Last week an announcement that shocked many in northern Manitoba was made. Mahihkan Bus Lines released a statement online that read, “We regret to inform you that Mahihkan Bus Lines Limited Partnership will be closing its operations, effective September 6, 2024. Despite our best efforts to sustain our business operations in order to provide a reliable transportation option for residents in northern Manitoba, ongoing market volatility, inflationary pressures and challenging economic circumstances have forced us to make this difficult decision.