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News - Friday, July 17, 2026
🌊 Assiniboine River Continues Gradual Decline Assiniboine River levels in Brandon continue to fall, now sitting about half a foot below Sunday night's peak. As of 7 a.m., the river measured 1177.77 feet at 1st Street. Crews remain fully engaged in flood‑response operations, with pumps running across the city and s...
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Assiniboine River Continues to Recede as Brandon Crews Maintain Full Flood Response
Assiniboine River levels in Brandon continue to recede, with the river sitting at 1177.77 feet at 1st Street as of 7 a.m. Friday - roughly half a foot lower than Sunday night's peak - but the city says flood‑response operations remain fully active. Crews continue to run and monitor pumps across Brandon while staff ca...
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Amazing Race Neepawa Returns With Community‑Wide Challenge
Neepawa's award‑winning Amazing Race returns Saturday, July 18, offering a free, family‑friendly challenge that sends teams to more than 20 stops across the community. Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event is open to participants of any age or group size, with teams starting and finishing at ArtsForward on Moun...
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Royal Canadian Legion Marks 100 Years Across Canada
The Royal Canadian Legion is marking its 100th anniversary this week, celebrating a century of supporting veterans, strengthening communities and preserving Canada's traditions of remembrance. National events are underway in Ottawa, where Governor General Louise Arbour will take part in a commemorative ceremony at the ...
6h ago
AI Could Unlock Major Growth for Canada's Farm Sector
Accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence could mark a major turning point for Canadian agriculture, according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada. Released July 16 in Regina and developed with Deloitte Canada, the report says AI has the potential to significantly boost productivity, resilience and global com...
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Fri Jul 17
Brandon, MB, Canada
26°CFeels Like: 31°C
Wind/Dir: 13 KM/H-NW
Humidity: 61%
Pressure: 1016 MB
Mainly Sunny. Feels like 31°C. Wind 13 km/h NW. Visibility 24 km. Pressure 1016 mb. Air quality 4 - Moderate risk.
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