Manitoba Summer Fair 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19
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The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Manitoba Summer Fair, which was scheduled for the beginning of June. “The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” said Greg Crisanti, President. Due to the current health concerns related to COVID-19, as well as the provincially…
Brandon, Winnipeg Child-Care Centres Receiving $1.9M
he Manitoba government is committing up to $1.9 million to support and protect families and early learning and child-care (ELCC) facilities affected by the new move to remote learning in Winnipeg and Brandon as part of the province’s public health measures, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “Our government is taking strong action to protect…
Our Manitoba Photo Contest Winner Unveiled
Alysa Ferguson of Thompson is the winner of this year's Sunrise Credit Union Our Manitoba Photo Contest. Alysa’s photo ‘Minosiw’ (below) emerged as the winner from over 400 entries for this year's contest. A shortlist of 30 images was put through one-week public voting last month through the ourmanitoba.org website. The week-long voting period saw close…
Police in Brandon arrest man said to be in possession of a machete
Source: Brandon Police Servive Media Release On May 10, 2021 shortly after 6:00 pm, police responded to a report of two individuals believed to be carrying knives in the 100 block of McTavish Ave. The 52-year-old male was found in possession of a machete and a pocketknife. He was also to abide by conditions not…
Family dispute leads to charges for Brandon teen
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 10, 2021, police responded to several reports of a dispute between family members at a residence after midnight. The 16-year-old son who was causing the disturbance was given an opportunity to remain at home; however, after several hours, his behavior escalated and he proceeded to spray another…
