Category Archives: ((CKLQ FM) Q Country 91.5 FM) News
Provincial government introduces bill to recognize Louis Riel as first premier of Manitoba
The Manitoba government is honouring the legacy of Louis Riel by introducing legislation that would recognize him as the first premier of Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for intergov...
Nov 24, 2023
MB government introduces legislation to temporarily lift provincial tax on fuel
The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the fuel tax act, which would temporarily pause the collection of the provincial tax on gasoline for at least six months starting next year, Financ...
Nov 24, 2023
BPS seized drugs, cash and weapons at a Sycamore Drive home – 31-year-old man was arrested
On November 22, 2023, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of Brandon Police Service Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of Sycamore Drive. Police say offic...
Nov 23, 2023
Russell RCMP are investigating a home invasion north of Rossburn
On November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:00 am, Russell RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion in progress in a rural area north of Rossburn. Two males and one female suspect entered the home a...
Nov 23, 2023
Long vacant Esso gas station in downtown Brandon being demolished
A downtown Brandon eyesore, the vacant former Esso gas station at 402 Rosser Avenue, is being demolished. A report in today’s Brandon Sun said “crews dismantled the gas pumps and the canop...
Nov 23, 2023
Brandon University supports students left homeless by fire earlier this week
The Brandon University community has stepped up to assist several students left homeless after a downtown fire, now blamed on arson. Five BU students were living in an apartment complex on 12th Street...
Nov 23, 2023
MB police watchdog clears Brandon police of wrongdoing in two separate incidents
Brandon police officers have been cleared of any wrong-doing in two separate incidents. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into the deployment of a le...
Nov 23, 2023
PBR Canada’s Elite Cup Series returns to Brandon for 3rd consecutive season May 25, 2024 – Tickets on sale this Friday, Nov 24
For the third consecutive year, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Canada's elite Cup Series will buck into Brandon, Manitoba, holding the PBR Brandon Chute Out at Westoba Place at the Keystone Centre on ...
Nov 22, 2023
BPS busted two men reportedly found inside an empty multi-unit building on Frederick Street
On November 22, 2023, shortly after 4:00 am, Brandon police responded to a report of individuals inside a multi-unit dwelling in the 100 block of Frederick Street, when it should have been empty. Poli...
Nov 22, 2023
Santa Photos and CNIB Gift Wrapping Centre return to Brandon Shoppers Mall for the holidays
The Brandon Shoppers Mall is happy to announce the return of these two events at our centre during the holiday season! Regular Hours for Santa are as follows November 18-30: Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm...
Nov 22, 2023
