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Sat Jul 4
Brandon, MB, Canada
26°CPartly Cloudy
Stories & Information
RCMP arrest armed male for alleged threats
An 18-year-old man from Crane River First Nation faces weapons and threat-related charges after an arrest by Ste Rose du Lac RCMP over the weekend. According to police, at about 5:30 PM on June 28, they were called to a report of an armed adult male who had come to a house on the Crane River First Nation and threatened...
Jul 03, 2026
"I've been waiting my whole life": Brandon native White joins Wheat Kings coaching staff
It took a little longer than a young Ryan White might have planned, but what was always meant to be is about to be: he is going to be a Brandon Wheat King. The Brandon native and former AAA Wheat King was announced as the newest member of the team's coaching staff today, joining them as an assistant coach. Though he wa...
Jul 03, 2026
News - Friday, July 3, 2026
🌧️ Widespread Flooding Forces Emergencies Across Parkland & Interlake Flooding across Manitoba's Parkland and Interlake regions has pushed 30 communities into states of emergency, washed out more than 50 provincial roads, and triggered major evacuations - including 150 homes in Swan River, where the mayor has ...
Jul 03, 2026
Brandon Police Service Media Release, July 3
Breach of Peace In the last 24 hours three individuals were arrested and held in the Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells for Breach of Peace. They will be released once sober. Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours three individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One individual was h...
Jul 03, 2026
Westman‑Made Princess & The Dragon Celebrated Again on Global Festival Circuit
The Princess & The Dragon, a Manitoba‑made psychological horror feature, is continuing its remarkable run on the international festival circuit - earning its second major award in just over a month and solidifying director Miles S. Crossman as one of Westman's rising creative forces. Crossman, who wrote, directed...
Jul 03, 2026
Manitoba Records Third Motorcycle Death of 2026 as Fatality Numbers Trend Lower
Manitoba Records Third Motorcycle Fatality of 2026 Near Lac du Bonnet A 58-year-old Whitemouth man has become Manitoba's third motorcycle fatality of 2026 after RCMP say he was found in a ditch along Highway 11 near Lac du Bonnet. According to investigators, the rider had failed to return home, prompting concern before...
Jul 03, 2026
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Sat Jul 4
Brandon, MB, Canada
26°CFeels Like: 33°C
Wind/Dir: 10 KM/H-E
Humidity: 65%
Pressure: 1015 MB
Partly Cloudy. Feels like 33°C. Wind 10 km/h E. Visibility 24 km. Pressure 1015 mb. Air quality 2 - Low risk.
Last Updated: 6:05 PM (Time Zone: America/Winnipeg)
Sat Jul 4
Tonight
15°CLowPartly cloudy. Low 15.
Sun Jul 5
Day
30°CHighPrecipitation: 40%
Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon then 40 percent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h in the morning. High 30. Humidex 38. UV index 8 or very high.
Night
16°CLowShowers with thunderstorms. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light after midnight. Low 16.
Mon Jul 6
Day
24°CHighShowers. High 24.
Night
12°CLowClear. Low 12.
Tue Jul 7
Day
23°CHighIncreasing cloudiness. High 23.
Night
14°CLowCloudy. Low 14.
Wed Jul 8
Day
25°CHighA mix of sun and cloud. High 25.
Night
13°CLowClear. Low 13.
Thu Jul 9
Day
25°CHighSunny. High 25.
Night
12°CLowClear. Low 12.
Fri Jul 10
Day
26°CHighSunny. High 26.
