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News Headlines - Friday, February 21st
Brandon's labour market was the focus of the keynote speech at Thursday's Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Brandon's University's Cora Dupuis said the city experiencing 'out-migration'. She said Brandon saw a 5% drop in population between 2016 and 2021, and recent changes to federal policies on immigration could deter exi...
3h ago

Neepawa RCMP arrest 4 males - recover stolen snowmobile and ATV
On February 13, 2025, at approximately 7:00 am, Neepawa RCMP received a report of suspicious activity on Highway 261, approximately 4 miles west of Glenella. As officers were on route, the Operational Communications Centre (OCC) advised they received two more complaints about suspicious people in the same area as well ...
19h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release - Feb 20th
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with this content is appropriate for you. Arrest Warrant On February 19th at 12:56PM police observed a 31-year-old male in the ...
23h ago

News Headlines - Thursday, February 20th
A 36-year-old Brandon man has received a nine-month custodial sentence for uploading sex videos of his then-pregnant ex-girlfriend to a porn website without her consent. Some videos showed the woman's face and in another, her pregnant belly. Neither the woman nor the accused were named in the decision. The man also rec...
Feb 20, 2025

17th Annual Camp Bridges Weekend set for Circle Square Ranch in Austin, MB in May
Prairie Mountain Health is organizing the 17th annual Camp Bridges, a weekend camp for bereaved children and teens. Camp Bridges will be held at Circle Square Ranch, Austin MB on May 23, 24 and 25th, 2025. The goal of Camp Bridges is to support children and teens with their grief and bereavement. This is achieved throu...
Feb 20, 2025

Children's book by Manitoba premier didn't break conflict rules: commissioner - The Canadian Press
Manitoba's ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn't violate conflict of interest rules in writing a children's book. Jeffrey Schnoor dismissed the complaint by Fort Garry legislature member Mark Wasyliw, who accused Kinew of violating the Conflict of Interest Act. Wasyliw alleged Kinew submitted his children's...
Feb 20, 2025