Category Archives: News
IIU investigating injury related to arrest in Birdtail Sioux First Nation
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest of an adult male in Birdtail Sioux First Nation. On Nov. 24, the Manitoba First Nations P...
Nov 28, 2023 Image - Facebook
MB government introduces bill to make 'Orange Shirt Day' a statutory holiday in the province
The Manitoba government introduced Bill 4, the Employment Standards Code Amendment and Interpretation Amendment Act, that would establish Sept. 30 as a provincial statutory holiday in the province, na...
Nov 28, 2023 Image - courtesy of the Ottawa Catholic School Board
MB government making agricultural crown land leases more affordable for producers
Effective immediately, the Manitoba government is increasing the temporary rent reduction scheduled for agricultural Crown land (ACL) forage leases to 55 per cent from 33 per cent for the 2024 growing...
Nov 27, 2023 Image - photo-2336350-john-casey-dreamstimecom.jpg
Check out Brandon University's 'Black Friday' deal!
When it comes to prices, you can't beat free. Now combine that with a quality education! Brandon University is offering an unbeatable one-day incentive on Black Friday for Canadian students to submit ...
Nov 24, 2023 Image - photo-62194562-wavebreakmedia-ltd-dreamstimecom.jpg
Douglas Community Centre receives funding from Westoba Inspire
Westoba Credit Union has announced $10,000.00 in funding from the Westoba Inspire program in support of a new kitchen for the Douglas Community Hall. The Douglas Community Recreation Association (DCRA...
Nov 24, 2023 Image - Back row L-R: Jim Rediger, Westoba President & CEO; Neil Waldner, RM of Elton
Ward 1 Councilor; Drew Whaley, DRCA Member; Chas Bollman, RM of Elton Reeve;
George McLeod, Westoba Board Member; Rick Hamilton, Westoba Board Member.
Front row L-R: Marilyn Whaley, Brittany Aube, Diane Muirhead- DRCA members; Vicki
Davis, Westoba VP of Finance - Photo submitted
MB government announces steps to reduce emergency room wait times
The Manitoba government is taking steps to reduce waits in emergency departments in Winnipeg, Selkirk and Brandon by adding capacity and expanding patient discharges from five to seven days a week, He...
Nov 24, 2023 Image - File Photo
Brandon police charged a Carberry woman with impaired driving and meth possession on Thursday
On November 23, 2023, shortly after 11:00 am, Brandon police responded to a report of a female who appeared to be passed out in the driver's seat of a vehicle, which was in the 000 block of 7th Street...
Nov 24, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Provincial government introduces bill to recognize Louis Riel as first premier of Manitoba
The Manitoba government is honouring the legacy of Louis Riel by introducing legislation that would recognize him as the first premier of Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew, minister responsible for intergov...
Nov 24, 2023 Image - Louis Riel - The Canadian Encyclopedia
MB government introduces legislation to temporarily lift provincial tax on fuel
The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the fuel tax act, which would temporarily pause the collection of the provincial tax on gasoline for at least six months starting next year, Financ...
Nov 24, 2023 Image - photo-18247141-melinda-fawver-dreamstimecom-1.jpg
BPS seized drugs, cash and weapons at a Sycamore Drive home - 31-year-old man was arrested
On November 22, 2023, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of Brandon Police Service Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of Sycamore Drive. Police say offic...
Nov 23, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
