Manitoba schools see additional funding for 2021-22
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Manitoba’s public schools system will see another increase in the Funding of Schools Program for the 2021-22 school year of $20.8 million, or 1.56 per cent, for a total $1.35 billion, the highest total investment in Manitoba’s history, Education Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. The increase includes $6.7 million, or a 0.5 per cent increase…
Brandon’s Sullivan appointed as a provincial court judge
The Manitoba government has appointed Patrick Sullivan as a provincial court judge to serve in Brandon, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sullivan as a provincial court judge to serve in Brandon,” said Friesen. “Patrick has demonstrated exemplary service to the Westman community over the last 10…
Province eyes further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
After safely implementing modest changes to public health orders to slowly reopen the economy, Manitoba’s COVID-19 curve continues to bend in the right direction, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial health officer, announced today, noting the province is considering further loosening some restrictions, while continuing to prioritize the needs of the…
‘Everyone Eats’ program headed to a new home
The popular ‘Everyone Eats’ program is headed for a new home. Originally launched at Brandon University’s Harvest Hall, the program will continue to support food security in the community. “With our very unique pay what you can format and the fact that we were starting from scratch we needed a facility that was willing to…
Crash Sheers Fire Hydrant, Sends Occupants to Hospital
On Tuesday evening, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the intersection of 9th Street and Louise Avenue for a two-vehicle crash. A car and an SUV collided in the intersection, which caused the SUV to run up onto a sidewalk and sheer off a fire hydrant. There was significant damage…
