Local News

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

BRANDON—Investments in local infrastructure by the governments of Canada and Manitoba during this unprecedented time will help stimulate the economy and address the needs of all communities, including rural and remote communities, as they recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Investments to build and upgrade culture and recreation infrastructure will ensure that Manitobans… July 20, 2021

City of Brandon Engineering Services and Underground Utilities Section are advising residents that a water main replacement project on Victoria Avenue from 18th Street to 26th Street is set to commence on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021. The project is expected to be completed by next Friday, July 30th, 2021. All businesses and residents in the affected area will have water. However, some water service disruption is possible at times. If discoloured water is drawn,… July 20, 2021