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Blowing Snow Advisory has been issued for Brandon region - Environment Canada
Environment Canada has now issued a Blowing Snow Advisory for Westman including the City of Brandon. They say poor visibility in snow and blowing snow is expected or occurring in some locations. A low...
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Many Westman highways closed Monday morning due to blizzard - March 4th
The weekend blizzard that hit Southwest Manitoba has resulted in numerous closed highways. Here's the latest from Manitoba 511: Closed highways are in red. There's more information at Manitoba 511 Bra...
Mar 04, 2024 Image - Trans-Canada Highway at Austin, MB March 4th - Manitoba511
Blizzard Warning issued for Brandon region - Environment Canada
Environment Canada has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Brandon region. Blizzard conditions are expected overnight Saturday to Sunday evening. The storm system could produce heavy snow (25 to 35 cm),...
Mar 02, 2024 Image - farmersalmanac.com
Brandon Police Media Release - March 1st
On February 29th at 07:23 am, Brandon police were called to a residence on Cornell Bay for a report of a male that was taking nude pictures of a 22-year-old female who was sleeping. Police say a 30-ye...
Mar 01, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Despite gas tax holiday - Manitoba pump prices continue to rise
So, what happened to the gas tax holiday? Manitoba's NDP government suspended the 14-cents-a-litre provincial tax on fuel back in January, but average pump prices in Brandon are sitting at $1.33 right...
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MB government introduces 5-part plan it says aims to crackdown on repeat offenders
The Manitoba government is taking steps to make communities safer by announcing a five-point plan that includes strengthening the province's bail system, Premier Wab Kinew and Justice Minister Matt Wi...
Mar 01, 2024 Image - Government of Manitoba
Spruce Plains RCMP arrest two suspects involved in robbery and break and enter
On February 8, 2024, at approximately 10:10 pm, Spruce Plains RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business located on Main Street in Neepawa. Officers responded and were advised that two males, w...
Mar 01, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
Prairie Mountain Health announced March Quadrivalent Meningococcal & COVID/FLU Vaccine Clinics
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE: Prairie Mountain Health will hold Meningococcal Vaccine clinics at several Public Health offices throughout the region. Eligibility: - Any child born between Jan. 1, 2020 - Feb....
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Keep that shovel close by - Environment Canada says a winter storm is coming this weekend
A strong winter storm is poised to affect southern Manitoba this weekend. This system will likely bring snow, rain, freezing rain, and even a few rumbles of thunder. Snow will begin in southern Manito...
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Brandon Police Service media release - February 29th
On February 28th at 2:30 pm, Brandon police conducted a pedestrian check in the 300 block of 9th Street. A 30-year-old male was arrested. Police say he had an outstanding warrant for failing to provid...
Feb 29, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
