Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt expands Manitoba's life-jacket loaner program to Hecla's Gull Harbour beach and funds beach safety officers through 2028.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced the expansion of Manitoba's life-jacket loaner program to Hecla's Gull Harbour beach. The province is also providing $7.4M in funding for beach safety officers at Birds Hill, Grand Beach, and Winnipeg Beach through 2028. Manitoba urges boaters, children, and weak swimmers to wear life-jackets and encourages everyone to be vigilant in and around water.