Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Manitoba Government warns of air quality risks from smoke
The worst wildfire season in Manitoba in 30 years has far-reaching consequences throughout the province, including in many areas not directly threatened by fire. With that in mind, the provincial gove...
Jul 11, 2025 Wildfire smoke can dramatically lower the air quality.
Province promises more funding for Oak Lake project
An ongoing project with the Souris River Watershed District is going to get a boost from the provincial government, according to an announcement from Premier Wab Kinew today. In the announcement, Kine...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release July 11
IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) On July 11th at 2:58AM First Nation Safety Officers reported a disturbance due to an intoxicated male at a hotel in the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue. The 34-y...
Jul 11, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Rested, revitalized, ready to go: Odut ready to make mark after injury-marred first season
It's a 30-degree sunny day in early July, but you could forgive Easton Odut for feeling a little impatient to get back to hockey. The 2007-born forward with the Brandon Wheat Kings hasn't played since...
Jul 10, 2025 Easton Odut is healthy again and can't wait to start his second season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Province pledges $500,000 more for Spruce Woods Housing Co-Op
Citing an investment in affordable housing in the WestMan region, the provincial government announced today they were putting half a million dollars more into the Spruce Woods Housing Co-Op at 30 Brae...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release July 10
Arrest Warrants / IPDA / Breach of the Peace In the last 24 hours three individuals were arrested due to their warrants being executed. One individual was arrested for Intoxicated Persons Detention Ac...
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Part of Atikaki Provincial Park closes per latest Fire Bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the majority of the province continues to be at a high and extreme fire danger level and anticipates challenging conditions as existing fires continue to grow. Ma...
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City of Brandon, Westman Immigration Service to team up for youth program
The City of Brandon and Westman Immigrant Services (WIS) are teaming up to bring a new youth program to Brandon, and according them, it will be the first program of its kind in the entire province. Th...
Jul 09, 2025 Image courtesy City of Brandon
Most of province now at high or very high fire danger in latest Fire Bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the majority of the province continues to be at a high and very-high fire danger level, with the northern part of the province having the most potential for the s...
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Brandon Shoppers Mall site of latest potential measles exposure
In the latest measles update from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care, visitors to the Brandon Shoppers Mall at the end of June are being asked to monitor for symptoms. According to the releas...
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