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Assiniboine Community College is presenting Rick and Karen Chrest each with an honorary diploma in Community Development at the college’s graduation ceremony in Brandon on June 16, 2023. The Chrest family have long been well-known faces in the community—Rick served as Mayor of the City of Brandon for eight years and Karen was the face… May 15, 2023

The Manitoba government is providing youth in Manitoba with the opportunity to experience their first jobs in a supportive environment that gives them the confidence and skills needed for work, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton announced today. “Our government is committed to supporting young Manitobans so they can build their skills and… May 15, 2023

Source: Brandon Police Service News Release At 7:42 pm, Police were called to the area of Queens Cres for a call of two unwanted people in the area. Police located a 16 year old male in the area of Queens Cres and 22nd St and found him to have an outstanding warrant for Second Degree… May 14, 2023

The City of Brandon is continuing with the Speed Limit Reduction Pilot Project and will be reducing the speed limit to 40 km/h in two neighbourhoods starting Thursday, June 1, 2023 and a third neighbourhood on July 1, 2023. The first two neighbourhoods impacted with a speed reduction to 40 km/hr as of June 1,… May 12, 2023

On May 11, 2023 shortly before 11:00 pm, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a residence.  Investigation revealed that the homeowner’s boyfriend forced his way inside when the victim went to let her dog out.  He then proceeded to threaten her and assault her. When police arrived, they found the 30-year-old male… May 12, 2023