🏛️ 207 Brandon Employees Earn Six‑Figure Salaries
More than 200 City of Brandon employees earned six‑figure incomes last year, according to the latest compensation disclosure report. A total of 207 employees topped $100,000, led by Deputy Police Chief Greg Hebert at just over $209,000.
🏗️ Ground Broken on 72‑Unit Housing Project
A new government‑funded 72‑unit housing development at 12th & Pacific is officially underway. Mayor Jeff Fawcett says more projects will be announced soon and credits the development community for keeping timelines tight.
🦟 Mosquito Fogging Not Required This Week
The City of Brandon says fogging thresholds were not met, meaning no fogging will take place this week. Trap counts failed to reach the required average of 1,000 nuisance mosquitoes per trap, and no single trap exceeded 2,000. Flooding has also left some standing‑water areas inaccessible for treatment.
🌊 Missing Nutimik Lake Brothers Recovered
Both brothers who went missing at Nutimik Lake last weekend have now been recovered. Staff Sgt. Corey Meyers of Lac du Bonnet RCMP thanked the roughly 20 volunteer watercraft crews who assisted in the search. The recovery concluded just before 8 p.m. Thursday.
🧩 Hundreds Join Search for Missing Calgary Boy
Hundreds of volunteers are searching for 11‑year‑old Parker, a Calgary boy with autism who is non‑verbal. Searchers say they’re motivated by community spirit and a desire to support the family.
🌸 Peace Gardens Attendance Down, Signature Event Hopes to Boost Visits
Canadian visits to the International Peace Gardens have declined since last year, but CEO Tim Chapman hopes the annual Handshake Across the Border event will help turn numbers around. Last year’s event drew 300 people — organizers hope to double that on Saturday, August 8, during the Summer Floral Celebration. More details available here.
🌐 U.S. Tariffs Target 60+ Countries, Including Canada
The U.S. is imposing new forced‑labour‑related tariffs on more than 60 countries, including a 10% levy on Canada. CUSMA‑compliant goods remain exempt. Ottawa disputes Washington’s claim that Canada is not adequately enforcing its forced‑labour import ban.
🛒 Province Urges Empire to Fully Drop Restrictive Covenants
Manitoba is urging Empire (Sobeys’ parent company) to go further after announcing it will stop using property controls that limit competitors from opening nearby stores. The province wants all existing restrictive covenants removed, building on legislation passed last year banning the practice in future land sales.
📞 Bell Scrutinized After Fibre Cut Causes 9‑1‑1 Outage
A construction‑related fibre cut caused an hours‑long 9‑1‑1 outage outside Winnipeg, disrupting backup systems. Premier Wab Kinew calls the recurring outages unacceptable and says Prime Minister Mark Carney will raise the issue with telecom executives.
🔪 Brandon Man Charged After Knife Incident at Town Centre
A 37‑year‑old Brandon man faces multiple charges after allegedly pushing security staff and producing a pocketknife during a disturbance at The Town Centre Wednesday afternoon. He was arrested shortly afterward in a nearby park and remains in custody.
🚨 RCMP Searching for Woman Accused in Violent Assault
RCMP are searching for a 37‑year‑old Carman woman accused of assaulting a man, tying him up with cords and duct tape, and stealing his truck. The 59‑year‑old victim was treated in hospital. The truck has been recovered, but the suspect remains at large. More details and a photo of the woman is available here.
🌾 Producers Still Battling Excess Moisture After Wet Spring
Hot, dry weather is finally arriving — but many producers in southwestern Manitoba are still dealing with thousands of acres of unseeded or saturated land. Insurance claims continue to mount, with concerns about crop quality, disease pressure, and the ability to complete critical field operations during a key stage of the growing season.
