Your gas prices are still way too high
Morning from the Interlake — here's what's happening in Selkirk today.
It's been a few weeks since we saw the provincial gas tax holiday end, and honestly, the prices at the pumps around Manitoba Avenue and Main Street are starting to sting again. Premier Kinew is saying he's still thinking about a second gas tax break, but for folks driving into Winnipeg every day for work, or just trying to keep their fishing boat fueled up for the Red River, 'patience' is starting to wear thin.
You see it at the pumps outside the Co-op on Main, or the Esso heading out towards the Perimeter – folks are definitely shopping around. It really hits differently here in Selkirk because we're not just driving to the grocery store. We've got people commuting to the city, making trips up to Gimli or Stonewall, or even just heading out to the fishing holes on the Red. Every extra cent adds up, especially when you're trying to make ends meet with everything else getting more expensive.
### What This Means for Selkirk
* **Commuter Crunch:** Many Selkirk residents rely on their vehicles to get to jobs in Winnipeg, making high gas prices a daily burden. * **Local Economy:** Higher fuel costs can impact local businesses, from delivery services to the commercial fishing boats that tie up near Selkirk Park. * **Community Life:** Even simple things like taking the kids to the Marine Museum or Lower Fort Garry feel more expensive when every trip to the pump is a gut punch.
This isn't just about a few extra dollars; it's about the financial pressure on families and businesses that are already stretched thin. We need to see some real movement on this soon, or folks here in Selkirk are going to feel it even more deeply in their pockets.
Nolan Chicken, MiTL Sports Desk, Selkirk.
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