Category Archives: News
Province Reminds Well Owners: Testing Your Water Is Your Responsibility
Manitoba officials are reminding rural property owners that if you rely on a private well, you are responsible for testing your own drinking water. The province says regular testing is the only way to...
May 22, 2026
Wheat Kings add size, experience, local connection in defenseman McGregor
For the second offseason in a row, the Brandon Wheat Kings have swung a deal with the Swift Current Broncos that will give their blue line a big boost in size and experience. And this time, they've br...
May 21, 2026 Josh McGregor (left) played the past two seasons with the Swift Current Broncos, and as a Brandon native knows the Wheat Kings well. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
News - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Brookwood K8 School Update The Brandon School Division has released new artist renderings of the K8 school under construction in Brookwood, near 34th and Richmond. Board Chair Linda Ross says the larg...
May 21, 2026 Pattison Media
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Thursday, May 21, 2026
Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. Both remained in custody for court in the morning on May 21st , 2026. Failure to Comply...
May 21, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Brandon Researcher Receives Funding to Advance Sustainable Greenhouse Growing Methods
Brandonbased researcher Dr. Poonam Singh has received $99,000 in federal funding to advance her work on developing more environmentally sustainable ways to grow greenhouse plants. The support comes th...
May 21, 2026 Assiniboine College’s Dr. Poonam Singh is leading new research into eco‑friendly growing materials for greenhouse crops.
Photo credit: Submitted by Assiniboine College
How a Manitoba Couple Lost $20,000 in a SIM‑Swap Scam - And What You Need to Know
A Manitoba couple is out $20,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated SIMswap scam, prompting renewed warnings from RCMP about a fastgrowing form of digital fraud that can drain bank accounts in mi...
May 21, 2026 How Sim Swap Fraud works.
Photo credit: transmitsecurity.com
Time for a Change? Take the Survey Here
Manitoba is asking residents to help shape the future of the province's twiceayear clock change. Through an online survey on the EngageMB platform, Manitobans can weigh in on whether the province shou...
May 21, 2026
News - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Education Adultlearning funding - Westman adultlearning centres share nearly $750,000 for 2026-27; Assiniboine College and Brandon Literacy Council receive the largest portions. Additional funding flo...
May 20, 2026 Pattison Media
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Breach of the Peace On May 19th at 10:39 p.m. a resident from the 600 block of 24th Street reported a male checking houses and vehicle doors. Caller chased him away and provided description. Police lo...
May 20, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service
Westman Road Restrictions Lifted as Spring Conditions Improve
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has lifted several spring road restrictions across Western Manitoba as conditions continue to dry out, easing movement for farmers and commercial haulers dur...
May 20, 2026 Photo credit: Flickr
