Category Archives: News

Brandon Police Service Media Release - July 17
Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful of your well-being and consider whether or not engaging with th...
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Trio of Wheat Kings off to Hockey Canada Camps
The Brandon Wheat Kings have been on a long run of international representation, with players taking part in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, and World Junior Championship over...
Rob Mahon Jul 17, 2025 Jaxon Jacobson is one of three Wheat Kings heading to Hockey Canada camps as per the announcement from Hockey Canada today. (Photo by Scramble Studio)

Brandon Mayor comments on provincial ankle monitor funding
The provincial government has announced they will put enough money forward to add 100 ankle monitors to track offenders out on bail. Some of those monitors will help fulfill a promise that the provinc...
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Tim Hortons Camp Day raises over $20,500 in Brandon
Tim Hortons Camp Day raised $20,536 among the chain's three stores in Brandon. The annual event raises funds to allow underserved youth to experience camp programs designed to build confidence, leader...
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News Headlines - Thursday, July 17th
Brandon University's medical program is doubling in size - the government is adding 10 more seats to train doctors. The province is also spending $3.3-million to renovate the 55-year-old Brodie Scienc...
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Survey suggests some Manitobans support higher hydro rates and appliance use at night - The Canadian Press
Some Manitobans appear willing to pay higher electricity rates and shift their energy use to nighttime, an opinion poll commissioned by Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro suggests. The findings come as the ut...
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State of emergency remains in latest Fire Bulletin
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the province remains at a moderate to high fire danger level, with small pockets of reduced fire danger observed. Manitoba Wildfire Service has cancelled all burn...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release July 16
Theft Under $5000 On July 15th at 8:40AM Brandon Police Service (BPS) members attended a residence in the 200 block of 27th Street and arrested a 29-year-old female for a theft from a store in the 800...
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Genesis Hospitality donates $30,000 to wildfire relief
A Brandon business is pitching in to help those affected by wildfires in northern Manitoba, many of whom have been evacuated to the Brandon area. Genesis Hospitality Management has announced they will...
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Key components of Keystone Centre renamed for Assiniboine Credit Union
Two of the largest venues in Westman are getting renamed. This morning, Assiniboine Credit Union announced that two new names, Assiniboine Credit Union Place and Assiniboine Credit Union Agricultural ...
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