Category Archives: News
Centralized dispatch service for conservation officers now operational in Brandon
A new 24-7 centralized dispatch service for Manitoba conservation officers is now operational, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses announced in a media r...
Nov 30, 2023 Image - Manitoba Conservation Officer - Natural Resources and Northern Development
Province adding new acute care beds to reduce emergency room congestion at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital
The Manitoba government is adding new acute care beds to help improve patient care at Grace Hospital and reduce congestion in its emergency department, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzom...
Nov 30, 2023 Image - Grace Hospital Emergency - courtesy of A. Oleksandr
IIU concludes investigation into serious injury involving Brandon Police Service
The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has concluded its investigation into a serious injury sustained by a male during an incident involving the Brandon Police Service (BPS). On Dec. 18...
Nov 30, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Three Manitoba credit unions exploring merger - new credit union to focus on urban, rural, and agricultural communities
Assiniboine Credit Union, Caisse Financial Group and Westoba Credit Union have announced they are collaborating to explore combining their operations to create a new credit union in Manitoba. "The env...
Nov 30, 2023 Image - photo-47876383-bilderpool-dreamstimecom.jpg
MB government has set-up a Southern Manitoba cabinet office - former Morden Mayor will head the initiative
The Manitoba government is establishing a new Southern Manitoba regional cabinet position based in the Pembina Valley, that will act as a liaison between families, businesses and community organizatio...
Nov 30, 2023 Image - Brandon Burley - City of Morden
Brandon police arrested two men in separate alleged sexual assault incidents
On November 29, 2023, shortly before 2:00 am, police responded to a report of a sexual assault of a 10-year-old female at a residence. Police arrested a 52-year-old male at the scene, who was a friend...
Nov 29, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Assiniboine Community College announces nearly $700,000 in financial awards, celebrates recipients and donors
At this year's #HumbleBrag Student Award recognition event, Assiniboine Community College has announced that it has distributed $677,550 in financial awards for the 2023-24 academic year. "We are grat...
Nov 29, 2023 Image - Mayur Nankar - Assiniboine Community College
Brandon building offering affordable housing to receive federal funding for repairs - accessible transit in Westman will also be extended
Ottawa is putting hundreds of thousands in cash toward improving housing and extending accessible transit in Brandon and area, Global News reports. On Tuesday, Chris Bittle, parliamentary secretary to...
Nov 29, 2023 Image - Google Street View
Swan River RCMP make arrest in firearm discharge
On November 25, 2023, at 9:30 pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence, located on 1st Street South, in Swan River. Officers attended to the home and observed that the f...
Nov 29, 2023 Image - Swan River RCMP
MB government is providing up to $1.46-million to support improvements to delivery of municipal services
The Manitoba government is investing up to $1.46 million for nine projects prioritized from the third intake of applications under the Municipal Service Delivery Improvement Program, Municipal and Nor...
Nov 29, 2023 Image - Government of Manitoba
