Category Archives: News
Canada's physicians formally apologize for harm to Indigenous communities
In a haunting message from beyond the grave, Mtis Elder Sonny James MacDonald recounted being incarcerated for more than two years at an Indian Hospital in Edmonton in the 1940s for tuberculosis treat...
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News Headlines - Thursday, September 19th
Brandon police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl back in July. The girl told police she was assaulted after the suspect gave alcohol to her and her f...
Sep 19, 2024
Some food was more expensive in August - while others got cheaper - Stats Canada
Inflation has come down from its highs, and groceries are no exception. Statistics Canada reported this past Tuesday that grocery prices in August rose 2.4 per cent from the year before, a far cry fro...
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Environment Canada places Brandon under severe thunderstorm watch
Cloudy, rainy skies might give way to something more serious this evening in the Brandon area, according to Environment Canada. They've placed Brandon and area under a severe thunderstorm watch. Accor...
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Nguyen back with Wheat Kings, eager to make debut
The more he learned about the Brandon Wheat Kings, the more eager forward Marcus Nguyen became to get his final season of WHL action underway with them. Now, the moment he skates in a game for his new...
Sep 18, 2024 Marcus Nguyen, shown here with the Portland Winterhawks, is back in Brandon and raring to go for his Wheat Kings debut. (Photo by Megan Connelly)
Hamiota RCMP track down stolen side-by-side
A stolen Polaris side-by-side has been recovered thanks to a tip sent to Hamiota RCMP. In a release this afternoon, RCMP said along with assistance from the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enfo...
Sep 18, 2024 Some of the stolen vehicles Hamiota RCMP have recently recovered. (Photo courtesy RCMP)
Drones, dog help RCMP in Swan River bust
Swan River RCMP pulled out all the stops for a huge bust earlier this month, and now they're releasing details to the public that show a sizable seizure of drugs and guns. According to a release, 0n S...
Sep 18, 2024 A cache of weapons seized by RCMP during a raid in Swan River. (Photo courtesy RCMP)
"The end goal is to win the league": McQueen offers high standard for himself, Wheat Kings ahead of season
The 2024-25 season is going to be the biggest of Roger McQueen's career so far. He's up for the NHL draft (and listed as a possible top-ten pick on many lists) but it's the potential for team success ...
Sep 18, 2024 Roger McQueen has high expectations for the Wheat Kings and for himself this season. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
News Headlines - Wednesday, September 18th
CAA Manitoba's worst road in the province, Brandon's 18th Street, was to begin getting its make-over today. Repaving will be completed in stages starting with the section between Rosser Avenue and Lou...
Sep 18, 2024
Brandon Police Service Media Release - September 18th
Sexual Assault/ Sexual Interference/ Supply Liquor to Minor On July 24th, 2024, a 13-year-old female reported being sexually assaulted on July 22nd, 2024, at an unknown location after the 30-year-old ...
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