If you've fallen a little behind in your yard cleanup in Portage la Prairie, there's good news. Councillor Brent Froese gives the details on the city's program to carry yard waste away from your curbside

"It'll be ongoing until October 29," says Froese. "So, that gives you a chance to clean up those raked-up leaves and grass clippings, and so on. Just a reminder -- they need to be in clear or the brown paper bags, so the city can see what you're disposing of."

Froese adds the city also does cleanup at the cemetery. He says anything including plastic flowers, fences, solar lights or vases that are placed in honour of family members will be discarded if not removed.