Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett says the city is riding a wave of strong growth, highlighting housing, infrastructure and economic development in his State of the City address as Brandon positions itself for a larger regional role.
Manitoba Health has added a new measles exposure site: the Portage District General Hospital ER waiting room on April 13 from 3–6 p.m. Brandon also has two new locations listed on our website. Public Health says the risk is low but urges unvaccinated people who were present to monitor for symptoms.
Brandon firefighters knocked down a small grass fire near Southern Avenue on Wednesday. Crews warn that low snowfall and dry grass are elevating fire risk across Westman and are asking residents to avoid activities that could spark a blaze.
Shots fired into a Fifth Street home early Thursday led Brandon Police to a neighbouring residence, where a 29‑year‑old man was arrested. Officers say he was acting erratically, and a rifle was seized.
The province has approved new Green Team funding for Westman, including $22,500 for Brandon Parks and $2,800 for the Rivers Baseball Association, supporting summer maintenance and youth employment.
Peguis First Nation is preparing for potential evacuations this weekend as major flooding threatens the community. Chief Stan Bird says early action will help reduce panic while officials determine evacuation plans.
Statistics Canada will release March inflation data on Monday, with economists expecting higher gas prices—driven in part by the Iran‑war‑related oil spike—to push inflation to roughly 2.5 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in February.
