Category Archives: News
News Headlines - Tuesday, March 4th
Donald Trump's trade war began today. The U.S. President's across the board 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are in effect, including a lower 10% tax on Canadian energy. Canada is retaliating with lev...
Mar 04, 2025
Trump's tariffs are in effect - Canada counters in response - The Canadian Press
Canadians are waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war. The pr...
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Thousands of Manitoba health-care workers set to strike Friday - The Canadian Press
Talks with employers have stalled days before thousands of health-care workers are set to strike in Manitoba, says their union. The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, which represents ...
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Brandon Police respond to speculation about traffic incident last weekend
In a social media post today, Brandon Police Service said "We are aware of speculation circulating regarding a Motor Vehicle Collision that occurred on March 1st, 2025, and would like to share inciden...
Mar 03, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Teenager charged following fatal stabbing on Long Plain First Nation - MB RCMP
On February 24, 2025, at 6:45 pm, the Long Plain Detachment of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) received a report of a stabbing. RCMP say in a media release, "a vehicle pulled up to t...
Mar 03, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Brandon Wheat Kings 'Black & Gold Gala' March 13th promises incredible evening!
The Brandon Wheat Kings are proud to present the Black & Gold Gala, an unforgettable evening of fine dining, entertainment, and hockey excellence, taking place on March 13th, 2025, at the Keystone...
Mar 03, 2025 Image - Brandon Wheat Kings
Brandon Police Service Media Release - March 3rd
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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News Headlines - Monday, March 3rd
Thousands of allied health-care workers in Manitoba could be on strike by the end of the week. The union says members have been without a contract for 11 months, adding that employees are dealing with...
Mar 03, 2025
Wheat Kings blanked by Tigers to end homestand
Playing their hearts out with only ten forwards, the Wheat Kings finally appeared to run out of gas against a similarly banged-up Medicine Hat Tigers squad. Harrison Meneghin made 26 saves for the Tig...
Mar 01, 2025 Marcus Nguyen races after a loose puck against the Medicine Hat Tigers. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings win first shootout of season over Hurricanes
Extra time, whether overtime or the shootout, has not been kind to the Wheat Kings this season. But against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday, February 28, they found a way to snap their shootout sk...
Feb 28, 2025 The Wheat Kings surround Nolan Flamand after his power play goal against the Lethbridge Hurricanes. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
