congregate meal program. 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking. Wheelchair and elevator access. Stephens Apartments 204 239 3680 149 4th St. South East Queen’s Court Estates 204 870 2969 1201 Saskatchewan Ave. East 68 unit complex with bachelor and 1 bedroom units. The building is wheelchair accessible, with on site laundry facilities, social programs and a congregate 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. meal program. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking. Wheelchair and elevator access.
Independent Order of Oddfellows Oddfellows Towers 204 857 9252 151 Royal Road North
62 unit complex for seniors with wheelchair accessibility. The building has Rental Units All Ages bachelor and 1 bedroom units. Amenities include mobility suites, social programs, on site laundry facilities, building security and an elevator. Congregate meal program offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Casita Alena 204 857 4064 c/o Jim Solomon 332 328 King Ave.
Regional Health Authority—Central Wheelchair access and indoor parking.
Regency House 204 856 3889 Casita Alena 204 857 4064 164 5th St. South East c/o Jim Solomon 325 Dufferin Ave. South East 54 unit seniors housing complex. Special services include congregate meal program, tenant companion, 24 hour homecare on site, visiting hairdresser Charlton Manor 204 857 9684 and an elevator. 140 Charlton Ave.
Rotary Park 204 856 3889 8 60 9th St. South East
47 unit elderly person housing in four separate buildings which house a range of bachelor and 1 bedroom units. Special services include a congregate meal program and a visiting hairdresser.
24 25 Housing Seniors Housing Seniors/Rentals
Manitoba Housing 55+ Senior Complexes Life Lease
25 Tupper St. North 204 239 3680 1 800 661 4663 Dalton Grove Estates 204 870 2969 851 Saskatchewan Ave. East Manitoba Housing provides quality housing at an affordable rent to low income seniors. Primarily, rent is based on a percentage of gross family income. 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Limited indoor parking. Wheelchair and elevator access. Oaktree Towers 204 239 3680
805 Saskatchewan Ave. West Windsor Park Estates 204 870 2969 The building has bachelor and 1 bedroom units. The complex is wheelchair 1225 Saskatchewan Ave. East accessible with on site laundry, elevator and a congregate meal program. 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking. Wheelchair and elevator access. Stephens Apartments 204 239 3680 149 4th St. South East Queen’s Court Estates 204 870 2969 1201 Saskatchewan Ave. East 68 unit complex with bachelor and 1 bedroom units. The building is wheelchair accessible, with on site laundry facilities, social programs and a congregate 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. meal program. Hydro is added to rent, with telephone and cable extra. Indoor parking. Wheelchair and elevator access.
Independent Order of Oddfellows Oddfellows Towers 204 857 9252 151 Royal Road North
62 unit complex for seniors with wheelchair accessibility. The building has Rental Units All Ages bachelor and 1 bedroom units. Amenities include mobility suites, social programs, on site laundry facilities, building security and an elevator. Congregate meal program offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Casita Alena 204 857 4064 c/o Jim Solomon 332 328 King Ave.
Regional Health Authority—Central Wheelchair access and indoor parking.
Regency House 204 856 3889 Casita Alena 204 857 4064 164 5th St. South East c/o Jim Solomon 325 Dufferin Ave. South East 54 unit seniors housing complex. Special services include congregate meal program, tenant companion, 24 hour homecare on site, visiting hairdresser Charlton Manor 204 857 9684 and an elevator. 140 Charlton Ave.
Rotary Park 204 856 3889 8 60 9th St. South East
47 unit elderly person housing in four separate buildings which house a range of bachelor and 1 bedroom units. Special services include a congregate meal program and a visiting hairdresser.
24 25 Housing Rentals Housing Rentals
Rental Units All Ages (con’t) Rental Units All Ages (con’t)
Chateau la Reine 204 267 2398 50 20th St. South West Goodale Gardens 204 857 5683 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. 526 Hazel Bay Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A On site laundry.
Lakeshore Apartments 204 239 5009 Countess Apartments 204 857 4370 701 Crescent Rd. East 121 Countess Ave. 1 and 2 bedrooms. Laundry facilities on each floor. Ground floor with laundry facilities. Elevator and wheelchair accessible. 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A Maplewood Apartments 204 857 6957 6th Street N.W. and 6th Avenue Crescent Villa Apartments Ltd. 204 857 4960 Three floors with no elevator or wheelchair access, laundry on site 175 River Rd. 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Meadowview Apartments 204 239 5009 Wheelchair access: N/A 624 8th St. North West Three floors with no elevator or wheelchair access. Downtown Apartments 204 239 5009 Lower floor laundry facilities. 21 1st St. North West 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Monarch Manor 204 857 7000 Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A 2 3rd St. South West 2 bedrooms with laundry facilities. Duchess Apartments 204 857 2483 Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A 29 5th St. South East 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Nancy Lynn Apartments 204 239 5009 Elevator and laundry facilities. 18 4th Street South East 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with basement laundry facilities. Duke Apartments 204 856 6442 Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A 839 Duke Ave. 1 and 2 bedrooms available with laundry facilities. One Broadway Place 204 857 4698 261 5th St. South East Empire Apartments 204 239 0227 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. 299 Victoria Ave. Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A
Glen Ryan Apartments 204 267 2398 Paramount Investments 204 239 5009 125 5th St. North West 231 Saskatchewan Ave E 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A
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Rental Units All Ages (con’t) Rental Units All Ages (con’t)
Chateau la Reine 204 267 2398 50 20th St. South West Goodale Gardens 204 857 5683 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. 526 Hazel Bay Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A On site laundry.
Lakeshore Apartments 204 239 5009 Countess Apartments 204 857 4370 701 Crescent Rd. East 121 Countess Ave. 1 and 2 bedrooms. Laundry facilities on each floor. Ground floor with laundry facilities. Elevator and wheelchair accessible. 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A Maplewood Apartments 204 857 6957 6th Street N.W. and 6th Avenue Crescent Villa Apartments Ltd. 204 857 4960 Three floors with no elevator or wheelchair access, laundry on site 175 River Rd. 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Meadowview Apartments 204 239 5009 Wheelchair access: N/A 624 8th St. North West Three floors with no elevator or wheelchair access. Downtown Apartments 204 239 5009 Lower floor laundry facilities. 21 1st St. North West 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Monarch Manor 204 857 7000 Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A 2 3rd St. South West 2 bedrooms with laundry facilities. Duchess Apartments 204 857 2483 Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A 29 5th St. South East 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Nancy Lynn Apartments 204 239 5009 Elevator and laundry facilities. 18 4th Street South East 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with basement laundry facilities. Duke Apartments 204 856 6442 Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A 839 Duke Ave. 1 and 2 bedrooms available with laundry facilities. One Broadway Place 204 857 4698 261 5th St. South East Empire Apartments 204 239 0227 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. 299 Victoria Ave. Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A
Glen Ryan Apartments 204 267 2398 Paramount Investments 204 239 5009 125 5th St. North West 231 Saskatchewan Ave E 1 and 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Elevator and wheelchair access: N/A
26 27 Housing Rentals Additional Services
Rental Units All Ages (con’t) Aboriginal and First Nations Organizations
Dakota Ojibway Police Service 204 856 5370 Park Terrace Apartments 204 239 5288 5000 Crescent Rd. West 805 3rd St. North West 1 and 2 bedrooms, with ground floor laundry facilities. Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council 204 239 8650 Wheelchair access 5010 Crescent Rd. West
Prairie Arms Apartments 204 239 7199 Dakota Plains First Nation Band Office 204 252 2002 120 6th St. South East SW 8 10 8 W Dakota Plains Reserve, Edwin, MB
Rosebud Apartments 204 239 5009 Dakota Tipi First Nation Band Office 204 857 2300 580 13th St. North West 2020 Dakota Drive 1 and 2 bedrooms, with in suite laundry facilities. Three floors with no elevator. Long Plain First Nation Administration Office 204 252 2731 2 wheelchair suites available on main floor. Manitoba Métis Federation 204 857 7039 Royal Apartments 204 239 5009 107 Saskatchewan Ave. East 110 Royal Rd. North Portage Friendship Centre 204 239 6333 Sage Grove 204 633 8787 20 3rd St. North East c/o Alderman Capitol 830 Scotland Avenue, Winnipeg, MB 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. Appliances, central air conditioning Essential Service Providers and parking stall included. Canada Post 204 857 5890 Southport Aerospace 204 428 6037 9 Saskatchewan Ave. West (Main Branch) 1 800 267 1177 Southport /RM of Portage 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms with ground floor laundry facilities. 124 Saskatchewan Ave. East (Shoppers Drug Mart) 204 857 7891 Wheelchair accessible. CFRY / MIX 96.5 / Portage Online 204 239 5111 Tecza Block Apartments 2390 Sissons Drive www.portageonline.com 19 5th St. North West 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Corral Communications (MTS) 204 239 0809 Elevator, wheelchair and laundry: N/A 50 24th St North West
Woodlands Walk Apartments 204 960 6914 The Graphic Leader 204 857 3427 717 Crescent Rd. East 1941 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.thegraphicleader.com 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Wheelchair access: N/A Manitoba Hydro 1 888 624 9376
Shaw Cable and Internet 204 857 6623 25 1st St. South West
Telus 204 239 6342 1800 Saskatchewan Ave. West
Winnipeg Free Press 204 239 6639
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Rental Units All Ages (con’t) Aboriginal and First Nations Organizations
Dakota Ojibway Police Service 204 856 5370 Park Terrace Apartments 204 239 5288 5000 Crescent Rd. West 805 3rd St. North West 1 and 2 bedrooms, with ground floor laundry facilities. Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council 204 239 8650 Wheelchair access 5010 Crescent Rd. West
Prairie Arms Apartments 204 239 7199 Dakota Plains First Nation Band Office 204 252 2002 120 6th St. South East SW 8 10 8 W Dakota Plains Reserve, Edwin, MB
Rosebud Apartments 204 239 5009 Dakota Tipi First Nation Band Office 204 857 2300 580 13th St. North West 2020 Dakota Drive 1 and 2 bedrooms, with in suite laundry facilities. Three floors with no elevator. Long Plain First Nation Administration Office 204 252 2731 2 wheelchair suites available on main floor. Manitoba Métis Federation 204 857 7039 Royal Apartments 204 239 5009 107 Saskatchewan Ave. East 110 Royal Rd. North Portage Friendship Centre 204 239 6333 Sage Grove 204 633 8787 20 3rd St. North East c/o Alderman Capitol 830 Scotland Avenue, Winnipeg, MB 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. Appliances, central air conditioning Essential Service Providers and parking stall included. Canada Post 204 857 5890 Southport Aerospace 204 428 6037 9 Saskatchewan Ave. West (Main Branch) 1 800 267 1177 Southport /RM of Portage 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms with ground floor laundry facilities. 124 Saskatchewan Ave. East (Shoppers Drug Mart) 204 857 7891 Wheelchair accessible. CFRY / MIX 96.5 / Portage Online 204 239 5111 Tecza Block Apartments 2390 Sissons Drive www.portageonline.com 19 5th St. North West 1 and 2 bedrooms available. Corral Communications (MTS) 204 239 0809 Elevator, wheelchair and laundry: N/A 50 24th St North West
Woodlands Walk Apartments 204 960 6914 The Graphic Leader 204 857 3427 717 Crescent Rd. East 1941 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.thegraphicleader.com 2 bedrooms, with laundry facilities. Wheelchair access: N/A Manitoba Hydro 1 888 624 9376
Shaw Cable and Internet 204 857 6623 25 1st St. South West
Telus 204 239 6342 1800 Saskatchewan Ave. West
Winnipeg Free Press 204 239 6639
28 29 Additional Services Additional Services
Financial Institutions Grocery
BMO Bank of Montreal 204 239 8600 Walmart 204 857 5011 1 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.bmo.com 2348 Sissons Drive www.walmart.ca
C.I.B.C. 204 857 6856 7 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.cibc.com Grocery Specialty
RBC Royal Bank 204 856 2500 Honeybee Health Foods 204 856 0264 140 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.royalbank.com 1609 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.honeybeehealthfoods.com
Scotiabank 204 239 8630 Prairie Health 204 857 3278 101 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.scotiabank.com 2450 Saskatchewan Ave. West (Portage Mall)
Stride Credit Union 204 856 2700 *Organic health *Herbal supplements * Vitamins *Tea 19 Royal Rd. North (Main Branch) www.stridecu.ca 2275 Saskatchewan Ave. West
TD Bank Financial Group 204 857 8761 Meal Programs 102 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.tdcanadatrust.com Meals on Wheels Program 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 23
Herman Prior Senior Services Centre Meal Program 204 857 6951 Grocery Full Service *See Herman Prior Senior Services Centre entry Page 19 Panko’s Food Centre 204 239 5151 1630 Saskatchewan Ave. West Portage Service for Seniors Congregate Meal Program 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 23 Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods * Frozen foods Lottery terminal * Delivery Service (Thursdays)
Portage Co Op 204 856 2135 2275 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.portagecoop.com
Bakery * Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods * Frozen foods * Lottery terminal * Delivery Service Newcomer Services Portage Supermarket Ltd. 204 239 1666 402 Saskatchewan Ave. East Immigrant Resource Centre 204 857 6304 x 229
110 Saskatchewan Ave. West Bakery * Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods * Frozen foods * Lottery terminal * Western Union Money Transfer Terminal * Purolator The Resource Centre is an information hub where newcomers can find the Courier * UPS Courier * Delivery Service services needed to have meaningful and rewarding lives in a new community (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Excluding Holidays) and country.
Sobeys 204 857 4700 2100 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.sobeys.com
Bakery * Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods Frozen foods * Lottery terminal
30 31 Additional Services Additional Services
Financial Institutions Grocery
BMO Bank of Montreal 204 239 8600 Walmart 204 857 5011 1 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.bmo.com 2348 Sissons Drive www.walmart.ca
C.I.B.C. 204 857 6856 7 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.cibc.com Grocery Specialty
RBC Royal Bank 204 856 2500 Honeybee Health Foods 204 856 0264 140 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.royalbank.com 1609 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.honeybeehealthfoods.com
Scotiabank 204 239 8630 Prairie Health 204 857 3278 101 Saskatchewan Ave. East www.scotiabank.com 2450 Saskatchewan Ave. West (Portage Mall)
Stride Credit Union 204 856 2700 *Organic health *Herbal supplements * Vitamins *Tea 19 Royal Rd. North (Main Branch) www.stridecu.ca 2275 Saskatchewan Ave. West
TD Bank Financial Group 204 857 8761 Meal Programs 102 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.tdcanadatrust.com Meals on Wheels Program 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 23
Herman Prior Senior Services Centre Meal Program 204 857 6951 Grocery Full Service *See Herman Prior Senior Services Centre entry Page 19 Panko’s Food Centre 204 239 5151 1630 Saskatchewan Ave. West Portage Service for Seniors Congregate Meal Program 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 23 Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods * Frozen foods Lottery terminal * Delivery Service (Thursdays)
Portage Co Op 204 856 2135 2275 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.portagecoop.com
Bakery * Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods * Frozen foods * Lottery terminal * Delivery Service Newcomer Services Portage Supermarket Ltd. 204 239 1666 402 Saskatchewan Ave. East Immigrant Resource Centre 204 857 6304 x 229
110 Saskatchewan Ave. West Bakery * Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods * Frozen foods * Lottery terminal * Western Union Money Transfer Terminal * Purolator The Resource Centre is an information hub where newcomers can find the Courier * UPS Courier * Delivery Service services needed to have meaningful and rewarding lives in a new community (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Excluding Holidays) and country.
Sobeys 204 857 4700 2100 Saskatchewan Ave. West www.sobeys.com
Bakery * Butcher * Deli * Fresh fruits and vegetables * Dry goods Frozen foods * Lottery terminal
30 31 Additional Services Leisure Activities
Transportation Arts Centre
Portage Handi Van 204 239 1300 Portage and District Arts Council 204 239 6029 Provides service to persons 55 years of age and older, and mobility 11 2nd St. North East www.portageartscentre.ca
disadvantaged individuals of any age. A non profit organization formed to promote, cultivate and encourage artistic creativity within the community
Portage Service for Seniors 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 23 Services Include:
Arrow/Portage Taxi 204 857 8794 Art Camps for Children Classes and Workshops City Taxi 204 892 1555 Dance Program Gallery Classic Shuttle 204 870 2300 Gift Shop JK Taxi 204 872 5309
Kasper’s Shuttle 204 871 1537 Arts / Heritage / Hobbies
Portage Shuttle & Limousine 204 872 4102 Centennial Community Club Inc. 204 856 1075 www.centennialcommunityclub.com Skyway Shuttle 204 903 0457 Country Lane Quilters 204 252 2702 Tulip Limousine Service/Taxi Service 204 595 6555 c/o Box 1542 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1 VIP Shuttle Services 204 595 8767 Fort la Reine Museum Pioneer Village 204 857 3259 Via Rail Canada, Inc. 1 888 842 7245 *See Museum entry Page 38 www.viarail.ca *Seniors Discounts Available Night Writers 204 243 2172
PAWS—Portage Animal Welfare Society 204 857 7297 www.portageanimalwelfaresociety.com 121 12th St. NE Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4A2
Portage and District Arts Council 204 239 6029 *See Arts Centre entry Page 33
Portage Camera Club 204 857 8956 c/o Portage and District Arts Centre *See Arts Centre entry Page 33
32 33 Additional Services Leisure Activities
Transportation Arts Centre
Portage Handi Van 204 239 1300 Portage and District Arts Council 204 239 6029 Provides service to persons 55 years of age and older, and mobility 11 2nd St. North East www.portageartscentre.ca disadvantaged individuals of any age. A non profit organization formed to promote, cultivate and encourage artistic creativity within the community
Portage Service for Seniors 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 23 Services Include:
Arrow/Portage Taxi 204 857 8794 Art Camps for Children Classes and Workshops City Taxi 204 892 1555 Dance Program Gallery Classic Shuttle 204 870 2300 Gift Shop JK Taxi 204 872 5309
Kasper’s Shuttle 204 871 1537 Arts / Heritage / Hobbies
Portage Shuttle & Limousine 204 872 4102 Centennial Community Club Inc. 204 856 1075 www.centennialcommunityclub.com Skyway Shuttle 204 903 0457 Country Lane Quilters 204 252 2702 Tulip Limousine Service/Taxi Service 204 595 6555 c/o Box 1542 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1 VIP Shuttle Services 204 595 8767 Fort la Reine Museum Pioneer Village 204 857 3259 Via Rail Canada, Inc. 1 888 842 7245 *See Museum entry Page 38 www.viarail.ca *Seniors Discounts Available Night Writers 204 243 2172
PAWS—Portage Animal Welfare Society 204 857 7297 www.portageanimalwelfaresociety.com 121 12th St. NE Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4A2
Portage and District Arts Council 204 239 6029 *See Arts Centre entry Page 33
Portage Camera Club 204 857 8956 c/o Portage and District Arts Centre *See Arts Centre entry Page 33
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Arts / Heritage / Hobbies (con’t) Casinos
Portage Conservatory of Music 204 857 4218 Keeshkeemaquah Conference 204 856 1220 202 5th Ave. North West and Gaming Centre www.arrowhead longplain.com
5006 Crescent Rd. West Portage la Prairie Heritage, Inc. 204 239 0580 251 3rd St. North East Dakota Tipi Gaming 204 857 9670
Portage la Prairie Municipal Heritage Committee 204 239 8337 443 Gamblers Rd. Dakota Tipi Reserve
Portage Kennel Club 204 857 9225 c/o RR2 Box 41 Churches and Religious Organizations Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A2 Bible Baptist Church 765 Sask. Ave. W 204 857 5081 Portage Pairs and Squares 204 857 4153 Christ Church 25 2nd St. SW 204 857 6523 c/o 40 Royal Rd. North Church of Jesus Christ 36 Tupper St. N 204 857 4422 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 & Latter Day Saints Portage Plains RC Club (Model Airplane) 204 857 4508 Crescent Heights Chapel 1745 Sask Ave W 204 239 6774
Prairie Cloggers 204 857 6951 First Baptist Church 102 3rd St. SE 204 857 6380 c/o 40 Royal Rd. North First Presbyterian Church 17 Royal Road S 204 857 4351 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 Gathering Place, The 32127 Hwy 1 East 204 857 8466 Golden Plains Baptist Church 1201 Tupper St. N 204 857 6741 Prairie Pens 204 274 2421 Good Shepherd Roman Catholic 1125 Sask. Ave E 204 239 6787 c/o RR1 Box 24 Gospel Hall 502 5th Ave NW 204 857 5150 MacDonald, MB R0H 0S0 350 River Rd 204 871 0088
Prairie Players 204 239 6029 Jehovah's Witnesses 2360 Sissons Drive 204 856 2080 c/o Portage and District Arts Centre www.prairieplayers.ca McKenzie United Church 85 11th Street NW 204 857 6027 See Arts Centre entry Page 33 Highway Pentecostal Church 1680 Sask. Ave. W 204 857 6210 Portage Breath of Life Church 60 Tupper Street N 204 240 2576 Prior Relations Genealogy Group 204 857 6951 Portage Evangelical Church 72 3rd Street NE 204 857 4146 c/o Herman Prior Centre Portage Community Church 89 13th Street NW 204 857 6826 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 Prairie Alliance Church 2375 Sask. Ave. W 204 239 1112 Save The Canadian Pacific Railway Station 204 239 1803 Prairie Vineyard 107 Duke Ave. 204 857 3839 Committee of Portage la Prairie Heritage Inc. 204 857 3020 Redeemer Lutheran Church 20 12th Street NW 204 857 5797 c/o 251 3rd St. North East St. Mary's Anglican Church 36 2nd Street SW 204 857 3931 Salvation Army Citadel 220 Duke Ave 204 239 7213 Ukrainian Connection 204 857 4485 Seventh Day Adventist Church 20 18th Street NW 204 857 6528 c/o 620 9th Street N.W. Solid Rock Ministries 125 4th Ave NE 204 239 6785 Trinity United Church 15 Tupper Street S 204 857 4471 Vintage Cruisers Car Club 204 857 3556 Ukrainian Orthodox Church of 559 6th Street NW 204 857 9055 c/o 710 Midland St. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church of 620 1st St NW 204 857 6007 William Glesby Centre 204 239 5591: Office the Assumption (Portage Community Centre Inc.) 204 239 4848: Box Office 11 2nd St. North East www.glesbycentre.com
A non profit charitable organization providing a performing arts/multi use facility. The centre provides a 450 seat theatre, a stage for performers and workshops and a galleria for small gatherings.
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Arts / Heritage / Hobbies (con’t) Casinos
Portage Conservatory of Music 204 857 4218 Keeshkeemaquah Conference 204 856 1220 202 5th Ave. North West and Gaming Centre www.arrowhead longplain.com
5006 Crescent Rd. West Portage la Prairie Heritage, Inc. 204 239 0580 251 3rd St. North East Dakota Tipi Gaming 204 857 9670
Portage la Prairie Municipal Heritage Committee 204 239 8337 443 Gamblers Rd. Dakota Tipi Reserve
Portage Kennel Club 204 857 9225 c/o RR2 Box 41 Churches and Religious Organizations Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3A2 Bible Baptist Church 765 Sask. Ave. W 204 857 5081 Portage Pairs and Squares 204 857 4153 Christ Church 25 2nd St. SW 204 857 6523 c/o 40 Royal Rd. North Church of Jesus Christ 36 Tupper St. N 204 857 4422 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 & Latter Day Saints Portage Plains RC Club (Model Airplane) 204 857 4508 Crescent Heights Chapel 1745 Sask Ave W 204 239 6774
Prairie Cloggers 204 857 6951 First Baptist Church 102 3rd St. SE 204 857 6380 c/o 40 Royal Rd. North First Presbyterian Church 17 Royal Road S 204 857 4351 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 Gathering Place, The 32127 Hwy 1 East 204 857 8466 Golden Plains Baptist Church 1201 Tupper St. N 204 857 6741 Prairie Pens 204 274 2421 Good Shepherd Roman Catholic 1125 Sask. Ave E 204 239 6787 c/o RR1 Box 24 Gospel Hall 502 5th Ave NW 204 857 5150 MacDonald, MB R0H 0S0 350 River Rd 204 871 0088
Prairie Players 204 239 6029 Jehovah's Witnesses 2360 Sissons Drive 204 856 2080 c/o Portage and District Arts Centre www.prairieplayers.ca McKenzie United Church 85 11th Street NW 204 857 6027 See Arts Centre entry Page 33 Highway Pentecostal Church 1680 Sask. Ave. W 204 857 6210 Portage Breath of Life Church 60 Tupper Street N 204 240 2576 Prior Relations Genealogy Group 204 857 6951 Portage Evangelical Church 72 3rd Street NE 204 857 4146 c/o Herman Prior Centre Portage Community Church 89 13th Street NW 204 857 6826 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 Prairie Alliance Church 2375 Sask. Ave. W 204 239 1112 Save The Canadian Pacific Railway Station 204 239 1803 Prairie Vineyard 107 Duke Ave. 204 857 3839 Committee of Portage la Prairie Heritage Inc. 204 857 3020 Redeemer Lutheran Church 20 12th Street NW 204 857 5797 c/o 251 3rd St. North East St. Mary's Anglican Church 36 2nd Street SW 204 857 3931 Salvation Army Citadel 220 Duke Ave 204 239 7213 Ukrainian Connection 204 857 4485 Seventh Day Adventist Church 20 18th Street NW 204 857 6528 c/o 620 9th Street N.W. Solid Rock Ministries 125 4th Ave NE 204 239 6785 Trinity United Church 15 Tupper Street S 204 857 4471 Vintage Cruisers Car Club 204 857 3556 Ukrainian Orthodox Church of 559 6th Street NW 204 857 9055 c/o 710 Midland St. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church of 620 1st St NW 204 857 6007 William Glesby Centre 204 239 5591: Office the Assumption (Portage Community Centre Inc.) 204 239 4848: Box Office 11 2nd St. North East www.glesbycentre.com
A non profit charitable organization providing a performing arts/multi use facility. The centre provides a 450 seat theatre, a stage for performers and workshops and a galleria for small gatherings.
34 35 Leisure Activities Leisure Activities
Fairs
Portage Industrial Exhibition Association 204 857 3231 c/o Box 278 www.portageex.com Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B5
The PortageEx holds an annual fair in July on its grounds on “The Island.” There is a midway, 4 H activities, domestic competitions and horse, beef and dairy cattle competitions.
A campground is located on the exhibition grounds. Amenities include 24 electric/water sites. Unserviced sites are also available.
Other Events: Portage Potato Festival (August), Louis Riel Day (February), National Aboriginal Day (June 21), National Family Week (Oct.), Concerts in the Park (Thursday Evenings in July & August). Many of these events are free. Lodges and Service Clubs Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada 204 857 3532 (Unit 13) Health / Fitness Clubs 25 3rd St. North East
Independent Order of Oddfellows 204 857 3796 : Hall Stride Place 204 857 7772 151 Royal Rd. North *See Portage Recreation Authority entry Page 39
Portage Fitness Co op 204 856 0991 Knights of Columbus (#4250) 204 857 3402 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. East (CanadInn Mall) c/o Box 421 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7 Southport Recreation Centre 204 428 6050 Building 79, Southport La Prairie Lioness Club 204 857 6070 c/o Box 234 Workout Area *Gymnasium *5 Pin Bowling Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B5
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 204 857 6963 Lions Club of Portage la Prairie 204 857 6070 204 239 5355 c/o Box 463 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3N9
Library Masons (Assiniboine Lodge #7) 204 428 3665 : Secretary 50 Tupper St. South 204 857 3611 : Hall Portage la Prairie Regional Library 204 857 4271 www.assiniboinelodge7.com www.mbgrandlodge.com
40 B Royal Rd. North www.portagelibrary.com Portage Rotary Club www.clubrunner.ca/portagelaprairie The library has a wide selection of print recreational and resource material, c/o Box 754 large print books, CD audio books, DVD movies, and public Internet access Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2 including a workstation supplied by Portage Service for Seniors for persons with disabilities. A variety of programming is offered for all age levels and interests. Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #65) 204 857 5558 A microfilm archive of Portage la Prairie, MacGregor and Gladstone newspapers 275 Duke Ave. East is available.
Library At Home Service Ruth Rebekah Lodge (No.3) 204 857 3650 A group of volunteers provide a free service to obtain materials for individuals c/o 53 Strathcona Rd. unable to visit the library. *The service is limited to residents of the City of Portage la Prairie.
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Fairs
Portage Industrial Exhibition Association 204 857 3231 c/o Box 278 www.portageex.com Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B5
The PortageEx holds an annual fair in July on its grounds on “The Island.” There is a midway, 4 H activities, domestic competitions and horse, beef and dairy cattle competitions.
A campground is located on the exhibition grounds. Amenities include 24 electric/water sites. Unserviced sites are also available.
Other Events: Portage Potato Festival (August), Louis Riel Day (February), National Aboriginal Day (June 21), National Family Week (Oct.), Concerts in the Park (Thursday Evenings in July & August). Many of these events are free. Lodges and Service Clubs Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada 204 857 3532 (Unit 13) Health / Fitness Clubs 25 3rd St. North East
Independent Order of Oddfellows 204 857 3796 : Hall Stride Place 204 857 7772 151 Royal Rd. North *See Portage Recreation Authority entry Page 39
Portage Fitness Co op 204 856 0991 Knights of Columbus (#4250) 204 857 3402 2401 Saskatchewan Ave. East (CanadInn Mall) c/o Box 421 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7 Southport Recreation Centre 204 428 6050 Building 79, Southport La Prairie Lioness Club 204 857 6070 c/o Box 234 Workout Area *Gymnasium *5 Pin Bowling Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B5
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 204 857 6963 Lions Club of Portage la Prairie 204 857 6070 204 239 5355 c/o Box 463 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3N9
Library Masons (Assiniboine Lodge #7) 204 428 3665 : Secretary 50 Tupper St. South 204 857 3611 : Hall Portage la Prairie Regional Library 204 857 4271 www.assiniboinelodge7.com www.mbgrandlodge.com
40 B Royal Rd. North www.portagelibrary.com Portage Rotary Club www.clubrunner.ca/portagelaprairie The library has a wide selection of print recreational and resource material, c/o Box 754 large print books, CD audio books, DVD movies, and public Internet access Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2 including a workstation supplied by Portage Service for Seniors for persons with disabilities. A variety of programming is offered for all age levels and interests. Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #65) 204 857 5558 A microfilm archive of Portage la Prairie, MacGregor and Gladstone newspapers 275 Duke Ave. East is available.
Library At Home Service Ruth Rebekah Lodge (No.3) 204 857 3650 A group of volunteers provide a free service to obtain materials for individuals c/o 53 Strathcona Rd. unable to visit the library. *The service is limited to residents of the City of Portage la Prairie.
36 37 Leisure Activities Leisure Activities
Lodges and Service Clubs (cont’d) Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA)
United Commercial Travelers UCT 204 239 6554 Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA) 204 857 7772 245 Royal Rd. South Located on “The Island” www.strideplace.ca (Portage Council 923) c/o Box 183 The PRRA is a not for profit corporation responsible to provide recreation and Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B5 leisure facilities and programs for the benefit of citizens in the Portage la Prairie region. The corporation is funded in part by the City of Portage la Prairie and University Women’s Club 204 239 1803 Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
Splash Island Water Park A seasonal outdoor water park featuring a large waterslide and kiddie slide, fountains, mini geysers and a zero depth entry for all abilities. Movie Theatre Republic of Manitobah Park A quality outdoor athletic field facility containing baseball diamonds, football/ Cinema Centre 204 857 9233 rugby field, soccer pitches and volleyball courts. 225 Prince Ave. www.portagemovies.com Stride Place
Stride Place is a recreation multiplex featuring paved parking lots, sidewalks, drop off zones at both main entrances, and parking areas designated for persons with disabilities and young children. Entry is at ground level with automatic doors. There is elevator access to the second level. Washrooms and change rooms are Museum wheelchair accessible. There are viewing areas in the arenas and the pool area for those in wheelchairs. Safety equipment such as an onsite Automated External Defibrillator, aquatic wheel chairs and emergency buttons are included as some of Fort la Reine Museum Pioneer Village 204 857 3259 the additional features of the building. and Tourist Bureau www.fortlareinemuseum.ca (Junction of Highway 1A and Highway 1) www.portagetouristbureau.ca Stride Credit Union Arena: A 1675 seat arena (plus 300 person standing room concourse) with an NHL Museum: Mid May to mid September regulation size ice surface. Other features include entertainment suites, 2 lane Tourist Bureau: Year Round walking track, multi purpose room, arena suites, concessions and bar sales.
Museum displays include material of pioneer life in a pioneer village setting, Portage Mutual Arena: a replica of Fort la Reine and associated fur trade items, Allis Chalmers farm An NHL regulation size arena with bench style seating for 300 persons (plus equipment, William Van Horne’s railcar, an extensive military display and the 100 person standing room). Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame.
Viterra Fitness Centre State of the art cardio and strength training machines and conveniences of television screens, lockers, showers and privacy changing. Features a universal change room equipped for people with disabilities.
Shindleman Aquatic Centre: The aquatic centre includes a leisure/wave pool, toddler pool area, swim lanes, waterslide and whirlpool.
Portage Co op Walking Track: 210 metres of track to walk, jog or run. 1 metre wide lanes can accommodate users of all ages and abilities.
38 39 Leisure Activities Leisure Activities
Lodges and Service Clubs (cont’d) Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA)
United Commercial Travelers UCT 204 239 6554 Portage Regional Recreation Authority (PRRA) 204 857 7772 245 Royal Rd. South Located on “The Island” www.strideplace.ca (Portage Council 923) c/o Box 183 The PRRA is a not for profit corporation responsible to provide recreation and Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B5 leisure facilities and programs for the benefit of citizens in the Portage la Prairie region. The corporation is funded in part by the City of Portage la Prairie and University Women’s Club 204 239 1803 Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.
Splash Island Water Park A seasonal outdoor water park featuring a large waterslide and kiddie slide, fountains, mini geysers and a zero depth entry for all abilities. Movie Theatre Republic of Manitobah Park A quality outdoor athletic field facility containing baseball diamonds, football/ Cinema Centre 204 857 9233 rugby field, soccer pitches and volleyball courts. 225 Prince Ave. www.portagemovies.com Stride Place
Stride Place is a recreation multiplex featuring paved parking lots, sidewalks, drop off zones at both main entrances, and parking areas designated for persons with disabilities and young children. Entry is at ground level with automatic doors. There is elevator access to the second level. Washrooms and change rooms are Museum wheelchair accessible. There are viewing areas in the arenas and the pool area for those in wheelchairs. Safety equipment such as an onsite Automated External Defibrillator, aquatic wheel chairs and emergency buttons are included as some of Fort la Reine Museum Pioneer Village 204 857 3259 the additional features of the building. and Tourist Bureau www.fortlareinemuseum.ca (Junction of Highway 1A and Highway 1) www.portagetouristbureau.ca Stride Credit Union Arena: A 1675 seat arena (plus 300 person standing room concourse) with an NHL Museum: Mid May to mid September regulation size ice surface. Other features include entertainment suites, 2 lane Tourist Bureau: Year Round walking track, multi purpose room, arena suites, concessions and bar sales.
Museum displays include material of pioneer life in a pioneer village setting, Portage Mutual Arena: a replica of Fort la Reine and associated fur trade items, Allis Chalmers farm An NHL regulation size arena with bench style seating for 300 persons (plus equipment, William Van Horne’s railcar, an extensive military display and the 100 person standing room). Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame.
Viterra Fitness Centre State of the art cardio and strength training machines and conveniences of television screens, lockers, showers and privacy changing. Features a universal change room equipped for people with disabilities.
Shindleman Aquatic Centre: The aquatic centre includes a leisure/wave pool, toddler pool area, swim lanes, waterslide and whirlpool.
Portage Co op Walking Track: 210 metres of track to walk, jog or run. 1 metre wide lanes can accommodate users of all ages and abilities.
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Seniors Organizations Sports and Recreation (con’t)
Herman Prior Activity Centre Inc. 204 857 6951 Portage Ladies Golf Club 204 857 6177 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 www.portagegolfclub.ca
People First 204 857 3868 Portage Plains Gun Club 204 239 0325 c/o 419 6th St. North West c/o Box 682 204 428 3406 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3G2 Portage Service for Seniors 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 Portage Skating Club 204 857 5682 c/o Box 604 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B9
Portage Tennis Club 204 856 9862 c/o Box 365, Oakville, MB Sports and Recreation Southport Bowl 204 428 3213 Club Snow Inc. (Snowmobile Club) 204 239 1023 Building 79 Southport, MB c/o Box 1512 www.clubsnowportage.com c/o 34 Meighen Ave. Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3G4 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1 Southport Golf Club 204 428 3174 Portage and District Senior Slo Pitch 204 857 6133 2655 Musketeer Drive Southport, MB c/o 536 6th Avenue N.W. c/o 118 7 St. North East Portage, MB
Portage la Prairie Five Pin Bowlers Association 204 239 1469 Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada (Portage) 204 857 3786 c/o 523 8th Street N.W. www.mts.net/~ttcswpg Portage Badminton Club 204 857 9188 204 857 7694 Western Canadian Pond Hockey Championship 204 857 7701 www.portagepondhockey.com Stride Place 204 857 7772 *See Portage Regional Recreation Authority entry Page 39 Portage Ladies’ Curling Club 204 857 5411 http://portageladiescurlingclub.wordpress.com/ Portage Curling Club 204 857 5411 c/o Box 337 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Portage Golf Club 204 857 6177 c/o Box 715 www.portagegolfclub.ca Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2
Portage Jiu Jitsu 204 857 3283 c/o Box 68 www.portagejiu jitsu.net Southport, MB R0H 1N0
Portage Judo Club 204 252 2195 www.portagejudoclub.com
40 Leisure Activities Leisure Activities
Seniors Organizations Sports and Recreation (con’t)
Herman Prior Activity Centre Inc. 204 857 6951 Portage Ladies Golf Club 204 857 6177 *See Herman Prior Seniors Centre entry Page 19 www.portagegolfclub.ca
People First 204 857 3868 Portage Plains Gun Club 204 239 0325 c/o 419 6th St. North West c/o Box 682 204 428 3406 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3G2 Portage Service for Seniors 204 239 6312 *See Service for Seniors entry Page 22 Portage Skating Club 204 857 5682 c/o Box 604 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B9
Portage Tennis Club 204 856 9862 c/o Box 365, Oakville, MB Sports and Recreation Southport Bowl 204 428 3213 Club Snow Inc. (Snowmobile Club) 204 239 1023 Building 79 Southport, MB c/o Box 1512 www.clubsnowportage.com c/o 34 Meighen Ave. Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3G4 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1 Southport Golf Club 204 428 3174 Portage and District Senior Slo Pitch 204 857 6133 2655 Musketeer Drive Southport, MB c/o 536 6th Avenue N.W. c/o 118 7 St. North East Portage, MB
Portage la Prairie Five Pin Bowlers Association 204 239 1469 Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada (Portage) 204 857 3786 c/o 523 8th Street N.W. www.mts.net/~ttcswpg Portage Badminton Club 204 857 9188 204 857 7694 Western Canadian Pond Hockey Championship 204 857 7701 www.portagepondhockey.com Stride Place 204 857 7772 *See Portage Regional Recreation Authority entry Page 39 Portage Ladies’ Curling Club 204 857 5411 http://portageladiescurlingclub.wordpress.com/ Portage Curling Club 204 857 5411 c/o Box 337 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Portage Golf Club 204 857 6177 c/o Box 715 www.portagegolfclub.ca Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C2
Portage Jiu Jitsu 204 857 3283 c/o Box 68 www.portagejiu jitsu.net Southport, MB R0H 1N0
Portage Judo Club 204 252 2195 www.portagejudoclub.com
40 41 The City of Portage la Prairie
Creating a Community Committed to Healthy, Active Aging
Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this booklet at the time of printing.
To report updates, errors, omissions, or suggestions for additions please contact: Seniors Resource Guide 2019 City of Portage la Prairie 97 Saskatchewan Ave. East A partnership between Portage Service for Seniors Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8 and the City of Portage la Prairie info@city plap.com
Phone: 204 239 8337 Fax: 204 239 1532