Category Archives: News
Rate of violent crime in rural Manitoba surpasses crime rate in cities
Statistics Canada recently released data from 2023 into crime and crime severity, and both points had some disturbing notes for rural Manitobans. According to their latest report, the crime rate in ru...
May 01, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
WCB distributes surplus funds to Manitoba employers
The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is distributing surplus funds to employers whose premiums fund the workers compensation system. Board Colin S. Robinson said in a media release today, ...
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News Headlines - Thursday, May 1st
The next phase of construction on a roundabout at First Street and Maryland Avenue in Brandon begins next week. The intersection will be closed May 5th to the 9th for underground watermain installatio...
May 01, 2025
Brandon's 1st Street and Maryland Avenue intersection closed beginning May 5th
The City of Brandon says the intersection of 1st Street & Maryland Avenue will be closed all of next week, May 5th to May 9th, for watermain underground utility installations as part of the Rounda...
May 01, 2025 Image - City of Brandon
Oxford House new band office destroyed in arson fire - RCMP
Oxford House RCMP say on April 27, 2025, at 5:05 am, officers received a report of a fire at the new band office located in Bunibonibee Cree Nation. Officers attended to the location and observed smok...
Apr 30, 2025 Image - Oxford House RCMP
Province issues travel restrictions for southeast and Interlake due to increased wildfire risk
The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises Level 1 fire and travel restrictions will be implemented at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 2, due to high fire danger in the southeast and Interlake regions of the provinc...
Apr 30, 2025 Image - Government of Manitoba
Province pledges $540,000 to combat aquatic invasive species
As spring continues, waterways open, and boating season begins, the provincial government is turning their attention to combating aquatic invasive species (AIS). They will invest an additional $540,00...
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Jackson vows Conservatives will continue pipeline push
Southwestern Manitoba is home to a lot of oil production, and if the newest representative of Brandon-Souris has his way, the province will have an easier time getting that oil to market. Grant Jackso...
Apr 30, 2025 Grant Jackson (left) and former MP Larry Maguire (right). Photo by Rob Mahon.
MB government is increasing support for Orange Shirt Day events and activities
The Manitoba government is making more money available in the Orange Shirt Day Fund, and is encouraging eligible organizations to apply. Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for Indigenous reconcil...
Apr 30, 2025 Image - File photo
Brandon Police Service Media Release - April 30th
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...
Apr 30, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
