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Province issues algae advisories for beaches including Lake Minnedosa and Sandy Lake
With a long weekend coming up, a lot of families will have trips to the beach on the agenda. Some of those trips may need to be re-thought, however, including to a beach in WestMan due to an update from the provincial government. In a social media post, the Government of Manitoba said testing for algal blooms had "...
3h ago
Province offers extra voting days for Spruce Woods Byelection
The date has been set for a byelection for a new Spruce Woods MLA, but there will be plenty of opportunities leading up to that day for local voters to cast their ballot. The provincial government has announced three additional days of voting in the coming byelection, as well as the voting to take place on the election...
3h ago
Brandon Police Service Media Release July 30
IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) / Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours six individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace and two were arrested for IPDA. They were all held in detention cells at Brandon Police Service (BPS) and will be released in the morning once sober. Arrest Warrant A 33-year-old fe...
3h ago
Brandon to launch new transit app, website
The City of Brandon is bringing in a new app and website they say will make it easier for transit users to find the right bus for their commute and make navigating far easier. In a release, the city said their new BDN Transit app and website will track busses in real time and update their location every 20 seconds. The...
21h ago
City of Brandon offers tree planting reimbursement for homeowners
As part of an effort to bring "a greener, more resilient urban landscape" to Brandon, the City of Brandon has announced they are offering a rebate to homeowners for eligible tree purchases when the tree is planted on their residential property. According to a release from the city, homeowners can get up to $3...
Jul 30, 2025