Education Minister Nancy Allan was joined by the presidents of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society and the Manitoba School Boards Association today to officially launch Education Week 2011.
The Red River at Fargo is cresting today, reaching a peak of 38.75 ft.
Manitoba continues to have one of the strongest labour markets in the country according to the latest Statistics Canada employment report.
A high-water advisory has been issued for the Souris River along the eastern side of Melita Bridge.
Starting in the fall, students across Manitoba will be able to raise funds for school projects by selling fresh, locally grown vegetables instead of sweets.
Manitoba Water Stewardship advises the Red River Floodway gates will be raised for the first time in 2011 at approximately 9 a.m., Saturday, April 9.
Potential operation of the Red River Floodway gate is currently being assessed and it is possible the gates may be raised early this evening.
Premier Greg Selinger announced a $94.2-million investment in public school capital projects to address priorities such as planning new schools, and building gymnasiums and child-care facilities.
An unstable weather system with the potential to produce moderate to heavy precipitation will track across the U.S., Saskatchewan and Manitoba borders this weekend.
Very little or no precipitation has been reported in southern Manitoba in the last 24 hours, flurries are expected in The Pas later this evening.
