Category Archives: News
School closures & bus cancellations - January 17th
-Brandon School Division buses will not be operating outside the city of Brandon for Friday, January 17 all day. Alexander, O'Kelly, La Source in Shilo and Spring Valley Schools are closed, all other ...
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Blowing Snow Advisory in effect for Brandon - Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a Blowing Snow Advisory for the Brandon region. Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected Thursday night, along with very strong winds. Northwest winds gusting up to 80...
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Travel to Winnipeg on Friday is expected to become hazardous - blizzard warning in effect
Environment Canada is warning a blizzard will affect the Red River Valley on Friday. A sharp change in the weather is on tap for the Red River Valley on Friday in the wake of a cold front. The cold fr...
Jan 16, 2025 Image - File Photo
Dauphin RCMP looking for suspect in armed robbery
On January 15, 2025, at approximately 7:15 pm, Dauphin RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a business on Main Street in Dauphin. Officers responded immediately and learned the male suspect h...
Jan 16, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Portage la Prairie RCMP make arrest in fatal three-vehicle collision
On January 15, 2025, at 10:50 am, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a three-vehicle collision on Highway 26, located approximately three kilometres east of Portage la Prairie. RCMP officers...
Jan 16, 2025 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Jan 17th
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...
Jan 16, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
News Headlines - Thursday, January 16th
A public house open is being held today (4:30 pm to 6:30 pm) at Brandon City Hall with Budget 2025 the focus. You can ask city administrators specific questions about the proposed budget, which calls ...
Jan 16, 2025
Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare dies at 61
Premier Wab Kinew has extended his condolences to the family, friends and community of Education and Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare. "Working side by side with Nello to help Manitoba kids ...
Jan 16, 2025 Image - Nello Altomare - Government of Manitoba
Applications are now open for Pattison Media's Equity Scholarships
Pattison Media Ltd. is pleased to provide up to four (4) scholarships valued at $2,500 each to deserving students enrolled in Journalism studies as of January 2025. Pattison Media recognizes that ther...
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Last second goal by Jacobson caps wild win for Wheat Kings
With all the scoring in a barn-burner of a contest, the Wheat Kings only led the Victoria Royals for 45.6 seconds in the entire showdown. It was, however, exactly the right 45.6 seconds. Jaxon Jacobso...
Jan 16, 2025 Matteo Michels rips a shot on goal against the Victoria Royals for the Wheat Kings. (Photo by Kevin Light Photography)
