Manitoba government commits up to $300,000 for Jets whiteout rallies

Winnipeg Jets fans attend a street party prior to game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in Winnipeg, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade

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WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ponying up cash to help rally support for the hometown high-flying Winnipeg Jets as the NHL playoffs loom.

Premier Wab Kinew says the province will contribute up to $300,000 for “white-out parties,†which are outdoor rallies held outside the Jets' arena during playoff home games.

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