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Boaters in western Manitoba will see new aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations near Minnedosa and Ste. Rose du Lac starting this weekend, Natural Resources and Northern Development Minist...

In the fall of 2022, the Westman Cricket Association received $9,000 from the Westoba Credit Union 'Inspire Program' to install a practice pitch at the J&G Homes Cricket Field, and on June 7t...

Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm watch for Westman including the City of Brandon Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of prod...

Update: On June 7, 2023, a 15-year-old male was arrested in Winnipeg by RCMP Major Crime Services investigators and charged with Manslaughter in the death of a 29-year-old woman in Swan River. The mal...

The Manitoba government is investing more than $4.7 million to increase the capacity of high-quality, evidence-based addictions treatment services in rural and northern communities in order to ensure ...

Severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening and Thursday morning caused serious problems across the region. In Oak River, about 66 kilometres northwest of Brandon, Ian Johnson says a tornado touched d...

UPDATE: RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with this home invasion and he remains in police custody at this time.  We will provide further information as soon as possible. ...

The Manitoba government's Vital Statistics Branch will indefinitely waive fees related to legal name changes to help residential school, Federal Indian Day School and '60s Scoop survivors and their fa...

UPDATE: Shawn Spence has been arrested. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance. ------------------- The RCMP Major Crime Unit have identified a suspect in relation to the h...

Voters will see new technology at the polls, reduced lineups and faster results reporting in the next Manitoba provincial election. In a media release, Shipra Verma, chief electoral officer, Elections...