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Heat Warning issued for City of Brandon - Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for the City of Brandon. The weather office says humidex values reaching 40 are expected. A hot and humid air mass will move into southern Manitoba on Thursday with the most humid weather of the summer so far expected by Friday. Relief is expected by Saturday as a cold front...
13h ago
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Figures suggest six-figure payout for former Manitoba Hydro CEO - The Canadian Press
The former head of Manitoba Hydro was paid just over $881,000 last year, despite being dismissed six weeks into the year. Jay Grewal's earnings in previous years, where she had worked a full year, ranged from $500,000 to $546,000. The amount last year, revealed in an annual Manitoba Hydro compensation report, suggests ...
14h ago

Swan River RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 10
On July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a head-on collision that took place on highway 10, 1.5 km north of Road 224 North. When officers arrived on scene two vehicles were observed in the east side of the ditch, one of them overturned. EMS and the local Fire department were tending to th...
15h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release - July 2nd
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 Warrants In the last 24 hours five arrest warrants were executed. Mischief Und...
19h ago

Valleyview Co-op's Oak River, Manitoba store closes permanently
Valleyview Co-op has announced the permanent closure of its food store in Oak River, Manitoba, effective immediately. According to a media release today, the decision was made following a detailed review by management and the Board of Directors, who voted in favour of closure. Over the past year, Valleyview Co-op has e...
20h ago

News Headlines - Wednesday, July 2nd
Brandon's Downtown Summer Market officially opens today and will run every Wednesday until September. The 900 block of Rosser Avenue will be shutdown from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. for what the Downtown Biz says will be a mini-festival. The Market will not only feature vendors and produce, but also buskers, live music, a child...
21h ago