Boil‑Water Advisory in Chater
A boil‑water advisory remains in effect for Chater after a power outage last Friday caused a loss of pressure in the distribution system. The advisory will stay in place until repairs, flushing, and bacterial testing confirm the water is safe.
Fire Bans and Burning Rules Across Westman
RM of Cornwallis
A Level 2 fire ban remains in effect, prohibiting all open burning and suspending existing permits. Only enclosed, supervised fire‑pit appliances are allowed.
RM of Elton
The Level 2 ban has been lifted, but all open‑air fires still require a permit and explicit municipal approval. Burning without authorization may result in enforcement action and fines.
Residents across Westman are urged to check their municipality’s website before burning.
School Trustee Webinars
The Manitoba School Boards Association is hosting two virtual webinars for potential school‑trustee candidates. Sessions run May 27 and June 1, from 6–8 p.m., with no registration required. Get the link for the webinar here.
Carberry Community Planning Session
Carberry is inviting residents to a June 6 Community Focus Group as part of its long‑term planning toward a population goal of 2,500.
Get more details here.
Ebola Outbreak Worsens in DRC and Uganda
Ebola cases continue to surge, with the WHO warning the outbreak “will get worse before it gets better.” More than 900 infections and 220 deaths have now been reported, and officials say high test‑positivity rates suggest many cases are being missed.
Sioux Valley Day of Action
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation will host a Survivor‑led Day of Action on May 27, calling for long‑term federal support for residential school searches. The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Brandon Residential School site.
CAA Worst Roads List Coming Thursday
Manitoba drivers are waiting to see which routes top CAA’s Worst Roads list. Last year, Brandon’s 26th Street and Richmond Avenue ranked 6th and 9th.
Canada Launches National Aerial Firefighting Fleet
Ottawa has unveiled Canada’s first national aerial firefighting fleet — 10 leased aircraft for the 2026 season under a $317‑million program to boost provincial wildfire response.
Canadian Airlines Cut Routes
Air Canada is slashing routes starting June 1, with U.S. flights making up more than half the cuts and all Cuba service cancelled. Mexico and Colombia routes are also affected as the airline resets its schedule through March 2027.
WestJet trimmed 50 positions earlier this spring and is about to pull back even harder, cutting 24 U.S. routes along with flights to Cuba, Mexico, and Colombia through next March.
Brandon Summer Fair Setup Underway
Crews are preparing the Keystone Centre for the Brandon Summer Fair, running June 3–7. All major attractions remain on schedule.
Canadians Split on AI in Health Care
A new Liaison poll finds nearly half of Canadians have used an AI chatbot for medical advice — but only 13% are comfortable with AI diagnosing or prescribing without a doctor. Most say they’d rather wait two weeks for a human than get an instant AI diagnosis.
New Interactive Sidewalk in Souris
The interactive sidewalk at the Heart of the Crescent in Souris is now complete, adding games and activities for families as the project enters its third year.
$3.5M “Building Up Manitoba” Program Launches
Ottawa and Manitoba have launched the $3.5‑million Building Up Manitoba Program, offering employers up to $100,000 for workforce training and HR planning. Get full details here.
Insolvencies Hit Highest Level Since 2009
Equifax reports Canada’s insolvencies have climbed nearly 19% year‑over‑year in the first quarter. Homeowner insolvencies rose more than 11% from last quarter, highlighting growing financial strain.
