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MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt runs a race with the kids from the BGC (Boys and Girls Club) of Winnipeg after the announcement. Premier Wab Kinew and Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announces that the government is introducing a pilot program for a new health and physical education curriculum that includes an a policy making in-person physical education mandatory for all students from kindergarten to Grade 12. The press conference held on the playground of Victor Mager School, included other stake holders who spoke; Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, Jason Cline, superintendent, Rolling River School Division, Alyson Gysel, co-president, Physical Health Educators of Manitoba, and Noelle Depape, president and CEO, Boys and Girls Club Winnipeg. Reporter: Maggie Macintosh 260827 - Thursday, August 27, 2026.