Students in the Portage la Prairie School Division will be returning to refreshed and upgraded facilities, but officials are urging families to plan for significant traffic disruptions as the new academic year begins. Article content

As staff and students prepare for the 2025-26 school year, Superintendent Pam Garnham is reminding parents to be patient with widespread road construction across the city, which is expected to cause delays during drop-off and pick-up times.

“Just take time, put some extra time in your drop-off and pick-up, because there will be delays,” Garnham said. “If you can carpool, carpool, and if you can walk or bike, that’s even better.”

With more students walking and biking, Garnham stressed the importance of driver vigilance. “At all times, our biggest thing is

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