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How does an early spring sound?
While Sunday was a chilly day preventing many from going outside on Groundhog Day, there was certainly some light at the end of the tunnel.
After not seeing his shadow, Manitoba Merv predicted an early spring. According to the Weather Network's website, Manitoba's Groundhog Day mascot is as good as it gets in Canada.
His 73% success rate of prediciting whether it'll be an early spring or not is the highest in Canada since 2000.
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If your children relies on using the school bus in Mountain View School Division (MVSD), you'll need to find another option.
MVSD has announced that all buses are cancelled on Monday because of extensive snow drifts and plugged rural roads. While buses are cancelled, all MVSD schools will remain open.
On top of that, the Swan Valley School Division (SVSD) has announced that all buses will also be cancelled on Monday with schools remaining open. The school division is encouraging parents and students to use their own discretion.
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Starting on Tuesday, you will no longer be able to purchase American products at Liquor Marts in Manitoba.
In response to United States President Donald Trump's tariffs, the Manitoba government is directing Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) to stop the sale of American products in the province, as announced by Wab Kinew.
“Trump’s tariff tax is an attack on Canadians,” said Kinew. “We support the federal response to these tariffs and here in Manitoba, we’re stopping the sale of American products at Manitoba liquor marts. How you choose to spend your money is one of the most important decisions you as a consumer can make. There are plenty of great Manitoba breweries and distilleries to support instead.”
Kinew said the province will roll out more supports for Manitoba businesses and workers throughout the week in response to the tariffs. Manitoba's U.S Trade Council is set to meet Monday to discuss the impacts of the tariffs and the province's response.
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The Watson has met its fundraising goal to be the coolest place in town, and it will have a new name for its auditorium after a massive donation.
Johnston and Company Law Office is celebrating 100 years of operation by donating $35,000 to the Watson Art Center, capping off the fundraising for the new heat pump system.
This donation also secures the naming right of the Watson's Auditorium, with a formal ceremony later this spring.
Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council Board Chair Cam Bennet was thrilled by this donation.
"This donation ensures that the Watson will be open 12 months of the year moving forward. We could not be any happier."
The "Johnston and Company Auditorium" will continue to be a central hub of culture and performance in Dauphin.
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The province is investing $86,000 through its Export Support Programming to assist 19 small and medium-sized Manitoba companies expand the export of their products and services into more diversified markets.
The move was announced by Business, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses in advance of potential U-S tariffs coming into effect.
Moses says it’s a crucial time to support Manitoba companies market their products to a global audience, with the threat of U-S tariffs looming.
For 2024-25, the Manitoba government awarded funding to 19 small and medium-sized companies with the industries represented including agriculture, manufacturing, education and bio-environmental.
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New provincial funding has been assigned to help address critical winter road conditions in the north.
Manitoba’s winter road system is made of temporary routes built to provide access to remote northern communities, allowing residents to receive fuel, building materials, food supplies, and various goods and services.
Depending on weather conditions, the road network is open from late January to mid-March. Manitoba’s winter road system is over 2,356 kilometers long, crossing a variety of terrains including muskeg, streams, rivers, and lakes.
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced an increase of $1.8 million (totaling 11.3 million) to enhance and maintain the province’s winter road system
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Residents in Eriksdale and the surrounding area will have a chance to provide input on the design and development of a new Emergency Room in that community.
A project open house will take place on March 6th at the Eriksdale Recreation Centre, with multiple consultation meetings also set for February and early March with frontline staff and physicians, elected First Nation and municipal leaders in the area, and First Nation and tribal council directors.
Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara said in a news release that community advocacy has always been at the heart of this project, adding it will be critical to maintain that by bringing community members into the design process,
There will also be an online survey accessible at https://ierha.ca/news-updates/.
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The Friends of Riding Mountain National Park are inviting everyone to check out the park this weekend during their Winter Adventure Weekend.
Saturday highlights include boot hockey, an ice fishing village open house, a hot dog and smokies BBQ fundraiser, and winter games, as well as live music and a group snowshoe and family snow camping.
Sunday includes a chili and bun fundraiser, winter scavenger hunt and kids snow carving.
Winter equipment rentals, a photo booth, and "Let's Talk S'omores" will also take place over both days of the festival.
Most of the events are free to take part in, with the exception of winter equipment rentals and fundraising meals.
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Doctors Manitoba has launched a campaign to encourage winter fitness and combat medical misinformation.
The organization representing the province's physicians said it's looking to combat the spread of false medical information online as part of this year's Getting Healthy campaign.
This program encourages Manitobans to focus on their well-being during the winter by offering incentives to those who pledge to improve their health.
Participants in the Doctors Manitoba Getting Healthy campaign can take a pledge to do things like catching up on immunizations or taking steps to move more, eat healthier, get better sleep, or reduce stress to earn a chance to win prizes.
This year's grand prize is a Churchill trip for two.
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Connie Malcolm of Bacon Ridge is off the hook.
Last February, Ste. Rose RCMP executed a search warrant at a home on the Ebb & Flow First Nation. They seized pre-packaged cocaine, crystal meth, crack cocaine, firearms, ammunition, cash, prepaid credit cards, and drug-related paraphernalia.
The 42-year-old Malcolm was arrested as a result, however, on Thursday in Dauphin Provincial Court, the charges against Connie were stayed.
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The Manitoba Art Network is bringing a special musical tour to Indigenous schools across Manitoba.
Nelson Little, an award-winning Métis musician will embark on a first-of-its-kind journey to 18 indigenous schools to share his music and story with students.
As part of his shows, Little will conduct music workshops with students designed to inspire creativity and connect young participants to the power of music.
His storytelling and ability to turn real-life events into moving songs make this tour this year's highlight.
All the stops and dates are listed below:
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