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The Kiwanis Club of Brandon will be holding their annual bike auction at the Keystone Centre (curling club) on the 27th of April. The Brandon Kiwanis Club has a contractual arrangement with the Brandon Police Service to sell bicycles that they collect through theft, and other means. Each year approximately 100-125 bikes are expected to be… March 15, 2019

The 2019 Brandon Firefighter Rooftop Campout for charity begins tomorrow at noon. Adrian Fraijo, LeAnna Namaka, Adam Desjardin and Matthew Tannas will climb up a fire truck ladder to the roof of Firehall No. 2 where they will stay until Saturday afternoon. People are encouraged to come by anytime during the day or night and put money… March 12, 2019

On Monday, March 11, 2019, the Board of Trustees met to review and finalize the 2019-2020 Budget and Special Levy. The Board of Trustees gave approval to the 2019-2020 Operating and Capital Expenditures, the 2019-2020 Special Requirement and the Special Levy for 2019 as follows: The 2019-2020 Budget results in a 0.85% increase in the… March 12, 2019

Proposed amendments to The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act would enhance cannabis possession rules to protect health and safety, preserve the integrity of the legal retail cannabis system and stop the illicit cannabis market, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “Throughout the process of federal cannabis legalization, our government has continued to make health… March 12, 2019

Legislative amendments that would expand the sale of cider and spirit-based coolers to hotel beer vendors was introduced in the Manitoba legislature today, Crown Services Minister Colleen Mayer announced. “Our government is focused on reducing red tape that holds our province back and limits consumer choice,” Mayer said.  “We are proud to provide greater choice… March 11, 2019