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he Manitoba government is committing up to $1.9 million to support and protect families and early learning and child-care (ELCC) facilities affected by the new move to remote learning in Winnipeg and Brandon as part of the province’s public health measures, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “Our government is taking strong action to protect… May 13, 2021

Alysa Ferguson of Thompson is the winner of this year's Sunrise Credit Union Our Manitoba Photo Contest. Alysa’s photo ‘Minosiw’ (below) emerged as the winner from over 400 entries for this year's contest. A shortlist of 30 images was put through one-week public voting last month through the ourmanitoba.org website. The week-long voting period saw close… May 12, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Servive Media Release On May 10, 2021 shortly after 6:00 pm, police responded to a report of two individuals believed to be carrying knives in the 100 block of McTavish Ave.  The 52-year-old male was found in possession of a machete and a pocketknife.  He was also to abide by conditions not… May 11, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 10, 2021, police responded to several reports of a dispute between family members at a residence after midnight. The 16-year-old son who was causing the disturbance was given an opportunity to remain at home; however, after several hours, his behavior escalated and he proceeded to spray another… May 10, 2021

As a proactive measure and to mitigate increasing transmission of COVID-19, all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the City of Winnipeg and the City of Brandon will move to remote learning effective Wednesday, May 12 until May 30, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced today.“Keeping schools open and safe for students, staff and families has… May 9, 2021