Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Box truck crash now cleared from Trans Canada near Virden
UPDATE: At 12:01 PM, the RCMP put out a release saying the collision on Highway 1 and Road 134 West in the RM of Sifton has now been cleared. They thanked motorists for their cooperation. ORIGINAL STO...
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How Brandon Residents Can Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
As Emergency Preparedness Week continues, the City of Brandon is reminding residents that they can receive direct emergency notifications through the Brandon Alerts system. The service is designed to ...
May 06, 2026
Hermanos Brings New Dining and Nightlife to Brandon's Iconic Firehall
A major addition to Brandon's core is on the way as Hermanos Steakhouse prepares to open inside the historic downtown Firehall this June. The Brandon Downtown BIZ says the project marks a significant ...
May 06, 2026 Hermanos Steakhouse Brandon. Photo credit: Brandon Downtown Biz
Westman Naturalists See Surge in Rare Sightings Across the Region
The Westman Naturalists are reporting a noticeable rise in rare and unusual wildlife sightings this spring as more volunteers join the group's conservation and monitoring efforts. The Brandonbased org...
May 06, 2026 River otter in water on Swan Lake Flat;
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Inaugural Legacy & Lights Dinner Sells Out
Legacy & Lights Benefit Dinner Sells Out, Marking Major Milestone for Keystone Centre Foundation The Keystone Centre Foundation is celebrating a major achievement as its inaugural benefit dinner, ...
May 06, 2026
Her Seat at the Table to host event for potential female council candidates
A grassroots organization trying to get more women involved in politics in Brandon will host an event featuring current and former female city councilors and other speakers to help prepare any women w...
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Longtime Winnipeg steakhouse expanding to Brandon
A popular Winnipeg steakhouse that has carved out their place in the downtown Winnipeg food scene over the last 17 years is expanding and opening a new location in Brandon. Downtown BIZ has announced ...
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No kids injured in school bus crash, but one person sent to hospital
The driver of a pickup truck has been sent to hospital after a crash in the RM of Portage la Prairie involving a school bus. According to RCMP, they received a call at about 4:30 PM on May 4 that a sc...
May 05, 2026 Image courtesy RCMP
Boil water advisory in effect for parts of 26th Street in Brandon
Repair work on 26th Street in Brandon has been finished, and that's the good news. The City of Brandon is advising that a selection of 26th Street is now under a boil water advisory, however. Accordin...
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Wheat Kings enter new-look prospects draft in position of strength
If you've ever wondered how excited scouts and management groups get for events like the WHL Prospects Draft, many scouts will refer to the draft as everything from their Super Bowl to Christmas Day. ...
May 05, 2026 Image - Wheat Kings director of hockey operations Chris Moulton is getting ready for one of the busiest stretches of his and his scouts' season - Brandon Wheat Kings
