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Brandon Police Service Media Release May 20
Obstructs Traffic On May 19th at 9:50AM a male was observed walking on 18th St North wandering in both lanes of traffic with a blanket over his head. Police arrested the 35-year-old male to prevent the continuation of dangerous behavior. The male was held in detention cells to be released with a ticket. Breach of Proba...
13h ago

Road work begins this week on the rest of Brandon's 18th Street - downtown hydration stations up and running
18th Street Construction: Weather permitting, construction on the northbound lane of 18th Street will begin from Aberdeen Avenue on Tuesday, May 20. Please be mindful of reduced speed limits, equipment, and workers in the area. The project will be completed in four stages and includes minor concrete curb repairs, milli...
15h ago

VIDEO: Wheat Kings Second Round Pick Ahmad Fayad talks to Rob Mahon
The second selection by the Wheat Kings in the WHL Prospects Draft, Ahamad Fayad sat down with Voice of the Wheat Kings, Rob Mahon, to talk about a deep playoff run with NAX, coming to Brandon alongside a close friend and billet brother, and the skills that helped him post 81 points in just 36 games this season.
15h ago

News Headlines - Tuesday, May 20th
Inflation in Canada dropped in April - it came in at 1.7%, down from 2.3% in March. We saved at the gas pump: prices were down 18%, but paid more for groceries: food cost 3.8% more. In Manitoba, inflation dropped from 3% to 2.1%. ---------- Canada Post workers are poised to strike by the end of the week. A work stoppag...
15h ago

Manitoba Wildfire Service update - May 19th
In spite of rain and cooler temperatures over the Victoria Day long weekend, the Manitoba Wildfire Service (MWS) advises that risks remain high on a number of existing fires as forests remain dry, and fires in Nopiming and Whiteshell provincial parks remain out of control. The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to res...
20h ago

Brandon Police Service Media Release May 16
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime On May 15th at 12:02PM Police were called regarding a male who had just stolen a child's bike in the area of 1st Street and Pacific Avenue. Police located and arrested a 23-year-old male who was in possession of the bike at Dinsdale Park on 1st Street North. The bike was returne...
May 16, 2025