Westman Region News

The Q Country 91.5 News Centre
Westman’s Source for local breaking news with Harry Callaghan.
The stories that matter to Westman, daily on Star Mornings with Trent & Harry and at Noon!
WHENEVER news breaks, tune in to 94.7 STAR.
Stories & Information

Construction of roundabout will close Brandon intersection next week
Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of 1st Street and Maryland Avenue is set to begin next week. The City of Brandon says the intersection will be closed all next week during spring break to facilitate underground utility installations as part of the project. Traffic detours will be in place during thi...
4h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release - March 28th
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you. Breach of Probation X3 On March 27th Police arrested a 37-year-old male who was on c...
11h ago

Royal Manitoba Winter Fair begins March 31st at Brandon's Keystone Centre
The 2025 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) kicks-off at Brandon's Keystone Centre on Monday, March 31st to April 5th. This year, the fair is celebrating 55 years of its 'Royal' designation from Queen Elizabeth back in 1970. It all starts with the Sunrise Breakfast sponsored by the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba and ...
11h ago

Campground reservations in Manitoba opening soon - April 7th
The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and nature enthusiasts to mark their calendars, as provincial park campground reservations will open over five days from April 7 to 11, Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes announced today. "Spring is here and Manitobans are looking forward to spending q...
12h ago

News Headlines - Friday, March 28th
A spring storm that has hit the region will continue the rest of the day before ending late this evening. Brandon has received several centimetres, but the heaviest snowfall was in the Parkland region around Dauphin where some highways were closed. ---------- The Manitoba government is granting $1.5 million to the Cana...
12h ago

School closures & bus cancellations - Friday, March 28th
-Mountain View School Division - schools and division facilities are closed today due to poor road conditions. -Rolling River School Division - Buses are cancelled and colony schools are closed today, but all community schools are open -Turtle River School Division - Buses have been cancelled and all schools are closed...
15h ago