Category Archives: News
Brandon Police Media Release - April 8th
On April 7th at 05:48 am, Paladin security reported finding a male who had allegedly broken a window at an institution in the 1900 block of 1st Street. A 48-year-old male was arrested for Mischief und...
Apr 08, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Russell, Manitoba man won big on Lotto 6/49 Extra on ticket purchased just over the border
Alvin Vermette is ready to enjoy his retirement to the fullest after winning big on EXTRA. The Russell, Manitoba local stopped in at his local gas station to buy and check a couple lottery tickets, he...
Apr 08, 2024 Image - Alvin Vermette - Western Canada Lottery Corporation
City of Brandon buying additional transit bus
The City of Brandon has announced it's purchasing a new transit bus. According to a media release - an unallocated surplus of just over $1 million will enable the City "to bolster transit services wel...
Apr 08, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Spring thaw underway in most Manitoba basins - flood risk remains low
The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure is advising the public that recent warm temperatures have created spring thaw and surface runoff has begun in most Manitoba...
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Province cracking down on organized crime, drug traffickers
The Manitoba government has introduced two bills it says are aimed at cracking down on crime. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today, "Our government is cracking down on drug traffickers and orga...
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MB government introduces new legislation it says will help Manitoba reach net-zero emissions goal
The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by creating a framework for industries to begin work on underground carbon capture and storage projec...
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Brandon Police Media Release - April 5th
On April 5th at 04:00 am, Brandon police conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of 10th Street. Police say three occupants of the vehicle got out of the vehicle and started to walk away. Officers ...
Apr 05, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Clear skies forecast for Brandon Monday will make for good eclipse viewing
Monday is solar eclipse day, and it looks like the weather will co-operate here in Brandon so we can see it. Brandon University will be offering telescopes and will have welding glasses available for ...
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MB government announces fund aimed at ending chronic homelessness
The Manitoba government has announced a $30-million investment to build, renovate and acquire new social housing units in partnership with non-profit community housing providers. Premier Wab Kinew sai...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - April 4th
On April 3rd at 07:31 am members of the Major Crime Section with Brandon Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Stickney Avenue. A 20-year-old male was arrested fo...
Apr 04, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
