Category Archives: News

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...
Frank McGwire May 20, 2026 Photo credit: Flickr

Provincial Government Invites Small Businesses to Apply for Innovation Funding
Manitoba is reopening applications for its Innovation Growth Program (IGP), giving homegrown companies another opportunity to secure provincial support to turn new ideas into marketready products. The...
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Early‑Years Demand Surge Highlights EA Staffing Challenges in Westman
Manitoba's latest provincial education data shows earlyyears classrooms across the province are seeing increased demand for student support, with more children requiring additional behavioral, literac...
Frank McGwire May 20, 2026

Neepawa Hiring Seasonal Workers for Summer Landscaping and Tree Crew
The Town of Neepawa is recruiting seasonal workers to join its Landscaping and Tree Crew for the 2026 summer season, with positions running from May through October. The roles focus on maintaining the...
Frank McGwire May 20, 2026 photographee.eu / Depositphotos.com

Brandon Police Service Media Release - May 19, 2026
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release - May 19, 2026 *** Information in our news releases may relate to issues of violence or trauma, which could be distressing for some individuals. Be mindful...
Frank McGwire May 19, 2026 Image - Brandon Police Service

News - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Local - Brandon & Westman: A newly revamped obstetrics and gynecology department opens next month at the Brandon Clinic. The unit moves to the main floor of the Dennis Street location on June 1. T...
Frank McGwire May 19, 2026 Pattison Media

Pipe Burst Forces Closure of Keystone Centre Entrance
A major entrance to the Keystone Centre grounds remains closed following an underground pipe burst that occurred last week. Keystone Centre CEO and General Manager Connie Lawrence confirmed the closur...
Frank McGwire May 19, 2026 Keystone Centre grounds main entrance at 18th & Queens.
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New Primary Care Paramedic Program Coming to Dauphin in 2027
A major boost to rural healthcare training is coming to western Manitoba. Last week, Premier Wab Kinew announced at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon that a new Primary Care Paramedic program w...
Frank McGwire May 19, 2026

Brandon Still Holds the Record for Snowiest May Long Weekend in Manitoba
Brandon holds the title for Manitoba's snowiest May long weekend on record, thanks to a powerful Colorado Low that swept across the province in 2015. The lateseason storm delivered an unexpected blast...
Frank McGwire May 19, 2026 saje / Depositphotos.com

Manitoba Seeding Off to a Fragile Start as High Winds Add New Risks
Manitoba's spring seeding campaign is off to a slowerthannormal start, and recent high winds across southern parts of the province have added a new layer of uncertainty for producers already watching ...
Frank McGwire May 15, 2026 Dust bowl stars on a field.
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