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October 11, 2017 Brandon, MB – On behalf of the City of Brandon, Mayor Rick Chrest has declared October 23 – October 29, “Beef Week” in Brandon to coincide with Manitoba AG EX, Manitoba’s largest all breed cattle show. “Agriculture is the bedrock of Brandon and area, and livestock production is an ever important sector… October 11, 2017

Brandon Police Service Media Release Early Wednesday morning at approximately 00:50am a male, accompanied by two other males, attended to Brandon Police Service to report he had been driving northbound on 65th Street East and he drove off the road into the Assiniboine River. The male displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired… October 11, 2017

Manitoba Education and Training advises it has appointed five and reappointed two members to the Brandon University Board of Governors. Kerry Auriat is vice-president and an investment advisor with National Bank Financial in Brandon.  He also serves as a weekly columnist for the Brandon Sun.  He holds a bachelor of arts from Brandon University and… October 11, 2017

The Dr. Ajai Khandelwal Primary Care Centre committee reached a decision to proceed with fall construction of the new medical clinic facility in Minnedosa. The non-profit charitable organization has raised $1,754,000 to date, having received significant support from the communities, businesses, organizations, and individuals in Minnedosa and surrounding municipalities; the total projected cost of the… October 10, 2017

Former Dep. Chief Garry Bell receives Mary Beth Dolin Meritorious Fire Service Medal from Minister Blaine Pedersen. This award was established in 1988 to honour individual achievement in the Manitoba Fire Service and is awarded to those who have demonstrated excellence, leadership or outstanding achievement, or to those whose contributions have substantially enhanced the safety… October 10, 2017