Category Archives: News
Brandon Santa Claus Parade goes Saturday evening - no food donations or Santa letters will be collected
The City of Brandon's annual Santa Claus Parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd at 6:00 pm. It'll begin on 6th and Rosser Avenue - head west to 17th Street - south to Princess Avenue, and the...
Nov 22, 2024 Image - brandonsantaparade.com
MB RCMP search for semi driver involved in fatal crash
On November 20, 2024, RCMP charged Navjeet Singh, 25, of Brampton, Ontario, with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death x2 as well as Obstructing a Peace Officer in relation to the Novem...
Nov 21, 2024 Image - Navjeet Singh - MB RCMP
Province promises crackdown drug trafficking & violent crime in Swan Valley Region
The Manitoba government is providing nearly $265,000 to help fight crime in the Swan Valley region. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe said in a media release today, the funding will go to the Swan Valley Ge...
Nov 21, 2024 Image - Government of Manitoba
Westman & Area Traditional Christmas Dinner in its 39th year - December 25th at Keystone Centre
The Traditional Christmas Dinner was started in 1985 by Rocky Addison in a little church on the corner of 8th Street and Victoria Avenue in Brandon. It was held on December 25th, and that first year o...
Nov 21, 2024 Image - Submitted
Federal Liberals to offer GST break on toys, beer & wine and restaurant meals - The Canadian Press
The federal Liberals are seeking to temporarily take the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas. A senior government official who was not authorized to speak publicly about t...
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News Headlines - Thursday, November 21st
Sometime today, GST winter is expected to arrive. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to announce GST relief on select items heading into the holidays. The two-month tax break is designed to address affo...
Nov 21, 2024
RCMP to begin wearing body cams in Manitoba
As part of a push for greater accountability and transparency, RCMP in Manitoba have said they will start wearing body worn cameras, in some places as soon as the end of this week. In a release, the R...
Nov 20, 2024 Image courtesy RCMP
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog November 20
This was the sort of weekend for the Brandon Wheat Kings that really shows you whether you're a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type. After all, the Wheat Kings gave both sides plenty of ammunitio...
Nov 20, 2024 The Brandon Wheat Kings have had cause for celebration lately, but not without some bumps in the road along the way. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Province adds cheque pickup locations around Manitoba, including in Brandon
With ongoing disruptions to postal service, the provincial government has announced a new list of cheque and essential mail distribution locations that will be open beginning today. In a release, the ...
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City of Brandon Snow Removal Update for November 20th
The City of Brandon says with ongoing snow and winds, crews are out addressing drifting and spot clearing as required. -Priority Route plowing will begin once the snow has stopped, and wind dies down....
Nov 20, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
