Three-vehicle pileup in Brandon

There was a three vehicle accident on the corner of 1st street and the Trans Canada Highway on Friday. Five people were involved with one being sent to hospital with minor injuries. The Brandon Fire ...

News | Saturday, 4 September 2010 | Hits: 194

Two-vehicle accident in Brandon

A taxi-van flipped on its roof following a two-vehicle accident at the corner of 13th and Van Horne on Friday afternoon around 2:30. Police say one of the vehicles went through a stop sign, however ...

News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 352

Stay Safe on Roads

The long weekend will mean more traffic on Manitoba highways and the RCMP wants to remind drivers to stay safe.Staff Sergeant Mike Zens says the roads will be busy.

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News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 64

The creepy crawlies

Bed bug numbers are on the rise. Toronto, Ottawa, New York City and even parts of Australia are having problems and so is Brandon. Poulin's Pest Control manager David Lane says they've been busy battling ...

News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 223

Summer sendoff

Campers and cottage goers are taking one final kick at summer at Riding Mountain National Park this long weekend. Spokesperson Richard Dupuis says they're expecting plenty of visitors.

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News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 74

The final count is in

Students are heading back to class well prepared. The final count is in from the Brandon and District United Way who collected supplies to help out out over 760 kids. The supplies were dropped off ...

News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 101

Rollover near Virden

A Virden man is now awaiting a court date after a single vehicle rollover early this morning. Around 3, the 23 year old failed to make a turn on a gravel road, went off the ...

News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 193

Suicide Prevention Sessions Coming

Suicide affects over 4,000 Canadians each year.That's why the Suicide Prevention Implementation Network is hosting a number of activities on suicide prevention.Spokesperson Janet Smith says it's important everyone is aware of the condition.  

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News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 47

Fire Hall move complete

The move is now complete.Brandon Fire and Emergency Personnel bid one last fairwell to Fire Hall #1 on Princess Avenue Thursday afternoon.After weeks of moving everything from hoses to paperwork, they are now settled into ...

News | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 142

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: 257

Friday's Sports Briefs

- The Brandon Wheat Kings held over 45 prospects from their Rookie Camp for the start of the main portion of their training camp Friday.  The rookies will join the 16 returning players on the ...

Sports | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 76

Thursday's Scoreboard

MacArthur Truck & Trailer Brandon Senior AA Baseball League
Century 21 Cubs 9 Dick Agencies Classics 6
(Cubs lead Best-of-5 League Final 2-1)

Northern League Baseball
Doubleheader:
Winnipeg 15 Rockford 2
Winnipeg at Rockford ...

Sports | Friday, 3 September 2010 | Hits: 48

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: 106

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: 61

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: 44

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: 36

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: 50

Threshing Day in Dauphin

You can take a trip down farming's memory lane this weekend. The Dauphin Agricultural Heritage Club is holding its annual Threshing Day. President Don White says plenty of old machinery will be put to work.{mp3}aug ...

Agriculture | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 | Hits: 62

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: 72