Author Archives: Rob Mahon
Manitoba Museum among latest locations in provincial measles update
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care has identified two new locations of exposure to measles, and are warning the public, especially those who were there at select times, to monitor for symptom...
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Premier offers congratulations to first responders, donors, on Day of Caring
What Premier Wab Kinew called a "challenging time" for the province of Manitoba has also helped out bring out the best in some of the province's citizens. The Premier offered an update on the wildfire...
Jun 05, 2025 Image - File Photo - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew - Q Country/Star FM News
Manitoban government attempting to recruit American healthcare workers
A new marketing campaign from the Government of Manitoba will soon be underway, but it won't be Manitobans that see it up close. The provincial government launched a new campaign this week in Michigan...
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Province, Feds to match Red Cross donations for wildfire victims
As evacuees flee wildfires in Manitoba, and as donations begin to come in to support them, two levels of government have pledged to make every donation even more impactful. In a release on the afterno...
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RCMP, Brandon Police offering safety tips to evacuees
As thousands of Manitobans are forced to flee their homes due to wildfires, RCMP and local police services will be distributing a pamphlet with advice in it to help evacuees stay safe in their tempora...
Jun 04, 2025 Image courtesy RCMP.
Virden Theatre among five projects to get funding from Sunrise Credit Union
The Virden Auditorium Theatre Restoration Project is one of five infrastructure or cultural projects in Westman receiving funding from Sunrise Credit Union's Building Communities grant program, the co...
Jun 04, 2025 Brandon's Christian Heritage School was one of the five projects to receive funding from Sunrise Credit Union. (Image courtesy Sunrise Credit Union)
VIDEO: Wheat Kings draft pick Mark Munday talks scary injury, staying close to home
Rob Mahon, voice of the Wheat Kings, sat down with recent Wheat Kings' draft pick Mark Munday to talk being drafted by the team closest to his home town, a scary mid-season injury, and hearing from so...
Jun 04, 2025 Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings
Wildfire Update: RCMP say five northern communities evacuated
The wildfires threatening Flin Flon and the surrounding area have forced evacuations for several northern communities in Manitoba. According to a release from Manitoba RCMP, evacuations of Flin Flon a...
Jun 02, 2025 Image courtesy RCMP.
12 active wildfires in Manitoba's latest Fire Bulletin
According to the latest bulletin from the provincial government, there are 12 active fires in Manitoba for a total of 87 so far this season. In their 12th bulletin of the season, the province said the...
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Wages for early childhood educators in Manitoba to rise
In an effort to recruit and retain more early childhood educators, federal Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu and Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announce...
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