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Brandon Police Service Media Release - May 13th
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. Failure to Comply Undertaking On May 12th at 3:00PM two subjects were spotted on a fr...
51m ago

Brandon's Keystone Centre unveils 2025 Strategic Plan
The Board of Directors of Brandon's Keystone Centre has unveiled its 2025 Strategic Plan. In a media release, the board says the plan is a "progressive roadmap intended to strengthen the Centre's role as a community pillar while positioning it for sustainable growth and further community impact." Keystone Cen...
57m ago

News Headlines - Tuesday, May 13th
The first heat wave of the year set some new records across the province. Melita, Emerson, Steinbach, and Portage la Prairie all saw record highs on Sunday, and Winnipeg broke a hot weather record on Monday with 33.8-degrees. It's also very dry; Manitoba has only received a third of the precipitation it normally gets a...
1h ago

MPI expanding high school Driver Z courses due to increased demand
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is increasing access to its popular high school education program, Driver Z, by offering condensed courses in select communities across Manitoba this summer. Now more students will be able to complete the training in less than half the time of the regular program. Driver Z uses a mix of ...
5h ago

Walking to End Violence: Assiniboine College community joins Moose Hide Campaign
Assiniboine College is once again partnering with the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples' Council (BUPAC) to host the Walk to End Violence, taking place Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. starting from Brandon's Princess Park (with the walk beginning at 2 p.m.). Held in support of the Moose Hide Campaign, the walk unites st...
19h ago

WestMan RCMP detachments recover over $45,000 in stolen property
Officers from the Brandon, Carberry, and Souris RCMP detachments were part of an investigation that led to the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen machinery and other goods, the Manitoba RCMP announced today. According to an RCMP release, Brandon RCMP were notified of stolen property in the community of Wh...
20h ago