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Brandon, MB, Canada
-12 °C Light Freezing Drizzle, Light Snow, Mist, Low Drifting Snow
Stories & Information
Manitoba Invests $500K to Help Local Businesses Expand Across Canada
The Manitoba government is putting $500,000 toward interprovincial trade missions aimed at helping local businesses break into more Canadian markets. The funding, announced today by Finance Minister Adrien Sala and Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses, is part of Budget 2026 and is designed to ...
9h ago
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In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, March 25
And so everyone's favourite time of year in the hockey world begins. For the teams fighting it out at the bottom of the playoff picture, some of whom often don't clinch until the last possible moment, the playoffs represent a brief but still potent sigh of relief as one of the goals they've worked toward is achieved. N...
9h ago
RCMP search for missing 13-year-old female
On March 24, Amaranth RCMP received a report of a missing 13-year-old female. Cleora Roulette was last seen at her residence in Langruth this morning at 4:30 am. It is believed that she may be in Portage la Prairie or Ebb and Flow First Nation (Ka-ka-kwe-ke-je-ong). RCMP are concerned for her well-being. Cleora is abou...
11h ago
Brandon School Division Renews Call for School‑Zone Safety as Traffic Risks Rise
As arrival and dismissal times grow busier across Brandon, the Brandon School Division is urging families and caregivers to take extra caution in school zones. With more students walking, biking, or being driven to school, traffic volume has increased steadily in recent years-bringing heightened risks and more reports ...
12h ago
Minimum Wage Increase
Canada's Federal Minimum Wage Set to Increase April 1st Federally regulated workers will see another boost to their paycheques this spring as the Government of Canada raises the federal minimum wage to $18.15 per hour on April 1st, 2026. The increase-up from the current $17.75-is part of an annual cost‑of‑living ad...
13h ago
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Manitoba Budget 2026: Key Highlights
Manitoba's 2026 budget focuses on lowering everyday costs, strengthening health care, and supporting long‑term economic growth. The province says the plan reflects priorities raised by Manitobans and aims to build "a healthier, more affordable Manitoba for families." Health Care Investments Health care rema...
15h ago
Current Conditions: Brandon, MB, Canada
-12 °C
Light Freezing Drizzle, Light Snow, Mist, Low Drifting Snow
NE @ 20 km/h
85 %
0.1 mm
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