Category Archives: News
MB government announces intake for two community development grant programs
Municipalities and organizations across Manitoba can apply for funding through From the Ground Up and the Urban/Hometown Green Team program, two community development grant programs that support youth...
Jan 15, 2025 Image - Government of Manitoba
City of Brandon announces Dave Wardrop as new City Manager
Brandon City Council has announced in a media release that the city's new manager is Dave Wardrop who brings over 30 years of municipal leadership experience as both a professional engineer and a char...
Jan 15, 2025 Image - Dave Wardrop - City of Brandon
Applications now open for new plastic Manitoba health cards
Manitobans can now apply for a modernized plastic health card online, Health, Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara and Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz announced today. ...
Jan 15, 2025 Image - Government of Manitoba
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Jan 15th
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 15, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
MB taking action to tackle hate crimes
The Manitoba government is taking action to combat hate crimes by designating a lead provincial Crown prosecutor to tackle the issue, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today. "Hate has no place in...
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Co-ops of Westman announces 'Co-op Future Farmers Contest'
In partnership with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, Co-ops of Westman is launching the 'Co-op Future Farmers Contest' - a celebration of young agricultural enthusiasts and their connection to f...
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News Headlines - Wednesday, January 15th
Brandon is to receive $175,000 as part of the NDP government's plan to reduce chronic homelessness in the province. The money will be used to buy and lease some apartment buildings in the city that'll...
Jan 15, 2025
Manitoba government buying properties as part of homelessness plan - The Canadian Press
The Manitoba government is buying apartment buildings and plans to start clearing encampments next month as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness. Several buildings are being bought an...
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In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog January 14
The Wheat Kings don't generally like to make excuses owing to their travel schedule, but every now and then you do feel the fact that they are the easternmost team in the WHL. Case in point, over a th...
Jan 14, 2025 Luke Shipley ended his Wheat Kings career as a prolific force in all three zones. (Photo by Jenn Pierce/Calgary Hitmen)
Dominion City man dead after being shot by RCMP officer - IIU is now investigating
On January 14, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, Morris RCMP received a call for service at a residence in Dominion City. The first officer to arrive on scene was confronted by a male who exited a garag...
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