News release
Portage la Prairie RCMP investigating after offensive posters appear in community
February 9, 2026
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Portage, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP
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On Feb. 9, just after 8:05 a.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP received the first of multiple reports of offensive posters being placed overnight on storefront windows in the community.
The posters include a partial image of a swastika and contain racial references to white nationalism and white power. Posters have been reported being placed on various buildings and parked vehicles along Saskatchewan Avenue.
Manitoba RCMP take all instances of suspected hate-motivated crimes seriously and are investigating to identify a suspect. Under the Criminal Code, individuals found guilty of public incitement of hatred and/or wilful incitement of hatred can face a sentence of up to two years in prison.
Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.