McKenzie Seeds Building

The developers of the McKenzie Seeds building are in Brandon to get a first hand look at the project.Co-developer Daryl Carpenter says his team from B.C, as well as several engineers, needed to see the ...

News | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 109

Brandon schools spruced up

Students heading back to class at Greens Acres will be impressed with what they see.The roof at the school was replaced following a 1.5 million dollar project that started last spring. Secretary-Treasurer of the Brandon ...

News | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 111

Bids Close

Tender bids for the new Brandon Police Service building closed this afternoon.City Manager Brain McRae says in all five bids were submitted.

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News | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 125

Pizza Robbery

A scare for a local pizza delivery driver Wednesday night.At around 11p.m. the driver reported being robbed at gun point in the 0 to 100 block of Rosser Avenue East.The driver was delivering pizza to ...

News | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 491

Unwanted guest facing charges

It turns out a farmhouse just outside of Rivers had more then just an unwanted guest.The suspect, 35-year-old Brett Aarpm Abrams, was also wanted by police.There was an Alberta warrant for the suspects arrest.  He ...

News | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 262

School Board promotes fall election

The Brandon School Division is looking to promote the upcoming elections.Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Barnes says they want to encourage people to particpate.  

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News | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 72

Wanted Man Found in Brandon

A wanted man from British Columbia was arrested Wednesday in Brandon. RCMP Corporal Dale Carr of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team in B.C. says the Brandon Police Service's Tactical Response Unit helped them capture the ...

News | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 812

Military Monument Needs Public's Input

The public's opinion is wanted regarding a proposed military monument in the city.Brandon Heritage Committee's Ken Storie says before moving ahead with the project, several factors have to be decided first.

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News | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 108

Bestselling Author Releases New Book

A bestselling author from Neepawa released his latest book Wednesday.Bill Stilwell's "Manitoba Wild" is a nature book highlighting scenic spots around the province.Stilwell says the sites to visit are carefully selected.

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News | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 221

Name Melita's Banana

Melita is giving you a chance to name their new banana statue.The 30 foot, 6200 pound statue was unveilled on August 7th.The Melita and Area Tourism Committee has now launched a contest to name the banana, as ...

News | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 156

Thursday's Sports Briefs

- Brandon's 2010 Bantam Draft picks are getting their first chance to make a good impression at the Wheat Kings' training camp this week.  Among those taking part is defenceman Colton Waltz, who was selected ...

Sports | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 77

Wednesday's Scoreboard

Western Hockey League (Pre-Season)
Moose Jaw 4 Swift Current 2
Saskatoon 3 Prince Albert 2 (Shootout)

Manitoba Junior Hockey League (Pre-Season)
Neepawa 4 Wpg Saints 1
Swan Valley 5 Dauphin 4
Winkler 5 Portage 3

MacArthur Truck ...

Sports | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 40

Wednesday's Sports Briefs

- Jason Swyripa feels he's now ready to make the jump to the WHL.  The Calgary product made the Wheat Kings roster coming out of training camp a year ago but decided to return home ...

Sports | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 106

Tuesday's Scoreboard

Manitoba Junior Hockey League (Pre-Season)
Dauphin 5 Swan Valley 2
Wpg Saints 10 Wpg Blues 2

Northern League Baseball
Rockford 7 Winnipeg ...

Sports | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 72

Swathing Canola

There's more lodged crop this year due to excess moisture.The Canola Council says some canola crops are so flat you can walk on them.Derwyn Hammond says you need to swath low.

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Agriculture | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 25

CWB Helps Fund Research

The Canadian Wheat Board is supporting four projects through $58,000 dollars in funding each over the next three years.Research into the segregation of genetically modified and traditional grains will take place at the U of ...

Agriculture | Thursday, 2 September 2010 | Hits: 24

Advance Payment Program

Farmers can now apply for a 2010-11 after-harvest cash advance from the Canadian Wheat Board for their wheat, durum, and barley.Janet Lawson is the CWB’s cash advance services manager. She says the CWB’s cash advance ...

Agriculture | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 40

Crop Report

More rainfall over the last week in Southwestern Manitoba continued to slow progress on harvesting.Winter wheat and fall rye harvest are done with average to above average yields and average quality.Spring wheat harvest in the ...

Agriculture | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 | Hits: 60

Rain Totals

Southwest Manitoba has seen rainfall double in the past year.Agricultural Meteorologist Andrew Nadler says in 2009 roughly 1800 mm was accumulated across towns in the region.This year, over 3600 mm has been recorded.As well, Nadler ...

Agriculture | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 | Hits: 134