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INTRODUCTION
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Portage la
Prairie and area is a progressive community with an
area population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants.
Located in south central Manitoba on the picturesque
Assiniboine River, Portage la Prairie is, and has
always been an important transportation centre,
dating back to its inception as a fur trading post.
Today it is connected to the rest of Canada via the
Trans-Canada Highway and Yellowhead Highway, with
service from both major railroads, a
trans-continental bus service, and via air through
Southport Aerospace.
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Strategically situated
in the centre of the continent astride major
east-west transportation routes, (only forty-five
minutes west of Winnipeg, one hour north of the
international border, and one hour east of Brandon)
Portage la Prairie is in an ideal position to
accommodate additional industries.
Residents of Portage la Prairie utilize the
Assiniboine River as their water source. A flood
control dam provides an ideal reservoir which
ensures more than adequate water supply for all the
community's need. The quality of the treated water
is extremely high and there is ample capacity for
additional water production. The distribution system
provides a reliable system of conveying treated
water to all the users.
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Agriculture and agri-food related processing and
services, remains the major industrial focus of our
area. The affordable land prices, good drainage and
excellent soil conditions have been conducive to the
high agricultural output of our region. The farming
community of the Rural Municipality of Portage la
Prairie produces many speciality crops such as
carrots, onions, asparagus, parsnips, beans,
rutabagas, cauliflower, broccoli, peas, potatoes,
various grains and oil seeds, strawberries,
saskatoon berries, raspberries, and much, much more.
Much of the R.M. of Portage la Prairie is under
irrigation, and additional acreage can be
incorporated into the existing irrigation system.
The diverse agricultural production of the Portage
la Prairie area has drawn many food processing
plants to the city.
These include McCain Foods Ltd., Parrheim Foods, Can Oats Ltd., Best
Cooking Pulses Ltd., and JR Simplot’s newest
Canadian potato processing plant.
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An ideal home for all
new businesses, Portage la Prairie has approximately
550 acres designated for industrial and industrial
reserve use city wide. Some "infill" industrial
development could occur in the Western and Railway
Industrial areas. Of the 550 acres of industrially
designated land, the City has approximately 200
available acres which is principally located in the
McMillan Industrial Park.
The City has been
very successful in its attempts to attract industry
to date. The most important attributes from a
business opportunity standpoint are our central
North American location, our diverse agricultural
production capabilities, our wide array of food
processing options, and our progressive business
attitude and our ability to provide quality water
and wastewater services.
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Portage la Prairie residents are also extremely
proud of their education system, health care
services, multitude of recreational facilities, arts
and culture opportunities, housing selection,
service clubs, religious services and the range of
media services. Wildlife also abounds in the area as
it is home to one of the nation's largest flocks of
Canada Geese.
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PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE ADVANTAGE |
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The Mission of the
Council of the City of Portage la Prairie is to
facilitate or provide quality services to enable the
community to enhance its’ living environment through
an accountable, accessible and equitable process of
civic government”.
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The attached
downloadable documents are available to help you
become familiar with what Portage la Prairie has to
offer:
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BUSINESS LINKS & RESOURCES |
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The following
are various links and resources that may be
helpful to you in your business development
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Local Links:
Central Plains Inc – The official
regional economic development agency for
Manitoba’s Central Plains Region
Heartland Community Futures Development
Corporation – Provides a variety of
business and community development services
to the region.
White Horse Plains Community Futures
Development Corporation – A non-profit,
community-based economic development agency.
Portage la Prairie Planning District -
The primary purpose of the Portage la
Prairie Planning District is to manage a
planning program for the City and RM of
Portage la Prairie. One of the goals is to
provide standardized planning requirements
through an updated development plan and
zoning by-law for the district.
Portage la Prairie & District Chamber of
Commerce - To foster a dynamic economy
and vibrant community, Making Portage la
Prairie & District the best place to live,
work, invest and raise a family.
Food Development Centre -
The Food Development Centre (FDC) is a
Special Operating Agency of Manitoba
Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI).
Its mandate is to assist the agri-food
industry in the development and
commercialization of conventional and
functional foods and natural health
products.
Regional Health Authority Central Manitoba
Inc
Portage Daily Graphic
– Local news, weather, sports.
PortageOnline.com
– Local news, weather, sports, classifieds,
business listing
Portage la Prairie School Division
CFRY Radio
Mix 96.5 FM Radio
Federal Links:
Government of Canada
Agriculture Canada
Business Development Centre
Consumer Price Index
Provincial Links:
Province of Manitoba
Manitoba Consumer & Corporate Affairs
Land Titles
Labour Links:
Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada
Manitoba Labour and
Immigration Info Centre
Statistics Canada
Manitoba Provincial Nominee
Program
Canadian Immigration Centre
Immigrate Portage la Prairie |
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STAFF
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Dale Lyle
City Manager
City of Portage la
Prairie
97 Saskatchewan Avenue
East
Portage la Prairie, MB
R1N 0L8 |
Phone: (204) 239-8336
Fax: (204) 239-1532
E-Mail:
dlyle@city-plap.com |
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Kathy McGregor
Administrative Assistant
Economic and
Community Development
City of Portage
la Prairie
97 Saskatchewan
Avenue East
Portage la
Prairie, MB
R1N 0L8 |
Phone:
(204)239-8334
Fax: (204)
239-1532
E-Mail:
kmcgregor@city-plap.com |
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QUALITY
OF LIFE |
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Visit our Tourism &
Information website! |
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COMMERCIAL
LAND
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CITY-OWNED COMMERCIAL
LAND SALE POLICY
The Director of Economic and Community Development
and/or the Director of Finance and Administration
shall, on behalf of the City of Portage la Prairie,
subject to approval of the Council, negotiate all
purchases of city-owned commercial land in the City
of Portage la Prairie.
Commercial Property available is located in the West
end of the City of Portage la Prairie under the
following conditions:
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Price of such land is $10,000.00 per acre.
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Underground electrical - purchaser's cost.
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Paving - purchaser's cost.
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City of Portage la Prairie responsible for sewer
and water installation.
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City of Portage la Prairie responsible for road
construction to a gravel base.
AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL LAND
The
City of Portage la Prairie has several commercial
lots available for sale located near and around the
Portage la Prairie Mall.
Please call us at 204-239-8334 or email
kmcgregor@city-plap.com for more information.
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Roll No.
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Legal
Description |
Acreage
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Zoning
Designation |
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370
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Lot 1, Block 1,
Plan 1810 |
2.88
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C3
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380
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Lot 2, Block 1,
Plan 1810 |
2.14
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C3
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390
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Lot 3, Block 1,
Plan 1810 |
2.29
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C3
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410
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Lot 4, Block 1,
Plan 1810 |
2.17
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C3
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420
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Lot 5, Block 1,
Plan 1810 |
1.40
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C3
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650
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Lot 2, Block 4,
Plan 1810 |
1.72
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C3
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670
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Lot 1, Block 5,
Plan 1810 |
2.49
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C3
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680
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Lot 2, Block 5,
Plan 1810 |
2.12
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C3
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690
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Lot 3, Block 5,
Plan 1810 |
2.10
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C3
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710
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Lot 4, Block 5,
Plan 1810 |
2.13
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C3
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860
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Lot 18, Block
5, Plan 1810 |
1.93
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C3
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870
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Lot 19, Block
5, Plan 1810 |
1.70
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C3
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880
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Lot 20, Block
5, Plan 1810 |
1.14
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C3
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910
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Lot 22, Block
5, Plan 1810 |
2.81
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C3
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