Category Archives: News

News - Monday, May 11, 2026
Brandon Police have increased foot and bike patrols downtown as part of a spring visibility push aimed at curbing crime and strengthening support for residents and businesses as warmer weather brings ...
Frank McGwire 14m ago Pattison Media

Street Sweeping Triggers Temporary Road Closures Across Brandon
The City of Brandon has issued new No Parking restrictions for Monday, May 11, as crews continue their annual street sweeping program across residential areas. The temporary parking ban will be in eff...
Frank McGwire 51m ago

Fast‑Moving Water Forces Safety Closures Along Brandon's Assiniboine
Rising outflow from the Shellmouth Dam has pushed water levels higher along the Assiniboine River, with provincial officials warning the river is expected to crest this weekend. Even after the peak, l...
Frank McGwire 1h ago Screenshot

Burn Bans Spread Around Brandon as Manitoba Mobilizes for Early Fire Season
Manitoba is bracing for an unusually early start to wildfire season, activating additional wildfire crews and aircraft as dry conditions push much of the province into a heightened risk zone. Provinci...
Frank McGwire 2h ago

Canadians Say They're Done With TV Stereotypes, New WGC Survey Finds
Canadians are tired of being reduced to clichs on American television, according to a new Writers Guild of Canada survey that digs into how viewers feel they're portrayed - and what they actually want...
Frank McGwire 3h ago choreograph / Depositphotos.com

Health officials encouraging updated vaccinations after Hepatitis A outbreak
An upswing in cases of hepatitis A has Manitoba health officials asking the public to review their vaccination records and get up to date in order to protect themselves. According to a release, public...
Rob Mahon May 08, 2026 ID 131140168 © Tero Vesalainen | Dreamstime.com

Brandon Police Service Media Release May 8
Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours three individuals from separate incidents were arrested due to Breach of the Peace. They were each brought to BPS detention cells to prevent the continuation o...
Rob Mahon May 08, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service

Pick by Pick: Introducing the eight players the Wheat Kings selected on day two of the draft
Two straight days of zoom meetings, phone calls, anticipation, deliberation, and debate netted the Brandon Wheat Kings nine young players who they hope will one day be cornerstones of their organizati...
Rob Mahon May 08, 2026 Day two of the WHL draft began for the Wheat Kings with defenseman Marko Malbasa in the second round. (Image courtesy Brandon Wheat Kings)

Brandon Chamber Gala Draws One of Its Largest Crowds Ever - Winners Listed Here
The Brandon Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala celebrated its 143rd year last night inside the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre, where 500 people gathered - making it one of the bestattended...
Frank McGwire May 08, 2026

News - Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday News Roundup: Crime, Health Pressures, Retail Closures, and Community Highlights Across Manitoba Brandon Police say a 16yearold boy has been arrested after allegedly extorting a female y...
Frank McGwire May 08, 2026 Pattison Media












