Author Archives: Rob Mahon
RCMP testing Remotely Piloted Aircraft System near U.S. border
Airspace near the U.S. border will be restricted for the next ten days as the RCMP runs trials on a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) from today until October 25. In a release, RCMP said they wo...
Oct 15, 2025
Voting begins tomorrow Brandon School Division By-Election
Seven candidates vying for a vacant spot among the Brandon School Division trustees are on a ballot that will officially open tomorrow in locations around the city. The Brandon School Division has ann...
Oct 15, 2025
Manitoba one of three provinces to gain jobs in September
New data from Statistics Canada shows Manitoba added 3900 jobs over the month of September and was one of only three Canadian provinces to do so, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jami...
Oct 15, 2025
Province to try to convince more than 300 healthcare workers to remain in Manitoba
The provincial government is making efforts to keep over 300 temporary foreign workers in healthcare, Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino and Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister U...
Oct 15, 2025
Wheat Kings comeback effort falls just short against Broncos
For the second game in a row, the Wheat Kings didn't surrender very many shots on goal, and fought their way back after surrendering some goals early. This time, however, the final result wasn't there...
Oct 12, 2025
Stronger defensive effort earns Wheat Kings first victory of season over Vancouver
A much better defensive effort combined with their usual dose of power play offense gave the Wheat Kings the result they deserved against the Vancouver Giants. After a challenging start, they rallied ...
Oct 10, 2025
Brandon man, Boissevain woman charged in long string of mailbox thefts
Spruce Plains RCMP believe they have arrested a man and a woman connected to a months-long series of mailbox robberies in the WestMan area, in communities ranging including Neepawa, Minnedosa, Arden, ...
Oct 09, 2025
Emergency Response Team needed for Portage la Prairie arrest
A 47-year-old man who already had two arrest warrants now faces new charges, including resisting arrest, after Portage la Prairie RCMP arrested him earlier this week. According to police, on October 8...
Oct 09, 2025
RCMP make arrest after firearm threat at school in Ebb and Flow
A 15-year-old youth faces charges including pointing a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after a firearms incident at a school on Ebb and Flow First Nation yesterday morning. ...
Oct 08, 2025
Provincial government extends rent freeze for Agricultural Crown Lands
Rent on Agricultural Crown Lands will remain frozen through at least the 2026 growing season, following an announcement from the provincial government and Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn today. Acc...
Oct 08, 2025
