Shed catches fire in Brandon’s west-end
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Shortly after 5:20pm this evening, BFES and BPS responded to the 2700-2900 blocks of Willowdale Cres for a fire involving a shed, trees and brush. Explosions were reported to be coming from the shed, and nearby parked cars and homes were in danger from the fire. BFES crews were able to manage both the structure fire and…
MB government consulting on implementation on standardized training for commercial truck drivers
The government of Manitoba is consulting on the implementation of a standardized system of training and certification for commercial truck drivers, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “Our first priority is public safety on roadways and that is why we are announcing that we have started work across government to consider how a standardized system…
Portage RCMP: Missing teen could be in Brandon
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba Facebook The Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking for assistance in locating a missing female youth, last seen by caregivers on April 6, 2018. Karen Savanah Toth was reportedly travelling to Brandon to visit friends, but has not been seen or heard from by caregivers since leaving home. Toth…
Two-vehicle collision at 18th St and Park Ave
Shortly after 10am this morning, a two-vehicle collision occurred at 18th St and Park Ave in front of Wendy’s Restaurant. The entire wheel of one of the cars involved was ripped off. Airbags were deployed in both vehicles. BFES, BPS and Accel Towing attended the scene. BPS was redirecting traffic during the collision and closed…
Movement afoot to name new school after Mike Adamski
Recently, the provincial government announced that a new school would be built in Brandon and that they would be looking for suggestions for naming the new school. Brandon resident Tom Wenham feels that having the school named after Mike Adamski would be a fitting tribute to a man that did so much for our community…
