Category Archives: News
Manitoba Crop Alliance launches 2024 APP Cash Advance Program
Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is now accepting applications for 2024 Advance Payments Program (APP) cash advances, with funds to be issued starting April 2, 2024. The APP is a federal loan program admi...
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March is Fraud Prevention Month - Manitoba RCMP
The Manitoba RCMP will be taking to social media throughout the month of March to mark Fraud Prevention Month. Fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes not just in Manitoba, but in Canada. In 2023, ...
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Canerector Foundation invests in Skilled Trades and Education at Assiniboine Community College
In an effort to attract more people into skilled trades programs, the Canerector Foundation has selected Assiniboine Community College as the recipient of $400,000 to go toward financial awards for st...
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MB NDP government's first budget to be revealed April 2nd
The Manitoba government will present the 2024-25 provincial budget on Tuesday, April 2nd. Premier Wab Kinew said Monday, "As a province, we have so many opportunities to grow our economy and repair th...
Mar 05, 2024 Image - Manitoba Legislature - Government of Manitoba
MB government announces funding for mineral development projects
The Manitoba government has announced it's providing $3.3 million to fifteen mineral development projects through the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund including a project west of Brandon. Economic De...
Mar 05, 2024 Image - Government of Manitoba
Nominations now open for YWCA Westman's 'Women of Distinction Awards'
The YWCA Westman says the Women of Distinction Awards "celebrate the unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements of women who have profoundly shaped our society. These awards serve to highlight ...
Mar 05, 2024 Image - YWCA Westman
City of Brandon crews continue working to clear streets after weekend blizzard
In response to the substantial snowfall over the weekend, the City of Brandon has mobilized all its snow clearing equipment and staff for an all-out-snow-clearing operation. With over 30 centimeters o...
Mar 05, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Brandon Police Service Media Release - March 4th
On March 3rd a 29-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested for theft under $5000. On February 23rd, 2024, the pair was captured on video stealing a package from a residence in the 200 bloc...
Mar 04, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
MB flood outlook prior to blizzard called for low to moderate risk of spring flooding
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure's Hydrologic Forecast Centre released its February Flood Outlook Report last Friday (Mar 1) which indicated a low to moderate risk of significant spring floo...
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Brandon University closed today due to the weather - March 4th
Classes are cancelled today (Mar 4) and the main campus at Brandon University is closed due to ongoing severe weather conditions and extensive road closures. In an online post BU says, "most offices a...
Mar 04, 2024 Image - Brandon University
