Author Archives: 94.7 STAR FM
Brandon council approves borrowing $30-million for Southwest Wastewater Servicing Project
After several weeks of public consultation and feedback from residents as well as the business community, Brandon City Council has approved a borrowing By-Law for the Southwest Wastewater Servicing Pr...
Feb 23, 2023
BPS and Fire Commissioner investigating recovery of a body after a house fire Tuesday
On February 21, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, Brandon police received a report of a structure fire at a residence in the 100 block of Frederick Street. When police and Brandon Fire and Emergency Ser...
Feb 22, 2023
WCG announces appointment of E.J. (Bud) Keys as the President and CEO
The Board of Directors of Westman Communications Group (WCG) has appointed E.J. (Bud) Keys as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A media release says "Keys brings 35 years of industry ex...
Feb 22, 2023
Environment Canada has issued Extreme Cold Warning for all of Manitoba
Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for the City of Brandon including: Mun. of Glenboro-South Cypress incl. Treesbank Mun. of Norfolk Treherne Mun. of North Cypress-Langford incl. Ne...
Feb 21, 2023
Brandon to hold march and rally in support of Ukraine this Friday, Feb 24th
The City of Brandon and Brandon University have announced that on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, a community march and rally will be held in support of Ukraine on the one-year anniversary of the start of...
Feb 21, 2023
Main BRHC entrance will be closed Feb 25th due to ongoing construction
Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) expansion project continues with the foundation work of the new building located on the north side of BRHC. Pile driving of posts into the ground close to th...
Feb 21, 2023
MB adding new prosecutors to fight illegal firearms offences and organized crime
The Manitoba government is dedicating new resources and funding to ensure Manitoba Prosecution Service (MPS) has increased capacity to address violent crime related to serious, illegal firearms offenc...
Feb 21, 2023
BPS arrested man and woman in connection with a robbery on Feb 12th
On February 12, 2023, at approximately 4:45 am, Brandon police received a report of a robbery at a business in the 700 block of 10th Street. A male and female entered the business and covered their fa...
Feb 21, 2023
MB government says it's spending $123-million to retain, recruit and support nurses
The Manitoba government is investing over $123 million in nine initiatives to retain, recruit and support nurses building on its commitment to end mandated overtime and add 2,000 health-care professio...
Feb 21, 2023
MB launching new reservation service for the upcoming camping season in provincial parks
The Manitoba government is launching a new parks reservation service in time for the 2023 camping season. Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt said in a media release, "Pro...
Feb 21, 2023
