Category Archives: News
MB conservation officers lay charges in shooting of a bald eagle last week
Manitoba Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources advises conservation officers have laid charges in the shooting of a bald eagle, after receiving a tip from a member of the publi...
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MB government announces its new Liquor and Lotteries Board - and expansion of alcohol sales and gambling
The NDP government, elected in October, revamped the board at Crown-owned Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on Tuesday. New members include Jeff Traeger, president of a local United Food and Commercial Wo...
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ACC School of Business receives $10-million donation from local philanthropists Gord and Diane Peters
Assiniboine Community College's School of Business took a major leap today, introducing the Peters School of Business. As part of the plan for continued growth, the Board of Governors made the decisio...
Dec 13, 2023 Image - (L to R) Gord and Diane Peters, Minister of Advanced Education and Training Renee Cable and ACC President Mark Frison - Submitted
Brandon police made separate arrests for alleged assault charges and weapons possession on Monday
On the morning of 2023-12-11, a 38-year-old female reported to Brandon police that she was previously assaulted by her spouse. A 37-year-old male was subsequently arrested and lodged at BPS to appear ...
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BPS made 5 arrests and seized drugs, vehicles, weapons and cash in months-long investigation
Members of the Brandon Police Service Organized Crime Section entered into an investigation dubbed Project Belittle which ran from March of 2023 to October of 2023. 'Project Belittle' led to the ident...
Dec 12, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
MMIWG2S specialty license plates are now available for purchase in Manitoba
Manitoba's newest specialty license plates in support of MMIWG2S are now available for purchase at Autopac agents across the province with some proceeds supporting Ka Ni Kanichihk, a Winnipeg-based In...
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BPS arrested 3 people on drug charges traffic stop on Van Horne Avenue early Friday morning
On December 8, 2023, at 1:00 am, Brandon police conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of Van Horne Avenue. Police observed drugs within the vehicle and an investigation into the three occupants e...
Dec 08, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
MB premier announces Business and Jobs Council - Brandon Chamber GM named to the group
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has announced the creation of the Premier's Business and Jobs Council with the goal of fostering economic growth and job creation in the province. "The members of this counc...
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City of Brandon holding virtual info session on proposed changes to vacant and derelict building bylaw
The City of Brandon says "the intention of the Vacant and Derelict By-Law is to ensure vacant buildings are safe, to motivate owners to either use their buildings or redevelop their properties as appr...
Dec 08, 2023 Image - Vacant Esso building on Rosser Avenue before demolition - Q Country/Star FM News
The fall-like weather is over - Environment Canada issues 'Snowfall Warning' for Brandon region
Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning for Westman including the City of Brandon. Total amounts of 10 to 15 cm are expected. A low pressure system has brought heavy snow to southwestern and ...
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