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Brandon Police Service has cancelled this year’s ‘Monster Mash’
Brandon police have announced that the 2023 Monster Mash will not be going ahead this year due to logistical issues. In a social media post, BPS says “We hope that despite this news everyone con...
Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday, October 24th is “World Polio Day” – recognizing Rotary’s work to eradicate the disease
Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett proclaimed today (Oct 24th) as “Rotary World Polio Day.” A media release from the Brandon Rotary Club said “in 38 years, Rotary and our partners changed th...
Oct 24, 2023
Water and sewer rates to rise in Brandon – Utilities Board approved city’s rate hike application
The Province's Public Utilities Board (PUB) has approved revised water and wastewater rates for the City of Brandon Water and Wastewater Utility effective October 1, 2023. Upcoming utility rates have ...
Oct 24, 2023
Repairs continue at Brandon’s Civic Services Complex after last month’s explosion
The City of Brandon is providing an update on some city services affected by an explosion that took place in September at the Civic Services Complex, located on 900 Richmond Avenue East. On Thursday, ...
Oct 24, 2023
Brandon police made an arrest Sunday after potted plant thrown through car window
On October 22, 2023, Brandon police responded to a report of damage to a vehicle. Investigation revealed that following an argument between two males, one male allegedly threw a potted plant through a...
Oct 23, 2023
50th Manitoba Ag Ex opens this week at Brandon’s Keystone Centre
This Wednesday, October 25th, Manitoba Ag Ex begins a celebration of its 50th year. The event will run until Saturday, October 28th in the north facility of Brandon’s Keystone Centre. (Westoba A...
Oct 23, 2023
Sunrise Credit Union celebrated its 15th Anniversary with $15,000 giveaway
Last Thursday, October 19, 2023, Sunrise Credit Union held a champagne reception in celebration of its 15th anniversary. The evening featured tours of the corporate office and Brandon branch at 2305 V...
Oct 23, 2023
IIU investigating police interaction by on-duty Brandon Police Service officer
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating an incident that arose during the investigation of a noise complaint in Brandon. On Oct. 18, Brandon Police Service (BPS) notified...
Oct 23, 2023
Superstore workers in Manitoba ratify new 5-year contract
Manitoba Superstore workers, including employees in Brandon, have ratified a new five-year contract. It includes a 5.6% retroactive wage increase – a 3.3% raise next March – and another 7%...
Oct 23, 2023
MB NDP government has shaken-up the leadership at Manitoba Public Insurance
The Manitoba government has appointed a new board of directors for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) in an effort to resume services and return financial accountability to the Crown corporation, Justice...
Oct 23, 2023
