Category Archives: News

Governments Launch $3.5M Program to Boost Manitoba Workforce
The federal and Manitoba governments have unveiled a new $3.5million initiative aimed at helping small and mediumsized businesses strengthen their workforce and adapt to a rapidly changing labour mark...
Frank McGwire May 26, 2026 Skilled workers. Photo credit: Flickr

Thinking About Running for School Trustee? MSBA Hosting Free Webinars
If you're considering a run for school trustee in this fall's municipal and school board elections, the Manitoba School Boards Association is offering two free virtual webinars to help potential candi...
Frank McGwire May 26, 2026

Carberry Invites Residents to Help Shape Long-Term Community Vision
The Town of Carberry is asking residents to help chart the community's future as it hosts a Community Focus Group on June 6, 2026. The session will give citizens a chance to share ideas and identify l...
Frank McGwire May 26, 2026 Carberry sign. File photo.

Crime Report - Monday, May 25, 2026
Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act In the past 24 hours one individual was arrested under the Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act. Police were informed of a ...
Frank McGwire May 25, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service

Westman & Manitoba News Roundup
Canada Adds Precautionary Ebola Screening Canada has introduced enhanced Ebola screening for returning travellers after Ontario investigated - and ruled out - a suspected case. Federal officials say t...
Frank McGwire May 25, 2026 Pattison Media

Rural Paramedics to Help Seniors Combat Isolation Starting in June
Beginning in June, rural Manitoba paramedics will take on a new role aimed at tackling one of the province's growing health concerns: senior loneliness and social isolation. The province is expanding ...
Frank McGwire May 25, 2026 Seniors' Healthcare - Photo Credit: Flickr

First‑Year Medical Students Gain First-Hand Experience During Rural Week
Fortyone firstyear medical students from the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine are taking part in this year's Rural Week, an immersive learning experience held across the Prairie M...
Frank McGwire May 25, 2026 Dr Kyle Conrad May 2026
Photo credit: Blaine Kraushaar - Prairie Mountain Health

News - Friday - May 22, 2026
Westman Morning News Roundup Brandon School Division staffing strain back in focus Staffing shortages are once again frontandcentre for the Brandon School Division. Board chair Linda Ross says the div...
Frank McGwire May 22, 2026 Pattison Media

Crime Report - Friday, May 22, 2026
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Two of those arrested were held in custody for court on the morning of May 22nd, while ...
Frank McGwire May 22, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service

Silver Carp Warning: Province Urges Manitobans to "Don't Let It Loose"
Manitoba is renewing its warning about the dangers of releasing unwanted pets or baitfish into local waterways, as invasive silver carp continue to pose a growing threat across the Prairies. The provi...
Frank McGwire May 22, 2026 Don't Let it Loose! Photo credit: Province of Manitoba











