Local News

The Matt Calvert Charity Shootout Golf Tournament earlier today presented a cheque to KidSport Westman for $42,176.18.  The money was raised at the second annual golf tournament on June 28, 2018. Kidsport is a national charity that provides athletes, under the age of 18, with financial support toward organized sports they otherwise would not be… July 26, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At 12:45 AM hour, a 911 call was received of a structure fire at 752-6th Street, a multi-family dwelling. The fire was believed to have started in the basement; however, flames were seen in the roof as well. Brandon Fire & Emergency Services attended to the fire and extinguished… July 26, 2018

Local real estate agent Tyler Plante and former teammate Matt Calvert of the Colorado Avalanche had way too much time on their hands when they crafted up a TV Commercial for Pizza Express that has gone “viral” over the last week with over 10,000 views over various outlets.  The original commercial from the movie Happy… July 25, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At 7:06 p.m. Police received a call from a pizza delivery driver from a business in Brandon indicating his vehicle, a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero had just been stolen from the 400 Block of 8th street. A description of the female suspect was provided and Police were able to locate the… July 25, 2018

Virden RCMP are treating the death of a 31-year-old man as a homicide.  On July 21, Virden RCMP responded to a call of a male in medical distress at a residence in the community at approximately 1:15 p.m.  Upon arrival Officers noticed the victim had injuries consistent with being in an altercation and there were several people… July 24, 2018