Category Archives: News
Teacher‑Ed Applications Surge as Manitoba Removes "Teachables" Requirement - Westman Schools Watching Closely
Manitoba is seeing a sharp rise in applications to university education programs after the province removed the longstanding requirement for major and minor "teachables." The change, introduced to wid...
Apr 28, 2026 University classroom.
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Province Realigns Water Services Board With Direct Impact on Westman Communities
Manitoba is restructuring the Manitoba Water Services Board, shifting it under the Department of Municipal and Northern Relations in an effort to streamline how water and wastewater projects are plann...
Apr 28, 2026
Sports Shorts April 27
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to stave off elimination again tonight as they host the Philadelphia Flyers, trailing the best-of-seven series three games to one. Elsewhere in the NHL, the Utah Mammo...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release April 27
Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours four individuals were arrested due to Breach of the Peace. They were each brought to Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells to prevent the continuation o...
Apr 27, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Province promises more, better paid Early Childhood Educators
More early childhood educators (ECEs) are in the immediate plans for Manitoba and the province, with help from the federal government, has plans to give them a big pay raise. Manitoba Education and Ea...
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News - Monday, April 27, 2026
Manitoba Proposes Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16 The province is moving ahead with proposed legislation that would ban social media and AI platforms for anyone under 16 - a firstofitskind law in C...
Apr 27, 2026 Pattison Media
Help Shape a Global Experience: Become a 4‑H Manitoba Host Family
For nearly four decades, 4H Manitoba and Manitoba Agriculture have partnered with the YorkBenimaru Foundation to deliver an international homestay program that brings Japanese youth into Manitoban hom...
Apr 27, 2026
Blue Hills RCMP Investigating B & E at Golf Course West of Brandon
Blue Hills RCMP are investigating a breakandenter at a golf course just west of Brandon after suspects smashed their way into the clubhouse and stole several items, including golf clubs. Police were c...
Apr 24, 2026 Photo credit: Blue Hills RCMP
News - Friday, April 24, 2026
WestJet baggage fees climb If you're flying WestJet anytime soon, brace for pricier baggage - the airline's new fees now apply across the board, including Brandon flights. Checked bags now cost more d...
Apr 24, 2026 Pattison Media
Ticks Are Out Early in Manitoba - Here's How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets
Manitoba's tick season is starting earlier than usual this year, with blacklegged ticks already showing up in provincial surveillance - weeks ahead of the typical schedule. Warmer-than-normal s...
Apr 23, 2026
