Category Archives: News
News - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Manitoba has released its first provincial fire bulletin of 2026, outlining the steps the province hopes will prevent a repeat of last year's devastating wildfire season - the worst in three decades. ...
May 07, 2026 Pattison Media
Nominations Open for Manitoba's 2026 Mosaic Awards
The Manitoba government has opened nominations for the 2026 Mosaic Awards, an annual celebration recognizing newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and community leaders who help build a more inclusive and ...
May 07, 2026 Human hands as symbol of ethnical diversity. Photo credit: SergeyNivens / Depositphotos.com
Manitoba Opens Applications for 2026 Orange Shirt Day Fund
Manitoba has opened applications for the 2026 Orange Shirt Day Fund, offering up to $1 million to support community events that honour residential school Survivors and advance truthtelling across the ...
May 07, 2026 Orange Shirt Day.
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Wheat Kings trade back, get their guy in skilled competitor Edwards
There was some tense waiting in the Brandon Wheat Kings' office, but the tension ended with them calling the name they'd wanted to all along. The Wheat Kings traded their first round pick (15th overal...
May 06, 2026 Rylan Edwards was the Brandon Wheat Kings' first pick, 18th overall, in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo courtesy WHL)
Province urges caution in first fire bulletin
Last spring and summer, Manitobans became all too familiar with fire bulletins posted by the provincial government as they frequently carried news of fire bans, out of control blazes, and outright eva...
May 06, 2026
Prairie Mountain Health touts recruitment successes with more doctors incoming
A number of initiatives to bring new physicians to the Prairie Mountain Health region appear to be paying off, the organization said on their website. According to PMH, the organization has welcomed a...
May 06, 2026 Dr. Porimol Debnath (left) talks with with Russell physician Dr. Wickus Pieterse. (Image courtesy Prairie Mountain Health)
Sports Shorts May 6
The first round of the WHL's Prospects Draft begins tonight at 7:00 Central Time. The Brandon Wheat Kings hold the 15th overall pick for the first time since 2018, when they selected Jake Chiasson (wh...
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News - Wednesday, May 6, 2026
"Her Seat at the Table" is hosting an event later this month to help more women understand the political process and consider running in the upcoming municipal election. Current councilor Heather Karr...
May 06, 2026 Pattison Media
Brandon Police Service Media Release May 6
Arrest Warrant During the past 24hrs, a 39-year-old woman was arrested on the strength of an arrest warrant. She was later released for court. A 40-year-old man was located downtown and found to be wa...
May 06, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
UPDATE: Box truck crash now cleared from Trans Canada near Virden
UPDATE: At 12:01 PM, the RCMP put out a release saying the collision on Highway 1 and Road 134 West in the RM of Sifton has now been cleared. They thanked motorists for their cooperation. ORIGINAL STO...
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