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Brandon Police Service Media Release Canada Road Safety Week is an enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. This year’s campaign will run from May 15th to May 21st with a focus on behaviours that put drivers, passengers, pedestrians and… May 16, 2018

Photos by: Liam Pattison Photography Brandon Fire & Emergency service initially responded to a grass fire approximately two miles west of Forrest.  After cleaning up the fire they noticed another grass fire on the west side of #10 in Forrest.  As they were battling that fire, it hopped HWY 10 to the east and caught… May 15, 2018

The Manitoba government has lifted the annual liquor ban in provincial campgrounds this May long weekend, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “We know Manitobans love to get out and enjoy the great outdoors whenever possible, so we want to make this change and allow adults the opportunity to responsibly enjoy their experience at… May 15, 2018

Brandon University is exploring private developer options for an ambitious downtown development that could combine new student residences with seniors housing, a commercial component and academic spaces like a black box theatre. At a meeting on Saturday, May 12, the Brandon University Board of Governors unanimously approved a motion resolving that BU invite discussions with… May 15, 2018

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon is pleased launch the Brandon Homebuyers Assistance Program to assist qualified renters in the community transition into home ownership. The program is the first of its kind offered by the City of Brandon, and builds on the importance of partnerships in its efforts to improve the community’s affordable… May 14, 2018