RM of Portage la Prairie Closes Office, Offering Alternate Payment Options

The Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie issued a notice to its residents about their office closure and alternate payment options.

Their changes are temporary and they'll return to business as usual as soon as it's safe to do so. They say there's no confirmation of COVID-19 in the RM office, but they're doing their part to minimize its impact on the health care system and in the community.

Effective Tuesday, at 4:30 p.m. the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie will be closed to the public. These closures include the Municipal Office, Public Works Shop and Utility Operations.

The RM says they encourage all members of the public to visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus/index.html, which is being updated daily by the Province of Manitoba with information on its response. Health-related questions or concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus) can also be directed to Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257.

The R.M. offers the following e-services and online options to ensure uninterrupted access to services. http://www.rmofportage.ca/p/payment-methods

Taxes:

• For inquiries call 204-857-3821 or email mkosheluk@rmofportage.ca
• Make payments through your online banking system (be sure to choose RM, not CITY)
• To set up regular monthly payments withdrawn from your bank account, sign up for Pre-Authorized Debit by completing the form at the following link –http://www.rmofportage.ca/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=04fe246a-0837-4649-ae73-86f69044a543

Payments may be mailed or dropped in the locked drop-box

Water:

• For inquiries call 204-857-3821 or email mkosheluk@rmofportage.ca
• Go to http://www.rmofportage.ca/p/municipal-services-and-utilities for the following services:
  • Sign up for e-billing
  • To request water turn on or off, please call 204-267-2417
  • To set up quarterly pre-authorized payments to be withdrawn from your bank account, sign up for Pre-Authorized Debit by completing the form at the following link –http://www.rmofportage.ca/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=04fe246a-0837-4649-ae73-86f69044a543

You can make your payments through your bank’s online banking system (be sure to choose RM, not CITY)

Payments may be mailed or dropped in the locked drop-box

Accounts Receivables:

• Payments may be mailed or dropped in the locked drop-box

You can mail payments to:

RM of Portage la Prairie
35 Tupper Street South
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7