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The latest from the Manitoba election campaign trail from Sept. 12th
If re-elected next month, the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives promised to permanently cut rental fees in half for agricultural Crown lands – and also pledged to triple funding for veterinary ...
Sep 13, 2023
Entries into Manitoba Ag Ex’s livestock shows now open – Ag Ex begins October 25th in Brandon
With plans well underway for the 2023 Manitoba AG EX, presented by Mazergroup, the Provincial Exhibition is pleased to announce that entries to the province's largest livestock industry event are now ...
Sep 13, 2023
New northbound span of Brandon’s Daly Overpass opens today Sept. 13th
The City of Brandon said in an emailed news release, “the new northbound bridge structures will be open to traffic today (Sept 13) and will accommodate one lane in each travel direction for the ...
Sep 13, 2023
MB RCMP laid murder charges in death of a man whose remains were found near Brandon
Manitoba RCMP Major Crime Services investigators have laid charges in the homicide of James Vernon Giesbrecht. In a media release on Tuesday (Sept 12), RCMP said “Giesbrecht’s remains were...
Sep 13, 2023
Brandon police made arrests for alleged assaults, weapons offences, disturbances and thefts on Monday
On July 21, 2023, Brandon police received a report of a theft of groceries from a business in the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue. Security footage from the business assisted police in identifying the s...
Sep 12, 2023
City of Brandon hosting public hearing on water and wastewater rate increases Sept. 13th
At the request of Brandon City Council, the province's Public Utilities Board (PUB) will come to Brandon to hold a public hearing on proposed water and wastewater increases. All Brandon residents are ...
Sep 12, 2023
Loblaw workers in Manitoba vote for strike action if contract talks fail
Another group of unionized workers in Manitoba could be on the picket lines soon. UFCW Local 832 says about 4,000 employees at the Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills and Extra Foods have voted 97% in...
Sep 12, 2023
Brandon police officer cleared of perjury allegations – Independent Investigations Unit
In a media release, the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) said it has “concluded its investigation into an allegation of perjury against a Brandon Police Service (BPS) officer during a provin...
Sep 12, 2023
Melita lotto winner bought ticket at Brandon’s Superstore kiosk
Dwayne Jones is living a dream after winning $100,000 on his LOTTO 6/49 and EXTRA ticket. The Melita resident won his prize on the August 9 EXTRA draw. "I was pretty excited," he said while claiming h...
Sep 12, 2023
First debate in Manitoba’s election campaign goes today – local candidates’ debates begin Sept. 19th
Manitoba’s three main political party leaders are to take part in their first leaders forum today, hosted by The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association. Next week, Progressive Conservative lead...
Sep 12, 2023
