As Manitobans wake up to another day of frigid temperatures on Tuesday, several schools are closed and buses are cancelled across the province.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has extreme cold warnings issued in several southern Manitoba communities, including Winnipeg and Brandon.
According to the weather agency, the region is experiencing wind chill values between -40 and -50.
Due to this extreme weather, the following schools are closed and buses are cancelled for Feb. 18, 2025:
- Brandon School Division: Buses are not running outside of Brandon, but will be running within the city. All schools are open. Attendance at school is at parental discretion where travel is required.
- Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine: École Saint-Lazare, École La Source, École régionale Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and École Jours de Plaine are closed.
- Fort La Bosse School Division : Schools are closed and buses are not running.
- Rolling River School Division: Buses are cancelled, but schools are open.
