Manitoba budget update shows deficit drop and growth
Manitoba releases its 2024 25 second quarter fiscal update forecasting a $662 million improvement to the deficit to $1.309 billion. GDP growth, higher earnings, and job gains bolster outlook while health care remains over budget by $230 million. Opposition criticizes rising deficits and debt. Health minister Uzoma Asagwara defends fiscally responsible approach.
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Neepawa launches Silver Club Initiative for seniors
The Town of Neepawa and partners HAND ArtsForward and HandiVan receive a Community Collaboration grant from Age-Friendly Manitoba. The plan includes free monthly Handivan trips on Seniors Day at Safeway to buy groceries and a range of senior supports.
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Kozak Debuts in NHL With Sabres in Jets Clash
Tyson Kozak made his NHL debut for the Buffalo Sabres in a December 5 game against the Winnipeg Jets after a call up from the Rochester Americans. He skated in upstate New York with family watching and nearly scored against a top goalie before the moment passed. A second item notes RCMP involvement at a Kamsack Co-op food store on December 14 for a charity drive to assemble 20 to 30 hampers for local students.
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Life saving response saves player after skate injury
In Esterhazy a Sask East Hockey League game saw Churchbridge Imperials captain Cole Cusitar, 35, suffer a neck slash from a skate after a face-off. Trainers and nurses reacted quickly, STARS was activated, he was stabilized at the hospital, sent to Yorkton by ground, and required eighty stitches to close the wound.
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Water rate hike approved by Public Utilities Board
Dauphin residents face higher treated water costs starting Jan 1 2025 with minimum quarterly charges rising to 89.59 from 79.12, then to 92.96 on July 1 2025 and 95.39 on Jan 1 2026. The increase follows a PUB approval and affects 5/8 inch standard household connections.
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