Category Archives: News
City of Brandon closing and relocating community recycling depots
The City of Brandon is permanently closing its community recycling depots. According to a media release today, the closures are part of a plan to improve recycling services and address ongoing operati...
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Brandon Police Service Media Release - Oct 7
IPDA / Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested for IPDA and one for Breach of the Peace. They will be released from BPS detention cells once sober/calmed down. Arrest Wa...
Oct 07, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics set to begin October 27th in Prairie Mountain Health region
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has scheduled COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccine clinics. They will begin with the first public clinics, set for Monday, October 27, in the communities of Swan River, Camp...
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News Headlines - Tuesday, October 7
Manitoba politicians will vote today on imposing fines on former Progressive Conservative premier Heather Stefanson, and two of her cabinet ministers. In May, the ethics commissioner ruled they violat...
Oct 07, 2025
Brandon Police Service Media Release - Oct 6
Sexual Assault On October 5th at approximately 7:14 a.m., Brandon Police Service (BPS) received a report of a sexual assault involving an 18-year-old female victim. The incident reportedly took place ...
Oct 06, 2025 Image - Brandon Police Service
MB government opens nominations for Excellence in Education Awards
In celebration of World Teachers' Day, the Manitoba government is proud to launch nominations for the 2025-26 Excellence in Education Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of educators acr...
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It's Fire Prevention Week in Manitoba
The theme of Fire Prevention Week 2025, which runs until October 11, is 'Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home'. Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations is urging everyone to u...
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News Headlines - Monday, October 6
Work is to begin this week on Brandon's new water treatment plant. The facility will cost about $139-million dollars and is set to be completed in June 2029. During construction, access to the south p...
Oct 06, 2025
Late push, feistiness not enough for Wheat Kings against Blades
A late burst of offense for the Wheat Kings came too late against the Saskatoon Blades. By the time they got their offensive legs underneath them, the game was too far out of reach. Luke Mistelbacher,...
Oct 05, 2025 Brady Turko tries to split the defense against the Saskatoon Blades on October 5. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
Wheat Kings blanked by Oil Kings
When the game was over, Wheat Kings head coach and GM Marty Murray summed it up rather succinctly: "When it rains it pours." The Edmonton Oil Kings poured it on against the Wheat Kings on Saturday, Oc...
Oct 04, 2025 Caleb Hadland takes a ceremonial faceoff before the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings. (Photo by Jillybean Photography)
