School Board-Auditing Services

The Brandon School Division is pleased with the auditing services they have received from BDO Canada. School Board Chair Mark Sefton says BDO has been hired for 5 years to provide the auditing work for the division. {mp3}News/sefton cl...

News | Sunday, 5 February 2012 | Hits: 51

Aud Theatre in Virden

It was 100 years ago this month that Virdens' aud theatre staged its first production. Board Chair Greg Tough says the theatre has been a community staple ever since, even though it came close to being to...

News | Sunday, 5 February 2012 | Hits: 119

Sexual Assault in Brandon

Brandon Police are continuing to investigate a sexual assault that happened in the city on Friday night. Police say around 9 o'clock a woman was grabbed by a man while walking in the 23 hundred bl...

News | Saturday, 4 February 2012 | Hits: 876

St. Pierre Jolys RCMP Looking for Missin

St. Pierre Jolys RCMP are looking for a missing 15 year old girl. Jay-Lynn McIvor was reported missing on January 31st. She's 5'7, 122 pounds. She has brown hair and eyes. Contact your local RCMP detachment if you have an...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 542

Major Drug Raid Done, 13 Arrested

The Manitoba Organized Crime Task Force completed a major operation Friday. Project Deplete was done with the help of Brandon and Winnipeg police along with the RCMP. 13 people were arrested and over one million dollars in dr...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 816

Errol Black Park Unveiled

A dedication ceremony was held in Brandon Friday afternoon to officially unveil Errol Black Park. The land is located on First Street and Rosser Avenue. Errol's son Sean says he hopes residents can use the park for in...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 242

RCMP Look For Missing Portage Girl

Portage RCMP are asking for your help in locating 15 year old Shayna-Leigh Tacan.She was last seen at Portage Collegiate Institute at 2 oclock on Wednesday afternoon.Tacan is described as 5 foot 8 and about 180 ...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 564

Budget Input Sought

It's another chance to let the Mayor and council know how you feel about the Brandon city budget. A public forum will be held Monday afternoon starting at 5 o'clock at city hall. The budget calls for double digi...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 126

Coffee With The Mayor Returns

It's your chance to have a drink and give Brandon's Mayor your advice. Coffee with the Mayor returns Monday morning. Shari Decter Hirst will be at Humpty's Family Restaurant at 1525 18th street ( across from the ...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 127

More Canadians Looking For Work

The unemployment rate in the province remained unchanged at 5.4 percent last month.Nationally, that number rose a 10th of a percentage point to 7.6.Only 2,300 jobs were added while more then 23,000 people were looking ...

News | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Hits: 99

Sensational Send Off For BU Gym

The Brandon University men's basketball team closed out the legendary 'Cats Den on a winning note Saturday night, beating the Lethbridge Pronghorns 87-75.

The Bobcats finished the historic contest ...

Sports | Sunday, 5 February 2012 | Hits: 151

Sunday's Sports Briefs

- The Brandon Wheat Kings overcame a 3-1, second period deficit to defeat the Swift Current Broncos 6-3 on Saturday night. Mark Stone had two goals and ...

Sports | Sunday, 5 February 2012 | Hits: 69

Saturday's Scoreboard

Western Hockey League
Brandon 6 Swift Current 3
Medicine Hat 7 Saskatoon 2
Lethbridge 3 Regina 2
Moose Jaw 7 Prince Albert 2
Kootenay 4 Spokane 2

Sports | Sunday, 5 February 2012 | Hits: 83

Saturday's Sports Briefs

- Damien Ketlo stopped 41 shots to lead the Lethbridge Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday night.  Mark Stone and Ryan Pulock ...

Sports | Saturday, 4 February 2012 | Hits: 110

Friday's Scoreboard

Canada West Universities Athletic Association
Women's Basketball
Lethbridge 95 Brandon 49
Men's Basketball
Brandon 92 Lethbridge 87
Women's Volleyball
UBC def Brandon 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-14)

Sports | Saturday, 4 February 2012 | Hits: 142

Corn Acres To Expand in MB

Manitoba producers are expected to plant 200 thousand acres of corn this year...That's about 30 thousand more than last year. Corn Growers Association president Hank Enns says the market and prices remain strong. He says most of the Ma...

Agriculture | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 | Hits: 119

Pulse Crop Prediction

Manitoba Pulse Growers Association is predicting a good year, possibly even a record one. Executive director Roxanne Lewko says they expect another increase in soybeans to another record high

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Agriculture | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 | Hits: 98

KAP Re-elects Chorney

Doug Chorney will serve as president of the Keystone Agriculture Producers for another year. He was re-elected at the AGM. Chorney says parts of the province are still struggling with infrastructure and they are still grappling with flood ...

Agriculture | Tuesday, 31 January 2012 | Hits: 113

Pipestone To Host CCA Meeting

The Canadian Cattlemens Association will hold a town hall meeting in Pipestone on February 9th. The CCA president and vice president, along with staff will attend. Manitoba Beef Producers spokesman Cam Dahl says it's important that the nation...

Agriculture | Tuesday, 31 January 2012 | Hits: 146

Business Planning Sessions Coming

If you're thinking of starting a business, or need some advice, you might want to take advantage of business planning workshops that will be held by MAFRI. A three day workshop will be held in Dauphin ...

Agriculture | Tuesday, 31 January 2012 | Hits: 81