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Spruce Plains RCMP arrest four in armed robbery - Strathclair School on brief lockdown
On March 14, 2024, at approximately 5:30 am, Spruce Plains RCMP received a report of an armed robbery at a rest stop on Highway 16 at Highway 10. Four suspects stole a truck at gunpoint and fled westb...
Mar 15, 2024 Image - Police dog Marook aided RCMP officers in making an arrest in the incident - Manitoba RCMP
Proposed legislation in Manitoba targets A-I generated intimate images
The Manitoba government has introduced two pieces of proposed legislation it says is aimed at protecting children and families from sexual predators, whether it be online or in the community. Justice ...
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City of Brandon to expand 'Fresh Start Program' throughout the year
The City of Brandon in partnership with the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporations (BNRC) is expanding the Fresh Start Program. The program provides meaningful employment opportunities for individ...
Mar 15, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Brandon Police Media Release - March 14th
On March 14th at 01:08 am, Brandon police conducted a vehicle stop in the 100 block of 20th Street. Police say the male driver of the vehicle provided a breath sample resulting in a warning. He was al...
Mar 14, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
The spring pothole problem - is it the worst ever?
It seems the spring pothole problem is one of the worst ever - not only are Brandon streets in rough shape, but so are many roads province wide. Manitoba Public Insurance says that last month they rec...
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MB government making a move to keep unsafe semi-trailers off Manitoba roads
The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to the Drivers and Vehicles Act that would allow Manitoba Public Insurance to designate heavy trailers with a status that represents their condition a...
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2nd annual Trades Summit being held today at ACC's North Hill Campus in Brandon
Around 350 high school students will take part in the 2nd annual Trades Summit being held in Brandon today. It's hosted by Assiniboine Community College and the Construction Association of Rural Manit...
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MB government introduces Highway Traffic Act amendments to close loophole for impaired drivers
The Manitoba government is proposing amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that would ensure individuals who have been charged with impaired driving and have not complied with the ignition interlock r...
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McCain Foods Canada secures naming rights for cricket field at Brandon's Maple Leaf Foods Sport Complex
McCain Foods Canada has entered into a 5-year agreement with the City of Brandon for the naming rights of the Cricket Field at the Maple Leaf Foods Sports Complex. The Cricket Field will be known as M...
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MB government looking to lower age that children must attend school from 7 to 6-years-old
The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would lower the age a child is required to attend school and remove barriers to students enrolling in schools in the area where they live. Educa...
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