Your Hydro bill could have been way lower
Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today.
You know, we're all pretty used to seeing those Manitoba Hydro trucks around town, whether they're down by the Red River or over near the Gerdau mill. They're just part of the landscape, like the catfish running in spring. But did you hear what their CEO, Jay Grewal, said? Turns out Hydro has developed some software that other companies want to buy — to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. We’re talking big money, money that could have covered their recent deficit.
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It’s one thing to hear about a tech company in Winnipeg developing something big, but a Crown corporation like Manitoba Hydro, which is just trying to keep the lights on and the power flowing, coming up with something worth that much? That’s something else. It really makes you think about the quiet innovation happening right here in our own backyard, even if it's technically coming out of the city.
* This is enough money to wipe out Hydro's recent deficit.
* It shows that even established utilities can create valuable new tech.
* It reminds us that expertise here in Manitoba is world-class.
It makes you wonder what else is bubbling up that we don't hear about, you know? It’s a good reminder that Selkirk isn't just about fishing and steel; we're connected to some pretty smart operations that impact everyone, from Grand Marais down to the city limits. This kind of news makes you proud of what we can do here in Manitoba.
Nolan Chicken, Selkirk.
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