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Thick choking smoke has filled Westman skies over the past couple of days. Lots of this smoke is a result of the many wildfires currently burning in the eastern and northern parts of Manitoba, along with fires in northern Ontario. Environment Canada has issued many air quality health alerts, and rates Brandon and surrounding communities… July 21, 2021

BRANDON—Investments in local infrastructure by the governments of Canada and Manitoba during this unprecedented time will help stimulate the economy and address the needs of all communities, including rural and remote communities, as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investments to build and upgrade culture and recreation infrastructure will ensure that Manitobans… July 20, 2021

City of Brandon Engineering Services and Underground Utilities Section are advising residents that a water main replacement project on Victoria Avenue from 18th Street to 26th Street is set to commence on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. The project is expected to be completed by next Friday, July 30th, 2021. All businesses and residents in the affected area will have water. However, some water service disruption is possible at times. If discoloured water is drawn,… July 20, 2021

On Monday evening, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services along with Brandon Police Service responded to the intersection of 9th Street and Aberdeen Avenue for a car that had driven into a house. It is unclear how the vehicle ended up lodged halfway inside of the house, and it was unclear if anyone was injured. A… July 20, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 11:18 PM, officers responded to a report of a male who had been observed carrying a handgun in the area of Cornell Bay.  Officers attended to the area and located the male who was found to be in possession of a replica Glock BB handgun.  Search of the male incident… July 19, 2021