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DAR R E L L N E SBIT T / CR O SSR O ADS T H IS W E E K It’s do or die for the Waywayseecappo Wolverines after they fell behind 3-0 in their Manitoba Junior Hockey League series after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dauphin Kings on Tuesday, March 25 in Dauphin. After a march to claim the final playoff spot in the West Division, the first place Kings are proving to be a strong opponent for the Wolverines. Here, during action in game two in Waywayseecappo on Sunday, March 25, forward Mikey Thomas tips a point shot onto Dauphin goaltender Cole Sheffield.
P rovincia l governm ent unveils Budget 2 0 2 5 M a n itoba fa ces a p rop osed deficit of $1.9 billion , w ith ca p ita l sp en din g p rojected a ta record $3.7 billion RAC HEAL FLIN TO FT Cro ssro a d s This W e e k
As the dust settles from the unveiling of the Manitoba government’s Budget 2025, discussions centre on a staggering proposed deficit that could skyrocket from the current $794 million to almost double that figure, reaching $1.9 billion if tariff threats
materialize. However, Finance Minister Adrien Sala described this budget as a significant investment in the province’s future, with capital spending projected at a record $3.7 billion. “This budget comes at a critical time in Manitoba’s history, and it rises to the occasion with a historic investment in capital
projects,” said Sala. He emphasized the need for action amid economic challenges, stating, “We didn’t start this trade war, but we are not backing down. We are Building One Manitoba.” Funding allocated within Budget 2025 aims to stimulate the economy, create nearly 18,000 jobs, and improve healthcare services across the province.
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Noteworthy investments include upgrades to Manitoba Hydro infrastructure, and the initiation of various infrastructure projects tied to healthcare and education. However, despite ambitious plans, the budget reveals a broader provincial focus that may leave some regions feeling overlooked. While it promises to construct 11 new schools over the
next three years, none of these schools are slated for areas outside major urban centres, raising concerns about equitable resource distribution. Furthermore, countless infrastructure projects are set to begin, with very few projected for southwestern Manitoba.
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