Sept 2009

With a preliminary operating budget already done, and two new aquatic wheelchairs ready to go, much progress has been made in getting the PCU Centre ready to roll when it finally opens.

The Portage Regional Recreation Authority Inc. (PRRA) has been busy since it formed, with representation from both the Rural Municipality and City of Portage la Prairie, as it prepares to operate the PCU Centre when it opens.

“There is a lot of things that have happened, and it was only in August that the PRRA became an official functioning board,” said Reeve Toby Trimble, following the Portage RM council on Tuesday.

At its meeting, RM council received an updated report on the progress of the PRRA’s work.

The report, prepared by city Coun. Janet Shindle, who is chairwoman of PRRA, indicated work has been done negotiating phone and Internet services for the PCU Centre, as well as canteen proposals. A draft operating budget has also been sent to the city and RM councils for approval.

Funding for two aquatic wheelchairs is being provided by the Rick Hansen Foundation.

Trimble said the donation of the aquatic wheelchairs was “great news.”

The reeve explained the PRRA now meets every week to go over policies and establish fees and procedures of the operation of the PRRA.

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