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Construction underway at expanded Cancer Care Centre in Russell, Manitoba
Construction is now underway on an expanded CancerCare Manitoba program space at Russell Health Centre that will improve access to chemotherapy in Russell and the surrounding region, Health Minister A...
May 27, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Westman - Environment Canada
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening over parts of western Manitoba. The main threat from these thunderstorms will be: - Hail to the si...
May 26, 2023
BU will recognize more than 550 graduates at 2023 Convocation
Brandon University (BU) will spend two days celebrating success as members of the Class of 2023 prepare to receive their degrees at next week's Convocation. Beginning on Thursday, June 1, this year's ...
May 26, 2023
Annual 4-H Manitoba highway Cleanup Campaign goes May 27th
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is pleased to see the annual 4-H Highway Cleanup Campaign continue this year. The department thanks all participants and volunteers for their efforts to keep...
May 26, 2023
Heat Warning for Westman from Environment Canada
Hot and humid conditions are expected over southeast Manitoba and the Red River Valley over the next few days. Daytime high temperatures near 32 degrees Celsius and overnight lows near 16 degrees Cels...
May 26, 2023
MB government encouraging Manitobans to reduce risk of Lyme disease
You are being encouraged to reduce your risk of Lyme disease, which according to a provincial government release is becoming more common in southern Manitoba. "Lyme disease can be prevented if an...
May 25, 2023
Province sees uptick in serious injuries among children caused by unsafe ATV use
According to a media release from Shared Health, "an uptick in the number of pediatric patients suffering from serious trauma-related injuries in recent weeks caused by unsafe use of all-terrain vehic...
May 25, 2023
Conditions improving wildfire situation near Pimicikamak Cree Nation
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that wildfire danger in central and eastern Manitoba is high to extreme, and low to moderate across northern Manitoba. Favourable weather conditions and precipita...
May 25, 2023
BPS arrested a 23-year-old man on several sex charges
On May 21, 2023, Brandon police received a report of a 23-year-old male who had allegedly given meth to a 15-year-old female victim. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment by he...
May 25, 2023
Brandon Police By-Law staff to monitor Jacobson Park for off-leash dogs
Brandon City Councillor Jason Splett recently advised that the number of dogs being allowed off-leash in Jacobson Park was becoming a safety concern, and enquired if this situation could be ...
May 25, 2023
