Category Archives: News
Baldur School was evacuated this morning after propane smell detected
Baldur School was evacuated after a propane smell was detected inside the building this morning. School officials say everyone made it out okay, and parents were notified they could pick-up their chil...
Oct 25, 2023 Image - Baldur School
BPS made arrests for alleged drug and weapons possession, impaired driving, and theft from a school Oct 24th
On October 24, 2023, shortly before 7:00 pm, Brandon police located and arrested a 20-year-old male in the 100 block of 2nd Street. Police say he was wanted on outstanding charges of Fail to Comply wi...
Oct 25, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
New Brandon West Progressive Conservative MLA Wayne Balcaen named to Tories 'shadow cabinet'
Wayne Balcaen, the new MLA for Brandon West, has been appointed to the Progressive Conservative's shadow cabinet. The former Brandon Police Chief is now the shadow minister for justice. Other members ...
Oct 25, 2023 Image - Brandon West MLA Wayne Balcaen - Manitoba Progressive Conservatives
Snowfall Warning continues for the Brandon region today (Oct 25)
Environment Canada has extended its Snowfall Warning The weather office says total snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm are expected for portions of southern Manitoba on Wednesday. The City of Brandon coul...
Oct 25, 2023 Image - photo-17415517-andreas-weber-dreamstimecom.jpg
Brandon School Division byelection is today for two vacant trustee positions
Residents in Brandon School Division (BSD) can vote today (Oct 25) for candidates running in the school trustee by-election at various polling locations throughout Brandon and the surrounding area. A ...
Oct 25, 2023 Image - photo-9537857-steve-woods-dreamstimecom.jpg
Small fire at Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre quickly extinguished by fire crews this morning.
Brandon firefighters and police responded to a smoldering fire near the Riverbank Discovery Centre this morning. Officials say the blaze was located between the centre and 18th Street, just north of t...
Oct 24, 2023 Image - Brandon Fire Emergency Service
Snow's coming - is your vehicle ready? CAA Manitoba has some tips
As we anticipate winter's blustery arrival, CAA Manitoba is asking Manitobans to take the time now to prepare their vehicle and themselves. "People often wait until the first snowfall before getting t...
Oct 24, 2023 Image - CAA Manitoba
This week's Manitoba AG EX boasts one of the largest tradeshows in recent history
Manitoba's largest livestock show will be bigger and better when it opens up at the Keystone Centre from October 25 - 28. While Manitoba AG EX, presented by Mazergroup, will boast of its largest colle...
Oct 24, 2023 Image - Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba - Facebook
Brandon Police Service has cancelled this year's 'Monster Mash'
Brandon police have announced that the 2023 Monster Mash will not be going ahead this year due to logistical issues. In a social media post, BPS says "We hope that despite this news everyone continues...
Oct 24, 2023 Image - Brandon Police Service
Tuesday, October 24th is "World Polio Day" - recognizing Rotary's work to eradicate the disease
Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett proclaimed today (Oct 24th) as "Rotary World Polio Day." A media release from the Brandon Rotary Club said "in 38 years, Rotary and our partners changed the annual Polio sta...
Oct 24, 2023 Image - L-R: Anugo Okudo - Rotary 1344, Don Partrick - Rotary 1344,
Alan Moulin - President The Rotary Club of Brandon 1344, Mayor Jeff Fawcett,
David Lopez - President The Rotary Club of Brandon Sunset 27171, Chuck LaRocque - Rotary 1344 - Photo submitted
