Category Archives: News
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
News Headlines - Thursday, June 5th
More than 17,000 Manitobans have been evacuated as wildfires continue ravage the province. It's the largest mass evacuation since 25,000 people fled 1997's Flood of the Century. In an effort to help t...
Jun 05, 2025
Provincial Ex provides update on fireworks at the Manitoba Summer Fair
There's a possibility the fireworks show scheduled for Friday, June 6th at the Manitoba Summer Fair in Brandon might not go ahead. Organizers say "the safety of our community is our highest priority. ...
Jun 05, 2025 Image - Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
Manitoba Wildfire Bulletin - June 4th
The Manitoba Wildfire Service reports the majority of the province continues under extreme fire danger and in a provincewide state of emergency due to spreading wildfires. Human activity continues to ...
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Brandon Police Service to test Emergency Alerting System Wednesday afternoon
The Brandon Police Service will be conducting a test of the Brandon Emergency Alerting System today at 4:40 pm. The Emergency Alerting System tests are conducted on the first Wednesday of each Month.
Jun 04, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
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)
Brandon Police Service Media Release - June 4th
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...
Jun 04, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
