Category Archives: News
Manitoba RCMP responded to two separate incidents of alleged threats at schools
On February 6, 2024, Manitoba RCMP officers responded to two separate reports of youths uttering threats involving firearms at two schools in western Manitoba. One school was in the RM of Alonsa and t...
Feb 09, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
BPS mourning the loss of one of its officers
In a social media post, the Brandon Police Service said it was "terribly saddened to announce the unexpected passing of one of our members. On February 5th, 2024, Cst Lucien Ethier, who was off duty a...
Feb 08, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service - Facebook
Brandon Police Media Release - February 8th
On February 7th, 2024, at 2:10 pm, a 24-year-old female turned herself into the police station as she was aware she had an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court. She was arrested and held fo...
Feb 08, 2024 Image - Brandon Police Service
Westman Multicultural Festival begins today in Brandon
The three-day Westman Multicultural Festival (Feb 8 -10) has returned for the first time since 2020, and will feature six pavilions in venues across the city sharing culture, food and entertainment. T...
Feb 08, 2024 Image - Westman Multicultural Festival
Manitoba RCMP warning about a 'rental scam'
On February 5, 2024, Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report of a rental scam. A local realty company contacted officers as it was receiving concerning emails about properties that were listed for s...
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Brandon parking meter rates went up this week
The City of Brandon Streets and Roads Department has recently completed an important update to all City of Brandon parking meters within the city. Effective immediately, the parking meter rates in the...
Feb 08, 2024 Image - City of Brandon
Snowfall Warning continues for Thursday - Environment Canada
Environment Canada's 'Snowfall Warning' for Westman including the City of Brandon continues for Thursday, Feb. 8th. Total amounts could hit 10 to 15 cm. A Colorado low has brought heavy snow to areas ...
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Valleyview Co-op opening new gas bar and c-store on Highway 1 in Virden
Valleyview Co-op is proud to announce the opening of a new Virden C-Store/Gas Bar. The newly constructed location at 555 Frontage Road, adjacent to the TransCanada highway, will give Valleyview Co-op ...
Feb 07, 2024 Image - Valleyview Co-op Division Manager, Sue Capern - Submitted
Manitoba RCMP lay charges in human smuggling case
On January 27, 2024, at approximately 3:45 am, the Manitoba RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) received information from the United States Border Patrol (USBP) of a group of unknown indivi...
Feb 07, 2024 Image - Manitoba RCMP
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has a new President
Clint Swain was elected Tuesday night (Feb 6) at the Exhibition's Directors Annual General Meeting at the historic Dome Building. The Regional Sales Manager at Behlen, Swain has been a member of the E...
Feb 07, 2024 Image - Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba
