The province’s preferred design for a safety upgrade to the intersection of Highway 1 and 5 near Carberry got a huge ‘no’ at a open house last night. Locals said the restricted crossing U-turn, or RCUT design, is confusing and dangerous, and they want an overpass. Officials say an RCUT is safe because it has fewer points of conflict for possible collisions, and will cost a fifth of the price of a $100-million dollar overpass. The government promised more safety features at the intersection after a deadly crash in 2023 that claimed the lives of 17 seniors.
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The Brandon Police Service is getting nine new 2025 vehicles. Council approved spending almost $923,000 for the cruisers from Kelleher Ford which includes installing upgrades like bumpers, guards, radios and computers.
Police cars are typically replaced every three years due to high kilometres and type of use.
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Manitoba Public Insurance has applied to raise basic rates for 2026-27 by just over 2% – or about $21.00 more a year on average. MPI says it needs the increase to cover rising claims costs. The corporation also wants to add a ‘Level 20’ to its Driver Safety Rating scale that would save drivers 53% on insurance costs.
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A Manitoba senior lost $2-million in life savings to a crypto scam. The Securities Commission is warning about the scam involving a fraudulent and unregistered business called Fargo Investor. The agency says these ruthless scammers can spend years trying to drain your bank account.
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The City of Brandon has scaled back replacing children’s playgrounds in order to pay for a new clubhouse at the Maple Leaf Foods Sports Complex. It’ll upgrade one playground in each of the next two years, instead of the usual two a year. Council approved using half-a-million dollars from the parks reserve to help fund the $3.8-million clubhouse, which is set to open next month.
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According to the Manitoba Wildfire Service – the majority of the province remains at a low fire danger, with the exception of the northwest area, which is at a high risk. Crews continue to battle 18 active wildfires. The improving conditions have allowed Flin Flon evacuees to return home, and the province has re-opened more parks.
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There’s been a small increase in measles infections in the province. Health officials report three new cases in June, bringing the total to 108 this year. You’re being urged to check your vaccination status and get the vaccine to help prevent the spread of measles.
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Typically you don’t reach for milk to quench your thirst.
Image – Will Ferrell in Anchorman – The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Well, maybe it’s not a bad choice. Researchers have found beverages with a little bit of sugar, fat or protein do a better job of keeping us hydrated – and for longer…so, milk is better than water. Juice and pop are less hydrating: too much sugar – and beer is better than whiskey because you’re ingesting more fluid with beer.
