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Latest fire bulletin from province includes evacuation order
As temperature records break around Manitoba and with little relief so far from rain, the provincial government has issued another fire bulletin, this one with increased fire bans and an evacuation order. "With wildfire conditions continuing to escalate, the province has declared a state of local emergency (SOLE) ...
1h ago

Winnipegger Burzynski foresees personal, team success for Wheat Kings' season ahead
It's the hottest day of the year, with temperature records breaking all over Manitoba, and Grayson Burzynski, fresh off a shift working in that heat for a lawn care and landscaping company, is thinking about hockey. The Winnipeg native came to the Brandon Wheat Kings in a blockbuster trade with the Swift Current Bronco...
2h ago

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...
3h 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...
3h 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...
4h 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 ...
8h ago