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Brandon Police Service to test Emergency Alerting System Wednesday afternoon
The Brandon Police Service will be conducting a test of the Brandon Emergency Alerting System today at 4:40 pm. The Emergency Alerting System tests are conducted on the first Wednesday of each Month.
6h ago

Manitoban government attempting to recruit American healthcare workers
A new marketing campaign from the Government of Manitoba will soon be underway, but it won't be Manitobans that see it up close. The provincial government launched a new campaign this week in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota to attract healthcare workers from those states. In a release today, Health, ...
6h ago

Province, Feds to match Red Cross donations for wildfire victims
As evacuees flee wildfires in Manitoba, and as donations begin to come in to support them, two levels of government have pledged to make every donation even more impactful. In a release on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4, the Federal government and the Government of Manitoba announced they would match every dollar d...
7h ago

RCMP, Brandon Police offering safety tips to evacuees
As thousands of Manitobans are forced to flee their homes due to wildfires, RCMP and local police services will be distributing a pamphlet with advice in it to help evacuees stay safe in their temporary new homes. In a release, RCMP said they will work with Brandon Police, Winnipeg Police, and the Manitoba First Nation...
10h ago

Virden Theatre among five projects to get funding from Sunrise Credit Union
The Virden Auditorium Theatre Restoration Project is one of five infrastructure or cultural projects in Westman receiving funding from Sunrise Credit Union's Building Communities grant program, the company announced today. According to a release from Sunrise, the theatre restoration will receive a grant of $20,000 thro...
10h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release - June 4th
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. IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) On June 3rd at 12:46PM BPS members were call...
11h ago