A new business is geared up to open its doors today in Portage la Prairie. It's one of the many indications that Portage is experiencing an ongoing economic boom.

A restaurant spokesperson said in a news release that Chronic Tacos is a California-inspired Mexican grill and Portage is their sixth location in Canada and ninth internationally.

Chronic Tacos says they will continue to practice a number of safety precautions including social distancing, increased sanitization, and the removal of tables in the dining room. 

Increased business in Portage la Prairie should continue as the result of more than a billion dollars worth of combined investment with Roquette, Simplot and McCain Food.