Rural Health Care Upgrades Moving Ahead
Manitoba is pushing forward with major rural health‑care expansions this year, including ER and acute‑care upgrades in Neepawa, Brandon, Portage, Winkler–Morden and Eriksdale. The province says the projects aim to improve access and cut down on patient transfers.
Manitoba is also investing $6.3 million in physician recruitment and new training pathways for nurses and paramedics, with a focus on stabilizing rural staffing ahead of summer.
Prairie Mountain Health Recruiting for New ICU
Prairie Mountain Health has begun hiring nurses for the new Critical Care Centre at Brandon Regional Health Centre. Full‑time, part‑time and float‑team positions are now posted, with paid critical‑care training, mentorship and recruitment incentives offered as the ICU prepares for a phased opening this summer.
Global Tensions Push Oil Markets Higher
Rising tensions between Iran and U.S.–Israeli forces are keeping global oil markets on edge. Analysts say the standoff is adding pressure to fuel prices already climbing ahead of the April long weekend.
Gas Prices: Manitoba Still Among Lowest
Manitoba drivers continue to see some of the lowest fuel prices in the country, averaging 168.5 cents per litre for regular. The national average has climbed to $1.99, with Vancouver topping the charts at $2.10. Filling up before the weekend may be wise.
Artemis II Set for Liftoff Today
NASA’s Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch at 5:24 p.m. CST, marking the first crewed trip toward the Moon in more than 50 years. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will join the crew as they orbit Earth, swing 6,400 km past the Moon’s far side, and return for a Pacific splashdown 10 days later.
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Hits Mid‑Week Peak
The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is drawing big crowds with packed barns, top‑tier livestock shows and standout horse events. Tuesday featured the Show Jumping Grand Prix qualifier, while families filled the SuperDogs shows, petting zoo, ag demos and Royal Farmyard. Wednesday brings more show jumping, heavy horse hitches, live entertainment and full‑day ag education as the fair builds toward Easter weekend.
