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The Manitoba government is providing $220,000 to two organizations for green transportation projects, including the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein announced today. “Transitioning to electric vehicles and increasing access to transit will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support a low-carbon economy and ensure affordability for Manitobans,”… February 23, 2023

On February 21, 2023, at approximately 6:40 am, police received a report of a structure fire at a residence in the 100 block of Frederick Street.  When police and Brandon Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) arrived on scene there were visible flames and smoke billowing out of the residence.  BFES immediately began extinguishing the fire. … February 22, 2023

After several weeks of public consultation and feedback from residents as well as the business community, Brandon City Council has approved a borrowing By-Law for the Southwest Wastewater Servicing Project. The City of Brandon is planning for population growth to be 63,000 to 65,000 people within 30 years. The City has determined the southwest area will be a… February 22, 2023

As we head into another electoral cycle, one of my pet peeves rears its ugly head.  If you are running for an elected office, show that office enough respect to know what it is actually called. Know what, in fact, you are representing.  With nomination races and pre-election leaflets now hitting the public spaces, I… February 22, 2023

With the country of Ukraine still bravely battling against a Russian invasion, residents of Brandon are invited to join the world in showing solidarity and support. This Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion, Brandon will once again host a community march and rally. The march is based on… February 21, 2023