Category Archives: News

Peavy Mart set to close all Canadian stores including Brandon's outlet
Peavey Industries LP says it is closing its stores across Canada. A statement from the company says store-closing sales will start at 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations, as it...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 28, 2025 Image - Courtesy of David Tirk

MB Conservation officers join patrols along the Canada-U.S. boundary
Premier Wab Kinew said today in a media release today, "Our government is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our southern border, and with Manitoba conservation officers joining the RCMP...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 27, 2025 Image - Government of Manitoba

Brandon Police Service Media Release - Jan 27th
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...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 27, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service

News Headlines - Monday, January 27th
Brandon city council passed its 2025 budget which calls for a 6.9% property tax increase, down from a proposed 11.7%. They saved the average homeowner just over $100. Council said an increase in surpl...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 27, 2025

School closures & bus cancellations - Monday, January 27th
-Mountain View School Division - all buses are cancelled due to poor road conditions. -Beautiful Plains School Divisions - buses are not running, but all schools are open.
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 27, 2025 Image - photo-8999610-carroteater-dreamstimecom.jpg

Brandon City Council passes 2025 budget - property taxes to rise 6.9%
Brandon City Council has approved the 2025 budget. The budget includes a tax requirement increase of 7.1%, translating to a 6.9% rise in the municipal portion of the average property owner's tax bill....
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 26, 2025 Image - Brandon City Hall - City of Brandon

Controversial goal costs Wheat Kings against Prince George
Despite the road miles behind them, the Wheat Kings didn't look exhausted against a difficult Prince George Cougars' squad. The bounces, however, didn't go their way. Jaxon Jacobson and Carter Klippen...
Rob Mahon Jan 25, 2025 Caleb Hadland is one of the returning leaders of the Wheat Kings, and is embracing the role. (Photo courtesy Prince George Cougars)

WMCA in Brandon receives $1-million from provincial government
The Manitoba government is contributing $1 million to support renovations and upgrades to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) in Brandon. Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen S...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 24, 2025 Image - WMCA Brandon

Manitoba 'Ag Days Gives Back' lists 2025 funding recipients
Manitoba Ag Days enters its second decade of investing in rural communities and agriculture education through the 'Ag Days Gives Back' program. 100% of the funds raised through the Manitoba Ag Days 50...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 24, 2025 Image - Manitoba Ag Days

Brandon Police Services Media Release - Jan 24th
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...
Q Country 91.5 FM Jan 24, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service










