Assiniboine College has unveiled a $24-Million dollar med lab project; hosting 2-new programs, starting next year. The Brandon Sun says this project, will see a long-shuttered mechanics shop at the Vic Avenue East campus; transformed into classrooms, learning spaces, an auditorium and several labs. $10 million will come from ACC; the Province is shelling out $9.13 million in capital funding, with $4 million for equipment and $5 million toward construction. The remaining $5 million will be raised through fundraising. 650 people are already on an interest list for these programs.
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3-Westman towns are now linked to the highly contagious–measles exposure. Mb Health officials say the affected communities are Baldur, Glenboro and Hartney. 2-school gyms, a hotel bar and community rink have been identified as the latest. Kindergarten to Grade 12 students and staff might have been exposed to measles at Baldur School and Glenboro School in early February; while 2-possible exposure locations have also been identified in Hartney. In total, there have been 476 confirmed cases and 44 probable ones since January 2025.
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The town of Virden is suing the Province, and a consulting firm over a new aquifer, which ran out of drinking water 4-years later. The Brandon Sun says the town claims it was forced to switch back to its former water system; after a third-party engineer it hired, found the new aquifer; did not have the proper water supply capacity; and should not have been recommended or developed as the town’s water source. The Virden drinking water advisory remains in effect.
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The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is proud to welcome back the Pork Quality Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1st during the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. This luncheon is presented in partnership with Manitoba Pork, ACC, East 40 Packers and Blue Water Wash as participating sponsors. Held at the Dome Building, the luncheon features a showcase meal of pork entrees, paired with the excitement of the pork quality competitions. For more info go to our website.
