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Fri Jul 24
Brandon, MB, Canada
17°CClear
Stories & Information
Eligibility for free Hepatitis vaccine expanded in Manitoba
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care advises that the criteria for free hepatitis A vaccines have been updated amid the ongoing hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba. The outbreak, declared in April 2025, initially affected several communities in northern Manitoba and has evolved to include cases in communities acros...
9h ago
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Province commits millions to playgrounds, including in WestMan
The Manitoba government announced today they have committed $3 million through their Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Play Structure Fund to revamping playgrounds across the province, and many of the structures receiving the funds are right here in WestMan. According to Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister ...
9h ago
City to begin work on 1st Street water main replacement next week
Partial lane closures will be in effect as the City of Brandon begins a water main replacement on 1st Street next week, running between Louise and Van Horne Avenues. In a release, the city said the project will involve upgrading aging underground infrastructure, including installation of new watermain piping, valves, h...
12h ago
Brandon Police Service Media Release, July 24
Arrest Warrants Over the past 24 hours, four individuals were arrested on outstanding Warrants for Arrest. One individual was released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date, while three were held in BPS detention cells for court in the morning on July 24th, 2026. Firearms Search Warrant Results in Charges MI...
13h ago
Manitoba Expands Global Trade Reach with New Representatives in Europe and Mexico
Manitoba is widening its global reach with new trade representative offices in Europe and Mexico-an expansion the province says will strengthen market access and support long‑term economic resilience. The move, announced by Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses, adds two new international posi...
14h ago
News - Friday, July 24, 2026
🏛️ 207 Brandon Employees Earn Six‑Figure Salaries More than 200 City of Brandon employees earned six‑figure incomes last year, according to the latest compensation disclosure report. A total of 207 employees topped $100,000, led by Deputy Police Chief Greg Hebert at just over $209,000. 🏗️ Ground Broken on...
14h ago
Fri Jul 24
Brandon, MB, Canada
17°CWind/Dir: 8 KM/H-N
Humidity: 94%
Pressure: 1008 MB
Clear. Wind 8 km/h N. Visibility 16 km. Pressure 1008 mb. Air quality 3 - Low risk.
Last Updated: 11:22 PM (Time Zone: America/Winnipeg)
Fri Jul 24
Tonight
16°CLowPrecipitation: 30%
Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this evening then clear. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Local smoke this evening. Fog patches overnight. Low 16.
Sat Jul 25
Day
32°CHighSunny. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 32. Humidex 41. UV index 8 or very high.
Night
17°CLowClear. Increasing cloudiness before morning. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 17.
Sun Jul 26
Day
30°CHighPrecipitation: 60%
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 30.
Night
16°CLowClear. Low 16.
Mon Jul 27
Day
31°CHighSunny. High 31.
Night
16°CLowClear. Low 16.
Tue Jul 28
Day
31°CHighSunny. High 31.
Night
16°CLowPrecipitation: 30%
Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 16.
Wed Jul 29
Day
31°CHighSunny. High 31.
Night
16°CLowClear. Low 16.
Thu Jul 30
Day
30°CHighSunny. High 30.
