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The Manitoba government has released a planning framework for the resumption of in-class learning, with teachers and staff returning to classrooms on Sept. 2 and students on Sept. 8, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “We are planning to have all students, from kindergarten to Grade 12, back in classrooms in September. While we can’t… June 25, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On June 24, 2020, police responded to the report of a stabbing. The victim was located walking in the area of the 3200 block of Pacific Ave. He was transported by BFES ambulance to be treated for his non-life threatening injuries. Investigation led police to learn the identity of… June 25, 2020

Inspired by a community campaign in Winnipeg, Ryan and Jenn Shields have created a Love Local Brandon line of t-shirts, hoodies and hats.  The logo features three iconic buildings in Brandon: the East End water tower, the MacKenzie Seeds Building and the Keystone Centre.  When Ryan and Jenn reached out to the owners of Brandon… June 24, 2020

After two extremely successful years as Executive Director, Lois MacDonald will be leaving the organization to accept a position in the private sector. Westman Immigrant Services has experienced significant growth and development under MacDonald’s leadership. The organization secured a five-year contract with federal funder, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada which has put operations on firm… June 23, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Medias Release On May 30th, a male used a stolen credit card at four separate locations in the city. Police, through video surveillance footage at all four locations, identified him. The 29-year-old Brandon male was located Sunday afternoon and arrested. He was charged with four counts of fraud under $5000.00 and… June 22, 2020