35 Tupper Street South
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1W7
Canada
Phone: (204) 857-3821
Fax: (204) 239-0069
E-Mail:
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for lunch
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Welcome to the
Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie!
This site contains information on our municipality as well as features and services of the rural municipal government.
The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie was incorporated in 1879. It is the largest municipality in Manitoba with an area of approximately 2237 square kilometres (864 square miles). Our population is 6,791. We are centrally located in the Province of Manitoba. The west boundary is about 96 kilometres (60 miles) from Brandon and Winnipeg is located about 50 kilometres (30 miles) from our east boundary.
Road Dust Suppression
Residents wishing to have a dust suppression chemical applied on municipal roads adjacent to their property must make an application for the service to the RM office prior to June 1, 2012. Payment of $180.00 must accompany the application. Full information can be found here.
Employment Opportunities
The RM is accepting applications for:
The application deadline for both these positions is Friday, June 1, 2012. Click on the links above for full details.
Landfill Hours
The Portage Regional Landfill hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Property Tax Prepayment
The RM Council has set the discount levels and schedule for the 2012 property tax prepayment. Click here for more information.
Cartier Water Co-op System Upgrades
Upgrades to the Cartier Water Co-op treatment facility have been completed. Click here for information on what the changes mean for you.
2012 Property Tax Reassessment Information can be found here.
Information on the property tax relief program can be found here.
Information for Delta property owners who wish to access their property can be found here.
Information on the disposal of sand bags is now available on the Flood Information page.
Information on Well Water Testing is now available on the Flood Information page.
Recent Provincial Flood Bulletins are now available on the Flood Information page.
Delta Beach & Campground
NOTICE: Due to the flood situation, Delta Beach & Campground will be closed until further notice.
Reports & Studies
The 2011 report on the public water system has been released. Click here to read it.
The 2010 Financial Report has been released. Read the announcement here.