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Brandon Shoppers Mall site of latest potential measles exposure
In the latest measles update from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, visitors to the Brandon Shoppers Mall at the end of June are being asked to monitor for symptoms. According to the release from the province, a possible measles exposure happened at the mall on June 29 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone who was at...
3h ago

Two student pilots die in mid-air collision near Steinbach
A morning plane crash in the RM of Hanover has left two pilots dead and RCMP investigating the cause of the crash. According to police, they got a call of a mid-air plane collision at about 8:45 AM on July 8. When they, fire personnel, and EMS workers arrived at the scene of the crash, south of Steinbach, they found th...
4h ago

Skeletal remains lead to Dauphin RCMP investigation
A swimmer in the Valley River got a nasty surprise when they were in the shallow area of the water, and Dauphin RCMP are now investigating whether the remains they found are historical or not. In a release today, Dauphin RCMP said they were called to a report of partial skeletal remains in the Valley River not far from...
4h ago

In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog July 8
Whenever I reach out to someone on the hockey operations side for the Brandon Wheat Kings this time of year, whether to set up an interview or just to chat, I always ask how their summer is going, but I try never to ask them if they're having a good offseason. Experience has taught me that for those tasked with buildin...
6h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release July 8
Arrest Warrant On July 7th at 11:55AM a 31-year-old female attended Brandon Police Service (BPS) to turn herself in on her Endorsed Warrant for Arrest. She was arrested and later released by way of Undertaking with a court date of August 11th, 2025. Recovered Stolen Vehicle On July 7th at 9:41AM a report of a stolen 20...
7h ago

RCMP make significant drug seizure in Virden, two men arrested
The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team (MILET) has arrested and charged 2 individuals with Possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs during a traffic stop near Virden. They were in possession of a quantity of drugs believed to be cocaine and methamphetamine. According to an RCMP media release today, MILET b...
8h ago