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Assiniboine College hosts Brandon graduation
With the academic year now done, Assiniboine College is prepared to send another group of graduates out into the work force. This year's list of graduates was over 2200 names long. According to the college, they celebrated some 1793 of those graduates this month, and the largest of their graduation ceremonies took plac...
Jun 12, 2026
Brandon Pride to begin weekend with bus to Winkler
Pembina Valley Pride is hosting a pride rally in Winkler for the first time, and Brandon Pride is going to be there to show their support. Brandon Pride is sending a bus to Winkler tomorrow full of supporters, and paid for by donations from the community. That bus will leave at 9:30 AM and return at 5:00 PM. "It's...
Jun 12, 2026
Brandon Police Service Media Release June 12
Warrant Execution x2 At 3:05 pm, officers were patrolling in the 400 block of 10th st and recognized two female suspects who were wanted on outstanding warrants of arrest. The two females 18 years and 15 years were arrested on the strength of their warrants and held for court in the morning. Warrant Execution At 03:10 ...
Jun 12, 2026
News - Friday, June 12. 2026
💧 Brandon Eyes Water & Wastewater Rate Hike Brandon City Council will review a proposed water and wastewater rate increase at Monday's meeting. The city says the hike would cost an average family of four about $5 more per month. 🏛️ New Chamber President Outlines "Future‑Ready" Vision Emelio Brow...
Jun 12, 2026
Hold‑and‑Secure Triggered After Man Points Handgun at Teens in Portage
Portage la Prairie RCMP are investigating after a man allegedly pointed a firearm at two people inside a hotel on Saskatchewan Avenue West Tuesday afternoon. Police say a teenaged couple had argued with a male they knew, and during the confrontation he pulled out a handgun and aimed it at the male victim before leaving...
Jun 12, 2026
Tourism Westman holds Tribute to Tourism Awards Gala
27 nominees and dozens of sponsors and guests gathered at the Backyard on Aberdeen on the night of Thursday, June 11 to celebrate the best of Westman's tourism industry and recognize winners in nine categories. Awards for categories ranging from large events to small businesses to volunteers took centre stage at the ga...
Jun 12, 2026












