Category Archives: News
Lundar RCMP respond to fatal collision
On June 13, 2024, Lundar RCMP received a report that a male youth had jumped out of a moving vehicle on Highway 6 near Road 168 North in the RM of Grahamdale. Officers responded immediately. The 15-ye...
Jul 03, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Gods Lake Narrows RCMP respond to drowning
On June 30, 2024, at approximately 3:40 pm, Gods Lake Narrows RCMP responded to a drowning on the south side of Gods Lake. A group of children, ranging in age from 5-12, were swimming, when one child,...
Jul 03, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
As suspected, the number of potholes in Brandon increased this year from 2023
The poor state of some of Brandon's streets has been a hot topic this year with potholes the number one complaint. According to the city's 'Streets and Roads' department, between this past January and...
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Brandon secures funding from federal Housing Accelerator Fund
The City of Brandon has announced its successful application to the Housing Accelerator Fund, securing over $6.2 million in federal support. According to a media release, "this substantial funding, di...
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MB government offering new electric vehicle rebate program
The Manitoba government has launched its new rebate program to get people revved up and thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV) that will help more Manitobans lower their emissions and save mon...
Jul 02, 2024 Image - inhabitat.com
Brandon Police Service Media Release - July 2nd
Stolen Vehicle On July 1st at 5:15AM police initiated a traffic stop in the 400 block of the Trans Canada Highway. As soon as the vehicle stopped, the male driver and female passenger fled on foot. Bo...
Jul 02, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
2.75% increase to wages for Manitoba child-care workers now in effect
The Manitoba government has made amendments to the Child Care Regulation to increase the operating grants for all licensed and provincially funded early learning and child-care facilities, federal Fam...
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Manitoba Crop Alliance opens nominations for delegate positions on crop committees
Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is now accepting nominations from farmer members to serve as delegates on its four crop committees. "Our unique governance structure ensures a strong voice for each crop t...
Jul 02, 2024 Image - Manitoba Crop Alliance
Manitoba's premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead - Canadian Press
Nine months after being elected, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters. His NDP government has enacted many promises the party made during last year's election campaign...
Jul 02, 2024 Image - MB Premier Wab Kinew - Government of Manitoba
Sewer line and watermain repairs get underway July 2 along 18th Street in Brandon
The City of Brandon says starting today (July 2), there will be a partial closure of the intersection of 18th Street and Park Avenue to facilitate the necessary underground infrastructure replacement ...
Jul 02, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
