The RM of Portage la Prairie's rejoicing over progress and increases in 2018.

"I guess we have to start off with the major industrial announcement again that we had with Simplot's expansion," says Reeve Kam Blight. "That was a major boost for our economy, and somewhat of a surprise that came out of the blue late in December. That's a very exciting opportunity for the municipality. Because of that, we decided to expand our industrial park."

He notes land was also secured around the Enns Brothers property, and that's currently being developed. Blight says another plus was the reopening of the Delta Beach Campground. He adds the entire municipality's also being surveyed for drainage purposes. All in all, he says, they're making great strides in many areas, and are excited about their direction moving forward.