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MB government is providing $4-million to 24 newcomer service organizations
The Manitoba government is providing a total of $4 million to 24 newcomer service provider organizations whose projects were selected through the Newcomer Community Integration Support (NCIS) program ...
May 15, 2023
City of Brandon announces speed reductions in several neighbourhoods
The City of Brandon is continuing with the Speed Limit Reduction Pilot Project and will be reducing the speed limit to 40 km/h in two neighbourhoods starting Thursday, June 1, 2023 and a thi...
May 15, 2023
MB government creating new garden on the Legislative Building grounds
In consultation and collaboration with the organizers of the Every Child Matters flag display at the Legislative Building grounds, the Manitoba government is creating a new permanent garden on the gro...
May 15, 2023
BPS warn the 'Grandparent scam' is active in Brandon
Brandon police report that they have received reports this week from individuals regarding the grandparent scam being active again in Brandon. Suspects are phoning potential victims and instructi...
May 12, 2023
'Chrome in the Trees' returns to Manitoba Summer Fair in Brandon June 11th
Chrome in the Trees, one of the most popular attractions at the Manitoba Summer Fair over the years, is set to return next month. The event, which is a presentation of Minute Muffler, Super...
May 12, 2023
Karen and Rick Chrest to receive honourary diplomas from Assiniboine Community College
Assiniboine Community College is presenting Rick and Karen Chrest each with an honourary diploma in Community Development at the college's graduation ceremony in Brandon on June 16, 2023. The C...
May 12, 2023
The Salamander Summer Music Festival coming to Brandon's Rideau Park July 21-23
Brandon's new summer music festival is ready to release its headliners. The Salamander Summer Music Festival will take place in Rideau Park, Brandon, over three evenings July 21-23 this year. A first ...
May 12, 2023
Big turnout expected at next meeting to discuss LGTBQ books in Brandon school libraries
A Brandon woman, who called for a committee to review and possibly pull certain LGBTQ+ and sex education books from school library shelves, has sparked both outrage and some approv...
May 12, 2023
Jodi Baker of Neepawa wins Sunrise Credit Union photo contest
A panel of Sunrise staff selected Baker's photo 'Sunflower Sunset' as one of the 30 finalists from approximately 250 entries for this year's contest. Sunrise held a week-long public vote on the 30 fin...
May 12, 2023
Fishing season opens in the southern Manitoba region May 13
Manitoba anglers are gearing up for walleye and sauger fishing season, which officially opens Saturday, May 13 in the Southern fishing division, with the season opening one week later on Lake Winnipeg...
May 12, 2023
