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Thu Sep 24
Brandon, MB, Canada
14°CLight Rain
Stories & Information
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, September 23
If my time in junior hockey has taught me anything about opening weekend, it is that opening weekend is chaos. Wheat Kings fans, after the last two seasons in particular, need little persuasion on that point but on the off chance you require more evidence for the already-bulging folder of it, consider that the Wheat Ki...
13h ago
Passenger injured after alleged impaired driver flees police
Manitoba First Nations Police Service's detachment from Long Plain First Nation has announced charges against a 25-year-old woman after a flight from police resulted in a crash and serious injuries to a passenger. According to police, they were called at about 1:30 AM on September 20 to the report of an impaired driver...
14h ago
MPI facing highest claims number in crown corps' history
From June 9 to September 14, Manitoba Public Insurance said they dealt with more than 40,000 storm-related claims, a new record in a summer that they said created several similar records as well. According to a release from MPI, the claims from the June 9 hailstorm in Winnipeg alone set a new single-event claims record...
16h ago
Brandon Police Service Media Release, September 23
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours five individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One was kept in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells for court in the morning. Four were released via Appearance Notices with future court dates. Breach of the Peace On September 22nd at 5:52 p.m., ...
16h ago
News - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⛈️ MPI Hit with Record Storm Claims Manitoba Public Insurance says it has received more than 40,000 storm-related claims since early June, making 2026 one of the most expensive severe weather seasons in provincial history. The June 9 storm alone became the largest single claims event ever recorded by MPI, with tota...
17h ago
Wet Weather Bringing Harvest Challenges Across Southwest Manitoba
Southwestern Manitoba farmers are facing mounting harvest challenges after another week of significant rainfall slowed field work and raised concerns about crop quality. According to Manitoba Agriculture's latest crop report, the Southwest Region received the highest precipitation totals in the province between Septemb...
23h ago
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Thu Sep 24
Brandon, MB, Canada
14°CWind/Dir: 5 KM/H-SSE
Humidity: 99%
Pressure: 1019 MB
Light Rain. Wind 5 km/h SSE. Visibility 2 km. Pressure 1019 mb. Air quality 1 - Low risk.
Last Updated: 4:32 AM (Time Zone: America/Winnipeg)
Thu Sep 24
Today
24°CHighCloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Fog patches this morning. High 24. Humidex 29. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight
9°CLowA few clouds. Fog patches overnight. Low 9.
Fri Sep 25
Day
26°CHighSunny. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h late in the afternoon. High 26. Humidex 29. UV index 4 or moderate.
Night
14°CLowPrecipitation: 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 14.
Sat Sep 26
Day
22°CHighShowers. High 22.
Night
6°CLowClearing. Low 6.
Sun Sep 27
Day
21°CHighSunny. High 21.
Night
7°CLowPrecipitation: 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 7.
Mon Sep 28
Day
16°CHighShowers. High 16.
Night
5°CLowPeriods of rain. Low plus 5.
Tue Sep 29
Day
15°CHighPrecipitation: 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 15.
Night
5°CLowPrecipitation: 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 5.
Wed Sep 30
Day
17°CHighA mix of sun and cloud. High 17.
