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Wildfire-hit areas in Manitoba, Saskatchewan not expected to get much rain - The Canadian Press
Officials in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say areas affected by wildfires aren't expected to see much relief in the weather forecast in the coming days. More than 30,000 people in those provinces have be...
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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...
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News Headlines - Wednesday, June 4th
Wildfires continue to rage across Manitoba, and the provincewide state of emergency remains in place. The government says the evacuation of Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is now complete, while efforts co...
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Manitoba Wildfire Update - released June 3rd
The Manitoba Wildfire Service reports Manitoba remains in a provincewide state of emergency due to spreading wildfires, with the majority of the province under extreme fire danger. Human activity cont...
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Brandon Police & Fire responded to separate fires last night and early Tuesday morning
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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MB government extending application deadline for homeowners tax credit to November
The City of Brandon is advising property owners that the Manitoba Government has extended the deadline to register your primary residence for the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) to Sat, Nov...
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Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops - The Canadian Press
An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 border city mayors have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rules. The Frontier...
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Russell RCMP respond to fatal all-terrain vehicle rollover
On May 30, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm, Russell RCMP responded to a report of a rollover involving an all-terrain vehicle on highway 482, one kilometer west of Dropmore. According to a media relea...
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Manitoba Summer Fair begins Wednesday, June 4th at Brandon's Keystone Centre grounds
The Manitoba Summer Fair kicks-off June 4th and runs until June 8th at Brandon's Keystone Centre. Below you'll find all the ticket options available, including pricing and important dates. Be sure to ...
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News Headlines - Tuesday, June 3rd
The province-wide state of emergency continues today because of rapidly spreading wildfires and extreme fire conditions - and there's another northern evacuation. The Red Cross and provincial official...
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