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City of Brandon now accepting applications for 2024 municipal grant funding
The City of Brandon Grants Review Committee is now receiving grant applications for the 2024 fiscal year from non-profit organizations operating a service within city limits. Organizations reque...
May 18, 2023
Brandon University receives Eagle Staff to help Indigenize ceremonies and celebrations
The presentation of a sacred Eagle Staff, or migizii mitik, to Brandon University will help the university include a new Indigenous element in important ceremonial occasions and celebrations. William ...
May 17, 2023
City of Brandon - reminder that permits are required for backyard fire pits
Brandon Fire & Emergency Services' Prevention Division is reminding residents that if that activity includes sitting around the fire pit, you should be sure your fire pit follows the regulations a...
May 17, 2023
ACC announces next sites for rural rotating Comprehensive Health Care Aide program
Assiniboine Community College has announced the next community sites to host the college's rural rotating Comprehensive Health Care Aide (CHCA) program: - Reston, Manitoba - Birtle Collegiate in...
May 17, 2023
This summer get on the 'Manitoba Perogy Trail'
As Manitobans gear up for summer, Travel Manitoba is launching a new mobile passport featuring tasty eats and fun rewards called the Manitoba Perogy Trail. A media release today says "The free digital...
May 17, 2023
Russell RCMP investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 482
On May 15, 2023, at approximately 4:15 pm, Russell RCMP responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Highway 482, approximately 10 km west of Highway 83, near the Shellmouth Dam. The initial inv...
May 16, 2023
Melfort RCMP and Winnipeg Police arrested suspects wanted by Brandon Police
On May 15, 2023, at approximately 6:30 am, Brandon police received a report of a vehicle stolen from the area of Frobisher Crescent sometime between 6:00 pm and 6:30 am. The vehicle is a 1997 Toyota C...
May 16, 2023
It's 'Canada Road Safety Week' - a national campaign to encourage safe driving
Today, May 16, 2023, marks the beginning of Canada Road Safety Week, a seven day national campaign aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world. In a media release from the Brandon Police Se...
May 16, 2023
Westman Disability Day returns to Manitoba Summer Fair
In a media release today, the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, in association with both the Brandon and Wheat City Lions Clubs, is pleased to announce the return of Westman Disability Day ...
May 16, 2023
Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in southwest Manitoba - Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for southern Manitoba including the City of Brandon. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone's health even at low concentrations. Everyo...
May 16, 2023
