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Firefighters from Whitehead Fire Department and Brandon Fire and Emergency Services battled an intense grass/brush fire on Wednesday afternoon, which threatened multiple structures. The fire occurred along the border of the RM of Whitehead and the RM of Cornwallis just west of Brandon which brought both fire departments. Firefighters from Whitehead battled fire on the west… June 3, 2020

Manitoba hospitals and health centres will be restoring visitor access for patients as part of Manitoba’s Phase Two reopening, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. The gradual easing of visitor restrictions will restore the ability for patients and their loved ones to visit while measures to prevent the introduction and spread… June 3, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On Tuesday morning, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle in the 1300 block of 1st St.  A set of golf clubs and an Apple device were stolen from the vehicle. In the afternoon, the owner of the vehicle had contact with someone using the Apple device,… June 3, 2020

Brandon University’s Fall Term will see instruction that is mostly delivered online, as we continue to take precautions to ensure the health and safety of our whole community. While Covid-19 trends in Manitoba look promising, BU is taking a cautious and prudent approach that is in line with provincial phased reopening plans. We will limit… June 2, 2020

Brandon, MB – Thanks to additional funding support from the Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation by way of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City of Brandon is pleased to offer its Homebuyer Assistance Program for a third consecutive year.   The Homebuyer Assistance Program, developed and administered by the City of Brandon’s Economic… June 2, 2020