# Portage’s Busy Weekend & New Council Race | Winnipeg News

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Podcast: [Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/winnipieg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7668474)
Published: 2026-08-01T05:52:22+00:00
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Portage is buzzing this weekend with the annual Cornhole Club tournament at Ofty’s Riverside Campground—music, laughs, and friendly competition for a good cause. Meanwhile, a local hero from Portage la Prairie is being honored for bravely saving a two-year-old from drowning at Delta Beach. On the political front, Ryan Espey, the realtor and arm wrestling champ with 16 years of city council experience, is running for his fifth term, while newcomer Bonnie Bieganski is stepping up to champion accessibility and community engagement ahead of the October 28th election. It’s a busy, vibrant time in Portage—with events and politics both heating up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a8bc80f996dafb3a

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