🧡 Truth and Reconciliation Day Draws Record Crowd in Brandon
Hundreds gathered in Brandon for Truth and Reconciliation Day, walking from the Riverbank Discovery Centre to the former residential school site. Organizers say record participation reflects growing public engagement in reconciliation and support for survivors.
📜 Province Acquires Turtle Crossing Campgrounds
Manitoba has officially acquired Turtle Crossing Campgrounds, a site believed to contain the graves of dozens of former residential school students. Premier Wab Kinew unveiled a commemorative plaque before taking part in Brandon’s Truth and Reconciliation Day events.
💵 Minimum Wage Rises Across Manitoba
Manitoba’s minimum wage is up 35 cents to $16.40 an hour as new rates take effect in five provinces. Alberta remains unchanged at $15 an hour, where it has stood since 2019.
📉 Liquor & Lotteries Sees Fourth Straight Profit Decline
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries reports profits fell by $6 million over the past year. The decline marks a fourth consecutive annual drop despite increased cannabis sales.
🏛️ PC Party Names Interim Leader
Konrad Narth is the new interim leader of Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives following Obby Khan’s departure from caucus. Narth says he won’t seek the leadership permanently and maintains the party remains united.
🌾 Harvest Momentum Slows Across Manitoba
Rain, thunderstorms and severe weather continue to slow Manitoba’s harvest progress, especially in the Southwest and Interlake. Despite delays, crop conditions remain largely stable with cereals maturing and canola harvest underway.
🏥 PMH Reduces ALC Bed Usage
Prairie Mountain Health is the only health region in Manitoba to reduce alternate level of care bed usage. ALC occupancy dropped from 32.3 to 26.9 per cent thanks to improved patient flow and expanded supports.
🐾 Coyote Activity Prompts Warning Near Softball Complex
Brandon Animal Control is monitoring increased coyote activity near the Ashley Neufeld Softball Complex. Residents are urged to keep pets and children close and report sightings to Animal Control.
⚠️ Drug Alert Issued After Contaminated Cocaine Found
A public health alert has been issued in Westman after testing found cocaine heavily contaminated with levamisole. Health officials say users have reported illness and skin lesions linked to the substance.
🚓 Man Arrested After Three Downtown Assaults
Brandon police have charged a 50-year-old man after three alleged assaults in the downtown area Tuesday. Investigators believe the same suspect was involved in all three incidents.
📸 Laurier Community Centre Wins $5,000 Upgrade
A Laurier-area farmer has won Manitoba’s Hometown Roots Contest, securing a $5,000 renovation grant for the community centre. The volunteer-run facility is located north of Neepawa.
🚀 Canadian Astronaut Set for ISS Launch
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station this morning, weather permitting. The six-month mission highlights ongoing international cooperation in space exploration.
