Category Archives: News

Brandon Police Service Media Release - Sept 25th
Domestic Assault On September 24th police responded to a report of a domestic assault in Cornell Bay. A 30-year-old male and a 31-year-old female reportedly had a dispute, and both stated the other as...
Q Country 91.5 FM Sep 25, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service

You still have time to vote on the design of Manitoba's new plastic health card
The Manitoba government is following through on its commitment to deliver a new and modernized health card this year and as part of the next step in the process, Manitobans are invited to help choose ...
Q Country 91.5 FM Sep 25, 2024 Image - Vote leader Northern Lights design - Government of Manitoba

Wheat Kings trade veteran Roersma to Oil Kings
One of the toughest questions facing the Brandon Wheat Kings when their season began was what they would do about the 2004-born players on their roster. Today, they found the answer to that question. ...
Rob Mahon Sep 24, 2024 Image - Rylen Roersma has been traded from the Wheat Kings to the Edmonton Oil Kings. (Photo by Mark Peterson Media)

Manitoba to lower age for breast cancer screening
As part of their plan to get more people screened for breast cancer, the provincial government announced today they were lowering the age of self-referrals from 50 to 40 for screening. "Breast cancer ...
Rob Mahon Sep 24, 2024 ID 336981060 © Auremar | Dreamstime.com

Health care support workers set strike date for October 8
Job action may be coming for health care support workers in Manitoba if they and the province cannot come to an agreement in the next two weeks. According to a press release from the MGEU, both their ...
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Pulling Together: Paddling for Reconciliation - September 28th in Brandon
As part of Truth and Reconciliation Week - the Brandon Police Service, Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples Council and Truth and Reconciliation Week Committee are hosting 'Pulling Together' on September ...
Q Country 91.5 FM Sep 24, 2024 Image - Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre

Elick returns from Blue Jackets to join Wheat Kings
It's been a strong start to 2024-25 for the Brandon Wheat Kings, winning both games on opening weekend by a combined score of 10-3 against a pair of division rivals. To help keep the momentum going, t...
Rob Mahon Sep 24, 2024 Charlie Elick was the key piece from the Brandon Wheat Kings in a blockbuster deal just yesterday. (Photo by Scramble Studio)

Brandon Police Service Media Release - Sept 24th
Assault Causing Bodily Harm On September 10th it was reported three male inmates (Ages 29, 22, 26) assaulted a 40-year-old inmate male victim at Brandon Correctional Centre. Victim sustained a broken ...
Q Country 91.5 FM Sep 24, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service

Tickets now available for Brandon WMCA 55th Anniversary Gala on October 1st
The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium's 55th-anniversary gala is being held on October 1st, and tickets are now on sale for $150 each. Only 100 tickets will be available. The event is scheduled t...
Q Country 91.5 FM Sep 24, 2024 Image - Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

Virden to dedicate outdoor mural to Dakota Nations on September 30th
The community of Virden will dedicate the town's newest outdoor artwork on September 30th to the Dakota Nations of the past, present and future. The town says "features of the mural include heritage a...
Q Country 91.5 FM Sep 24, 2024 Image - Town of Virden











