Category Archives: News
We could get a break on the provincial gas tax starting January 1st
Manitoba's new NDP government is planning a fuel-tax holiday on January 1st and aims to keep it in place for at least six months. During the election campaign, the New Democrats had promised a tempora...
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Have you seen this hog?
'Squeal On Pigs Manitoba' has put up wanted posters between Wawanesa and Alexander. The organization is asking residents to be on the lookout for a large male wild pig that has been spotted in the are...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - Squeal on Pigs Manitoba - Facebook
A tentative agreement has been reached in MPI strike - union recommending workers accept the deal
Striking Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers are to vote on a tentative contract today (Nov 1). The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union is recommending its 1,700 members accept the pa...
Nov 01, 2023 Image - MPI Brandon - Sachin Makwana - Google
Minnedosa RCMP looking for missing male - Jamie Wade last seen Oct 27th
On October 30, 2023, at 4:50 pm, Minnedosa RCMP received a report of a missing 55-year-old male from an address located in the RM of Oakview. Jamie Wade was last seen on Friday, October 27, at approxi...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - Jamie Wade -Minnedosa RCMP
Manitoba RCMP have some tips for a safe Halloween
It's Halloween and there will be a lot of excited children out in our neighbourhoods trick-or-treating. Here's a reminder from Manitoba RCMP about what you can do to keep everyone safe this evening. T...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - Manitoba RCMP
No deal for striking MPI workers - union members voted to reject latest contract offer on Monday
Striking Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers rejected the latest offer from the Crown corporation Monday night and are headed back to the picket lines today. Manitoba Government and General Employ...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - Manitoba Public Insurance
Manitobans encouraged to get updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines
The Manitoba government is encouraging Manitobans to get the updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines as soon as possible to help protect themselves, their families and their communities during the ...
Oct 31, 2023 Image - photo-204569681-gpointstudio-dreamstimecom.jpg
Manitoba Public Insurance workers to vote on a new contract offer today
Striking Manitoba Public Insurance workers are to put down their picket signs today and vote on a new contract offer. If ratified, the contract would put an end to their two month-long strike which be...
Oct 30, 2023 Image - MPI Brandon - Sachin Makwana - Google
Planned maintenance on Brandon's water distribution system takes place this week
The City of Brandon's Underground Utilities Section wishes to advise that a planned water valve maintenance project will start Monday, October 30th, and run through to Friday, November 10th, 2023, at ...
Oct 30, 2023 Image - City of Brandon
Heritage Co-op secures naming rights for soccer field at Brandon's outdoor sports complex
The City of Brandon is pleased to announce that Heritage Co-op has entered into a 5-year agreement for the naming rights of Soccer Field C at the Maple Leaf Foods Sports Complex. Soccer Field C will b...
Oct 30, 2023 Image - Submitted
