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City of Brandon updates 'Climate Change Action Plan'
Over the past several months, the City of Brandon has held several public engagement sessions and worked with the consulting firm, Urban Systems, to build a customized Climate Change Action Plan for t...
Apr 23, 2023
Brandon under 'Flood Watch' - MB Emergency Measures Organization
Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization warned on Friday afternoon (Apr 21) that Brandon was at risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. They issued a 'Flood Watch' for the city - while Virden a...
Apr 23, 2023
Dauphin RCMP charge youth and two men with firearms offences
On April 20, 2023, Dauphin RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence after their investigation led to the identification and charges against three suspects involved in an alleged shooting in the e...
Apr 23, 2023
Brandon mayor delivers first 'State of the City' address
According to a media release, "highlights from Jeff Fawcett's inaugural address focused on the role of Mayor, City Council, the City of Brandon Corporation, the city at large, and the Westman region. ...
Apr 21, 2023
MB government announces new resources to promote Indigenous inclusion in schools
The Manitoba government is launching new educational resources and guidelines to support Indigenous education and truth and reconciliation across Manitoba schools, Education and Early Childhood Learni...
Apr 20, 2023
Dauphin RCMP arrest youth who allegedly discharged firearm
On April 20, 2023, at 1:35 am, Dauphin RCMP were attempting to locate a 15-year-old male youth who was wanted by police and believed to be in possession of a firearm. It was at this time that officers...
Apr 20, 2023
Brandon's Earth Day celebrations go all day this Saturday April 22nd
Earth Day is celebrated April 22, which is a Saturday this year, and everyone in Brandon is invited to take full advantage of the day landing on a weekend. "There's a great day planned, from morn...
Apr 20, 2023
Province says backlog of surgical and diagnostic procedures has been reduced
The Manitoba governnent says there's been a reduction in the pandemic backlog of surgical and diganostic procedures. In a media release, Health Minister Audrey Gordon said Wednesday (Apr 19),&nbs...
Apr 20, 2023
MB RCMP provide update on Westman homicide investigation
April 19, 2023 - Update 2: The investigation into the homicide of James Vernon Giesbrecht is now at a place where police can release further information relating to the 2007 Honda Accord and where the...
Apr 19, 2023
KAP raises concerns about impacts of PSAC strike on Manitoba farmers
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is raising concerns with the potential impacts of strike action taken today by members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) on Manitoba farmers and the...
Apr 19, 2023
