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Mon May 25
Brandon, MB, Canada
24°CPartly cloudy
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Westman & Manitoba News Roundup
Canada Adds Precautionary Ebola Screening Canada has introduced enhanced Ebola screening for returning travellers after Ontario investigated - and ruled out - a suspected case. Federal officials say the move is precautionary, noting one American has recently tested positive but no Canadian cases have been confirmed. Ru...
1h ago
Rural Paramedics to Help Seniors Combat Isolation Starting in June
Beginning in June, rural Manitoba paramedics will take on a new role aimed at tackling one of the province's growing health concerns: senior loneliness and social isolation. The province is expanding its community paramedicine model, allowing frontline EMS crews to do more than respond to emergencies. They'll now help ...
7h ago
First‑Year Medical Students Gain First-Hand Experience During Rural Week
Forty‑one first‑year medical students from the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine are taking part in this year's Rural Week, an immersive learning experience held across the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) region from May 25-29 and June 1-5. The annual initiative-coordinated by the Department of Fa...
9h ago
Crime Report - Friday, May 22, 2026
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Two of those arrested were held in custody for court on the morning of May 22nd, while the remaining four were released on an Appearance Notice or Undertaking with future court dates. Breach of the Peace / P...
May 22, 2026
Silver Carp Warning: Province Urges Manitobans to "Don't Let It Loose"
Manitoba is renewing its warning about the dangers of releasing unwanted pets or baitfish into local waterways, as invasive silver carp continue to pose a growing threat across the Prairies. The province says young silver carp can easily be mistaken for native baitfish, making accidental transport or release more likel...
May 22, 2026
Province Reminds Well Owners: Testing Your Water Is Your Responsibility
Manitoba officials are reminding rural property owners that if you rely on a private well, you are responsible for testing your own drinking water. The province says regular testing is the only way to catch contamination early, especially during spring runoff, heavy rain, or any time the water appears cloudy, tastes di...
May 22, 2026
Mon May 25
Brandon, MB, Canada
24°CFeels Like: 25°C
Wind/Dir: 9 KM/H-NE
Humidity: 44%
Pressure: 1010 MB
Partly cloudy. Feels like 25°C. Wind 9 km/h NE. Pressure 1010 mb. Visibility 24 km. UV index 7.
Last Updated: 1:11 PM (Time Zone: America/Winnipeg)
Mon May 25
28°C10°CFeels Like: 24°C
Wind/Dir: 11 KM/H-NE
Humidity: 48%
Sunny. Feels like 24°C. Pressure 1009 mb. Wind 11 km/h NE. UV index 7.
Tue May 26
27°C12°CFeels Like: 23°C
Wind/Dir: 24 KM/H-ESE
Humidity: 45%
Sunny. Feels like 23°C. Pressure 1011 mb. Wind 24 km/h ESE. UV index 7.
Wed May 27
29°C12°CFeels Like: 24°C
Wind/Dir: 24 KM/H-E
Humidity: 50%
Sunny. Feels like 24°C. Pressure 1015 mb. Wind 24 km/h E. UV index 7.
Thu May 28
31°C17°CFeels Like: 29°C
Wind/Dir: 19 KM/H-SSW
Humidity: 37%
Sunny. Feels like 29°C. Pressure 1014 mb. Wind 19 km/h SSW. UV index 8.
Fri May 29
29°C18°CFeels Like: 28°C
Wind/Dir: 25 KM/H-SE
Humidity: 47%
Sunny. Feels like 28°C. Pressure 1011 mb. Wind 25 km/h SE.
Sat May 30
26°C18°CFeels Like: 26°C
Wind/Dir: 26 KM/H-SE
Humidity: 56%
Sunny. Feels like 26°C. Pressure 1015 mb. Wind 26 km/h SE.
Sun May 31
17°C14°CFeels Like: 16°C
Wind/Dir: 18 KM/H-S
Humidity: 82%
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Pressure 1022 mb. Wind 18 km/h S.
