Local News

The Kiwanis Club of Brandon received a contribution to their accessible playground project at the Laurence and Louise community park this past week from Westoba Credit Union. This community space, identified by the city of Brandon as in greatest need, will be transformed into a  fully accessible park including separate junior and senior play areas,… July 23, 2021

The Manitoba government is providing $2 million to establish and operate a sobering centre in the city of Brandon, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced here today. “Sobering centres offer an effective alternative to police and hospital-based responses to public intoxication, while keeping Manitobans safe,” said Friesen. “The Brandon Sobering Centre will provide a safe setting… July 22, 2021

Westoba Credit Union is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Manitoba 150 – Tour 150 art exhibit. Tour 150 will travel across the province to communities this summer (and for years to come!) in celebration of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, with vehicle support from Birchwood. The… July 22, 2021

the Brandon Area Community Foundation (BACF) wishes to inform the public that community grant applications are now being accepted for the 2021 granting year. BACF have been providing community grants to organizations in Brandon and southwestern Manitoba since 1966. BACF awards grants to support a wide range of projects and programs, which include, but not… July 22, 2021

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