Category Archives: News
RCMP arrest high-risk sex offender who had been evading them
After more than two months, RCMP say they have tracked down a high-risk sex offender who had been on the run from them since July 3. In July, RCMP announced they were looking for Clay Byron Starr, als...
Sep 05, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Europeans Petr, Belusko rejoin Wheat Kings
A crowded preseason battle for ice time up front and on the blueline got a little more crowded and a lot more skilled for the Brandon Wheat Kings last night. After an appearance for their respective c...
Sep 05, 2024 Wheat Kings forward Dominik Petr is one of three Wheat Kings headed to camps hoping to make their World Junior squads. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Brandon announces strategy to reduce lead in city's drinking water
The City of Brandon is taking steps to reduce the potential for lead in drinking water in older homes that might have lead service lines. The city's drinking water is safe, but older homes with lead s...
Sep 05, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Universal school nutrition program to be available throughout province
Students heading back to school this week will notice a number of changes from last year, and not just related to the ban on cell phones. The provincial government announced today they will make the u...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - Sept 5th
Breach of Peace On September 4th at 6:07AM police attended a residence in the 100 block of 15th Street. Police say a 33-year-old male had called 911 from there numerous times. The caller was found hig...
Sep 05, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Province to double jobs at accessible vehicle manufacturer
Wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobile medical vans made right here in Manitoba are getting a boost from the provincial government, the government announced today. The government is providing $1.3 ...
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News Headlines - September 5th
Just minutes from touching down, a WestJet flight from Calgary to Brandon aborted its landing at Brandon Municipal Airport on Monday afternoon. The plane landed safely on its second attempt. There's n...
Sep 05, 2024
MB government looking into cameras and GPS monitoring of garbage trucks
The Manitoba government will explore options for increased monitoring and surveillance of garbage trucks and landfills, including adding global positioning system (GPS) to the fleet, as part of a resp...
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Province supports the extension of temporary work permits for skilled workers
The Manitoba government is extending work permits for temporary residents who are eligible to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino ...
Sep 05, 2024 Image - Government of Manitoba
BU launches Campus Cupboard to help erase student food insecurity
The Brandon University Students' Union (BUSU) is launching a new initiative to help combat food insecurity within the student population. Dubbed the 'Campus Cupboard' its aims are to ensure that no st...
Sep 04, 2024 Image - Brandon University
