🚨 Fatal Crash Near Westlake‑Gladstone
A 71‑year‑old woman died in a single‑vehicle crash on Highway 50 after an SUV struck a bird, causing the 76‑year‑old driver to swerve into a water‑filled ditch. RCMP say the driver was uninjured, impairment is not suspected, and the investigation continues.
👮 RCMP Officers Recovering After Melville Shooting
Two RCMP officers were hospitalized with serious injuries after an alleged shooting in Melville. Saskatchewan RCMP say both officers have since been upgraded to stable condition.
⚠️ B.C. Issues Warning Over Anti‑Police Manifesto
Authorities in British Columbia have warned police services nationwide about intelligence suggesting an anti‑police manifesto encouraging violence may be circulating. The alert follows the June 22 fatal shooting of a Montreal police officer.
🚔 Brandon Man Charged After $40K Meth Seizure
A 33‑year‑old man faces trafficking charges after Brandon Police found nearly $40,000 worth of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Officers say they searched the vehicle after spotting unstamped cigarettes and found a sealed 765‑gram bag of meth under the passenger seat. The accused was also allegedly breaching residency conditions.
🔪 Two Arrested After Machete Attack on Sapotaweyak Cree Nation
Swan River RCMP arrested two 19‑year‑olds after a man was attacked with a machete on Sapotaweyak Cree Nation. Police say the suspects approached the victim on an ATV, struck him in the head with a machete, and attempted to run him over. The victim escaped and was treated in hospital. Both suspects were arrested at their homes and remanded into custody.
🛥️ Nearly Half of Boats Fail Invasive Species Inspection
A Fisheries and Oceans Canada “inspection blitz” on the Manitoba–Ontario border found nearly half of boats checked failed invasive‑species rules. One vessel had visible zebra mussels attached.
🐻 Bear Spotted Near Minnedosa’s Dari‑Isle Hill
Another bear has been spotted near Minnedosa — this time in the Dari‑Isle hill area on the west side facing the highway. It’s the second sighting in two weeks, following one near the campground. Officials remind residents to keep their distance, stay calm, back away slowly, and never feed wildlife. For information on reporting bear sightings to Manitoba Conservation, read this article.
🌧️ Westman Soaked; Saskatchewan Faces Severe Weather Threat
Westman is expected to receive up to 50 mm of rain today. Meanwhile, southern and central Saskatchewan face the risk of large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes, with funnel clouds spotted north of Saskatoon.
🔥 Europe & India Hit by Extreme Heat
Europe’s heatwave has turned deadly, with France reporting 40 drowning deaths in a week as people seek relief from temperatures above 40°C across multiple countries. India is also enduring extreme heat, with central and eastern regions still above 40°C until monsoon rains advance.
🤝 United Way Reports $200K Deficit at AGM
The Brandon & District United Way revealed a $200,000 deficit heading into the 2026–27 campaign. CEO Cynamon MyCasiw says they’re still working through their shortlist for a new campaign chair after last year’s campaign raised just over $1 million.
🎓 Brandon Grad Week Underway
It’s a full week of celebrations as Grad Week continues in Brandon. Crocus Plains grads walk today, Neelin tomorrow, and Vincent Massey on Thursday.
🛒 Manitoba Grocery Study Recommends Big Changes
Manitoba’s new grocery study calls for more stores, stronger property‑control rules, and unit pricing. Finance Minister Adrian Sala says the findings will guide efforts to lower food costs. PST will be removed from all groceries on July 1.
🌱 UN Pushes AI Companies on Environmental Impact
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres is urging AI companies to disclose the environmental footprint of their technology and transition data centres to renewable power by 2030.
🏒 Wheat Kings Announce Preseason Schedule
The WHL has released its preseason schedule, with the Brandon Wheat Kings set to play a neutral‑site game for the second straight year — this time in Ochapowace Nation against the Regina Pats. They’ll also host two preseason games at ACU Place, with the full WHL schedule expected later this week.
