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BPS arrested a man accused of threatening to kill his ex-wife
On June 27, 2023, police received a report of a 55-year-old male who, while in conversation with a third party was threatening to kill his ex-wife with an axe. The suspect was arrested, and was l...
Jun 28, 2023
Ottawa, MB, Sask, Alta have joined to engage First Nations on agricultural opportunities
In a media release today (June 27), Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Da...
Jun 27, 2023
BPS investigating a stabbing at a business on Lorne Avenue on Monday
On June 26, 2023, Brandon police responded to a report of a holdup alarm at approximately 10:14 am at a business in the 800 block of Lorne Avenue. A second report indicated that an individual entered ...
Jun 27, 2023
The Pas RCMP locate deceased male in Saskatchewan River Tuesday morning
Manitoba RCMP say "on June 27, 2023, at approximately 10:00 am, a body was pulled from the Saskatchewan River. The deceased has not yet been positively identified, but is believed to be related to an ...
Jun 27, 2023
More than 300 internationally educated health-care professionals accepting jobs in Manitoba
The Manitoba government looks forward to welcoming hundreds of qualified internationally educated health-care professionals after nearly 90 per cent of candidates offered jobs during a recent recruitm...
Jun 27, 2023
Former BPS Chief Wayne Balcaen seeks PC nomination in Brandon West
Former Brandon Police Chief Wayne Balcaen is not done with public life just yet, he announced this week he'll seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in Brandon West. In making the announce...
Jun 27, 2023
MB government establishes Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Forum
As part of its comprehensive strategy to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), the Manitoba government has established an Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Forum to ensure a regionally di...
Jun 26, 2023
Aviation Wall of Fame to be unveiled June 28 at Brandon Municipal Airport
The City of Brandon is inviting all residents to attend the unveiling of the Brandon Municipal Airport Aviation Wall of Fame on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m. The ceremony will t...
Jun 26, 2023
Province advises whooping cough outbreak declared in southern health-santé sud region
Manitoba Health advises that a cluster of whooping cough (pertussis) has now been declared as an outbreak in Southern Health-Sant Sud, as cases continue to be reported. As of June 23, 154 confirmed or...
Jun 26, 2023
Killarney Ag Society receives $10,000 from Westoba Credit Union 'Inspire' program
The Killarney Ag Society has received $10,000 from the Westoba Credit Union Inspire program in support of a new outdoor event stage for the community. While the stage is owned by the Killar...
Jun 26, 2023
