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Following two investigations into the sale of contraband cigarettes, members of the Manitoba Finance Taxation Special Investigations Unit and the RCMP have seized 1,176,600 contraband cigarettes. On Oct. 2, at approximately 4 p.m., the RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a westbound vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway, three kilometres east of Richer.  Following a discussion… November 2, 2017

Wayne Balcaen will become the 19th Chief of Police in the 135-year history of the Brandon Police Service. Balcaen has worked for the Brandon Police Service for 27 years, joining in October of 1990.  He has served in many operational and administrative roles within the police service and has volunteered extensively within our community.  He… November 1, 2017

The Manitoba government is proclaiming November as Domestic Violence Prevention Month and urging Manitobans to play a role in speaking out against abuse, Families Minister Scott Fielding and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister responsible for the status of women, announced today. “Every Manitoban must look for signs of domestic abuse and speak up to… November 1, 2017

During the 2017-2018 curling season the Riverview Curling Club will once again support the theme of “SWEEPING CANCER FROM OUR HOUSE”.  This year will mark their fifth annual fundraising bonspiel which will be held November 17-19th, 2017. A major contributing factor to their most successful donation season was due to the incredible support they had from… October 31, 2017

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 671 Brandon School Division Grade 9 students will job shadow a parent, relative, friend or community host as part of The Learning Partnership’s Take Our Kids to Work Day. The program supports career development by helping students connect school, the world of work, and their own futures by providing them… October 31, 2017