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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 ...
11h 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...
11h 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...
15h 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...
16h 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...
17h ago

California Dreamin': Ducks roll out red carpet for McQueen after tenth overall selection
Many players at the NHL draft describe their experience as a whirlwind. For Roger McQueen, that description would be more literal than for most. The 2006-born forward had no sooner finished his post-selection interviews after being taken tenth overall by the Anaheim Ducks than, like something out of a movie, he was bei...
Jun 30, 2025