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The Manitoba government has issued a request for pre-qualifications (RFPQ) to expand opportunities for retail cannabis stores in the province, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “To help eliminate the black market, our goal within two years of legalization is for 90 per cent of Manitobans to be able to access legal… July 23, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 6:18 p.m., Sunday evening Police received a report that a 22-year-old male had just been bear sprayed at a residence in the 100 Block of 17th street. The male suspect was eventually located and charged with Assault with a Weapon, Possess a Prohibited Weapon, Possessions of a Weapon… July 23, 2018

For many of us our pets are without a doubt a key part of our homes.  When they go missing, what do you do to locate them other than put up posters on community billboards or local message forums? Now, you have the option of contacting the BALA (Brandon Area Lost Animals) for assistance. Brandon… July 23, 2018

Canada’s National Youth Track & Field Championships is coming to Brandon August 10 to 12 and they are looking for volunteers to help make the event a complete success.   It is a big meet, a big endeavor, so any volunteer help would be incredible and appreciated.   Shifts are as short as four hours and… July 22, 2018

Source: City of Brandon Motorists and residents will want to be aware of the forthcoming closure of Richmond Avenue between 20th Street and 22nd Street, beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 23rd and lasting until end of day on Friday, August 10th. The closure is necessary to complete a planned water main replacement and… July 21, 2018