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Brandon Shoppers Mall remains closed after fire Monday morning - stores with exterior doors can reopen
The Brandon Shoppers Mall was evacuated and closed after a fire this morning in one of the building's units. Brandon Fire Emergency Services Captain Shayne Collister told Q Country/Star FM News the fi...
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City of Brandon Snow Clearing Update - Dec 16th
Here's the latest snow clearing update for December 16, 2024: Crews continue to clear Residential Zones. Currently in: E and A Wednesday's forecast predicts an additional 20cm of snowfall, so crews ar...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - Dec 16th
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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MB government extends $10-a-day child care to cover school holidays
Families with school-aged children in licensed, funded child-care facilities are now paying $10 a day for child care on non-school days. Acting Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Sc...
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News Headlines - Monday, Dec 16th
Fire crews were called to Brandon Shoppers Mall this morning after reports smoke had begun pouring out of the vents above the Santa set. Word is a rooftop unit malfunctioned. The mall was evacuated, a...
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 16, 2024

School closures & bus cancellations - Monday, December 16th
-Brandon School Division buses will not be operating outside the city all day. Alexander, O'Kelly and Spring Valley Schools are closed. Buses will be running in the city of Brandon. -Mountain View Sch...
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Wheat Kings start, finish strong in win over Blades
Coming off a loss to the Prince Albert Raiders, the Brandon Wheat Kings stressed a stronger start against the Saskatoon Blades. They got that start, and then got a pretty good finish to boot. Luke Shi...
Rob Mahon Dec 15, 2024 Matteo Michels celebrates his opening goal against the Saskatoon Blades. (Photo by Steve Hiscock)

Wheat Kings fall in back-and-forth barn burner in Prince Albert
After a lackluster first period, the Brandon Wheat Kings settled into a groove against the Prince Albert Raiders and both teams responded with fast, heavy hockey. Unfortunately, the bad first period w...
Rob Mahon Dec 14, 2024 Joby Baumuller battles for a puck against Ethan Bibeau of the Prince Albert Raiders at the Art Hauser Centre. (Photo by Mark Peterson Media)

Two males arrested in attack on a woman near Brandon University last month - BPS
Brandon Police report they've identified and arrested two individuals in connection with a robbery that occurred near Brandon University on November 23, 2024. Police say "the incident involved a 22-ye...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - Dec 13th
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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