Category Archives: News

News Headlines - Thursday, Dec 5th
The City of Brandon is looking to raise service fees by 3 to 7-percent next year including Brandon Transit rates. Adult fares are expected to increase by $2.00 - and $1.50 for seniors and youth. The C...
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 05, 2024

CPKC Holiday Train makes a stop in Brandon tonight
The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train makes stops in Westman today and Friday. The brightly decorated train raises money, food and awareness to support local food banks. CPKC says it "encourages all attendees t...
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 05, 2024 Image - File Photo

"The Pressure is a privilege"" Bjarnason thrilled with opportunity to represent Canada at World Juniors
It wasn't exactly a surprise to see Carson Bjarnason's name on the short list of goaltenders to represent Canada, but it was still good news for the Carberry native even if it wasn't a shock. Bjarnaso...
Rob Mahon Dec 04, 2024 Carson Bjarnason is one of four Wheat Kings who the team is fairly certain has played their final game of junior hockey. (Photo by Scramble Studio)

Brandon Police Service Media Release - Dec 4th
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 Dec 04, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service

In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog December 4
On both this blog and the Weekly Harvest podcast, I mentioned teams can be just one three-game losing streak away from dropping six or seven places in the standings in this year's Eastern Conference. ...
Rob Mahon Dec 04, 2024 Brady Turko became the third Wheat King selected in the 2025 NHL entry draft when Anaheim picked him in the 7th round. (Photo by Andy Devlin)

News Headlines - Wednesday, Dec 4th
The Manitoba government is opening a trade office in Washington, D.C. next year. Premier Wab Kinew says the office is designed to strengthen Manitoba's trade ties and protect jobs as the province work...
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 04, 2024

School bus cancellations & school closures - Dec 4th
-St. Laurent School in Prairie Rose School Division is closed - and Region A and B buses are cancelled today.
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 04, 2024 Image - photo-140744401-thermopkt-dreamstimecom.jpg

Search for missing Brandon man, Jeffrey Floreso, conducted on Assiniboine River this week
Searchers in an airboat were moving along the Assiniboine River in Brandon on Tuesday looking for signs of a man who's been missing for 12 days. Five team members of the Hutterian Emergency Aquatic Re...
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 04, 2024 Image - Jeffrey Floresco - Brandon Police Service

MB government to open trade office in Washington, D.C.
The Manitoba government is opening a trade office in Washington, D.C. in the new year. During his State of the Province address today, Premier Wab Kinew said "Manitoba has what America needs and a tra...
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UPDATE: RCMP investigating deaths in Portage la Prairie as double homicide
Further investigation into the discovery of two deceased adults, RCMP Major Crimes Services has deemed the investigation to be a double homicide. The male and female victims were in a relationship. In...
Q Country 91.5 FM Dec 03, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP











