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City of Brandon crews continue working to clear streets after weekend blizzard
In response to the substantial snowfall over the weekend, the City of Brandon has mobilized all its snow clearing equipment and staff for an all-out-snow-clearing operation. With over 30 centimeters o...
Mar 05, 2024
Brandon Police Service Media Release – March 4th
On March 3rd a 29-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested for theft under $5000. On February 23rd, 2024, the pair was captured on video stealing a package from a residence in the 200 bloc...
Mar 04, 2024
MB flood outlook prior to blizzard called for low to moderate risk of spring flooding
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure's Hydrologic Forecast Centre released its February Flood Outlook Report last Friday (Mar 1) which indicated a low to moderate risk of significant spring floo...
Mar 04, 2024
Brandon University closed today due to the weather – March 4th
Classes are cancelled today (Mar 4) and the main campus at Brandon University is closed due to ongoing severe weather conditions and extensive road closures. In an online post BU says, “most off...
Mar 04, 2024
Blowing Snow Advisory has been issued for Brandon region – Environment Canada
Environment Canada has now issued a Blowing Snow Advisory for Westman including the City of Brandon. They say poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected or occurring in some locations. A low...
Mar 04, 2024
Many Westman highways closed Monday morning due to blizzard – March 4th
The weekend blizzard that hit Southwest Manitoba has resulted in numerous closed highways. Here’s the latest from Manitoba 511: Image – Manitoba 511 Closed highways are in red. There’...
Mar 04, 2024
Blizzard Warning issued for Brandon region – Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Brandon region. Blizzard conditions are expected overnight Saturday to Sunday evening. The storm system could produce heavy snow (25 to 35 cm),...
Mar 02, 2024
Brandon Police Media Release – March 1st
On February 29th at 07:23 am, Brandon police were called to a residence on Cornell Bay for a report of a male that was taking nude pictures of a 22-year-old female who was sleeping. Police say a 30-ye...
Mar 01, 2024
Despite gas tax holiday – Manitoba pump prices continue to rise
So, what happened to the gas tax holiday? Manitoba’s NDP government suspended the 14-cents-a-litre provincial tax on fuel back in January, but average pump prices in Brandon are sitting at $1.33...
Mar 01, 2024
MB government introduces 5-part plan it says aims to crackdown on repeat offenders
The Manitoba government is taking steps to make communities safer by announcing a five-point plan that includes strengthening the province's bail system, Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wi...
Mar 01, 2024
