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By Renee Lilley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Portage Graphic Leader The Manitoba government is committing $5 million toward a new multisport indoor field house in Southport, a move officials say will transform the region into a premiere hub for year-round athletics and wellness. The investment, announced by Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard, is part of the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program. The facility is designed to address the challenges of the prairie climate by providing a flexible, indoor space for sports that would otherwise be sidelined during the winter months. \u201cIn Manitoba, where our climate limits the amount of meaningful exercise you can do outdoors for a large portion of the year, having an amazing indoor field house will have beneficial health impacts… <\/p>\n

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By Renee Lilley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Portage Graphic Leader The Manitoba government is committing $5 million toward a new multisport indoor field house in Southport, a move officials say will transform the region into a premiere hub for year-round athletics and wellness. The investment, announced by Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard, is part of the Manitoba Growth, Renewal and Opportunities for Municipalities (Manitoba GRO) program. The facility is designed to address the challenges of the prairie climate by providing a flexible, indoor space for sports that would otherwise be sidelined during the winter months. \u201cIn Manitoba, where our climate limits the amount of meaningful exercise you can do outdoors for a large portion of the year, having an amazing indoor field house will have beneficial health impacts... <\/p>\n

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