Further construction's ready to begin at the west-end Co-op location in Portage la Prairie. Portage Co-op General Manager Kevin Dales explains.

"We're getting ready to start buildings two and three which will house Stride Credit Union and MIG Insurance, and then Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen," says Dales. "We're anxious to get it going and get things rolling, and continue with our expansion out front."

He notes parking's not an issue, but will just require patrons to perhaps change their parking habits at the site. Dales explains there's parking on the east of the site, and asks you to bear with them during construction. They apologize for any inconvenience.