Category Archives: News

City of Brandon to issue tender for reconstructing 26th Street this spring
The City of Brandon says a tender will be issued later this spring for the reconstruction of 26th Street between Park Avenue and Victoria Avenue. The reconstruction project will include: Replacement o...
Q Country 91.5 FM May 02, 2025 Image - City of Brandon

News Headlines - Friday, May 2nd
The City of Brandon is selling the naming rights to the Community Sportsplex, and is asking for bids to renovate and manage the facility's canteen. The city continues to upgrade the building: a new ic...
Q Country 91.5 FM May 02, 2025

City of Brandon selling naming rights to Sportsplex - updates the upgrades
The City of Brandon has announced it's now accepting bid applications for sponsorship and naming rights for the Community Sportsplex saying this will provide a unique opportunity for businesses and or...
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'Senior Splashin' tradition continues in Brandon
The Brandon Police Service wants you to be aware that some local graduating students are participating in a tradition known as Senior Splashin' - a fun and competitive water-tag style game played amon...
Q Country 91.5 FM May 02, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service

Available moose-hunting licenses in Manitoba more than double
The provincial government is making 350 moose hunting licenses available for the 2025 season, an increase of 250 from the previous year, Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie an...
Rob Mahon May 01, 2025 Image - Manitoba Conservation Officer - Natural Resources and Northern Development

Province creates task force to lower wait times in healthcare system
A new team and strategy are coming to reduce blockages in the healthcare system, per a release from the provincial government this afternoon. According to Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister U...
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Brandon Police Service Release May 1
Arrest Warrant On April 30th BPS (Brandon Police Service) members attended a residence in the 2700 block of Rosser Avenue. A 38-year-old male was located at home and arrested without incident on the s...
Rob Mahon May 01, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service

"We finished the job": Wheat Kings first-rounder Surkan looks back on championship season
Different players will have different reactions to big goals. Some say they black out, others describe a surge of adrenaline. For Brandon Wheat Kings' first-round pick Chase Surkan, it was a feeling o...
Rob Mahon May 01, 2025 Forward Chase Surkan made his Wheat Kings debut this season, and now has a national championship under his belt as well. (Photo by Scramble Studio)

RCMP seize bundles of cash after traffic stop
A traffic stop by the Manitoba RCMP Roving Traffic Unit led to a seizure in the RM of Minto-Odanah. In a release, RCMP said they pulled over a vehicle at about 2:00 PM on April 29 on Highway 16. Accor...
Rob Mahon May 01, 2025 Image courtesy RCMP

Province providing millions in tax breaks as tariff relief
In response to tariffs imposed by both the United States and China, the provincial government is providing about $962 million in support for both workers and businesses. Finance Minister Adrien Sala a...
Rob Mahon May 01, 2025 Image - photo-1127063-lorraine-swanson-dreamstimecom.jpg












