The Westman News Update's Podcast

Brandon will begin fogging for mosquitos tonight - June 22/22

The search continued Tuesday for a missing Brandon man, the aging Park Community Centre in Brandon will now be torn down and replaced with a new structure, Brandon police made an arrest in catalytic converter thefts, milk prices are to rise in the fall - and is it time for a 'gas tax holiday' in Canada? These stories and more in today's update.  

It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day with celebrations at Brandon Riverbank - June 21/22

The search for a missing Brandon man continued Monday, pothole claims have skyrocketed in Manitoba, Dauphin RCMP charged a man with drug trafficking - and there was another lottery winner in Manitoba last weekend. These stories and more in today's update.  

Brandon was just short of a new record high temperature on Sunday - June 20/22

Brandon city council has a full agenda Monday including a vote on whether to ask the province for permission to operate photo radar, the search for a missing Brandon man was unsuccessful on Sunday, the province is spending $16 million to hire more health-care aides, nurses and LPN's - and there's another million dollar lottery winner in the province. These stories and more in today's update.  

Brandon’s Habitat for Humanity is doubling home construction - June 17/22

Brandon police arrested a man they said was carrying a modified .22-calibre handgun, another man was arrested by BPS for reportedly sitting passed out, while holding a beer, behind the wheel of his parked vehicle, the Warriors Walk goes Sunday in Brandon - and dinosaurs and bulls invade the Keystone Centre this weekend. These stories and more in today's update.  

Several Westman municipalities declared local States of Emergency after torrential rain this week - June 16/22

The Souris Glenwood Golf Course hopes to have the course open by next Wednesday after sustaining flood damage, Dauphin RCMP are investigating the theft of a historic bronze bell from Canada's oldest Ukrainian Catholic church, and PBR's Elite Cup series stops in Brandon for the first time this Saturday. These stories and more in today's update. 

The Manitoba Summer Fair posted solid numbers after a two-year COVID shutdown - June 15/22

Killarney RCMP made a couple of arrests in a string of golf course robberies, the coming hot weather and lots of standing water means more mosquitos, some campground closures remain as we get closer to another weekend - and Brandon Salutes encourages you to head to the Chamber of Commerce office and fill-out a postcard for troops from CFB Shilo. These stories and more in today's update. 

The rainy spring has negatively impacted camping plans for thousands of Manitobans - June 14/22

Brandon police have launched a program to reward children and youth for acts of kindness and playing safe, the Manitoba government has approved the province's first potash development, and someone in Manitoba won $100,000 in last Friday's Lotto Max draw. These stories and more in today's update.

Brandon police are investigating a vehicle-cyclist collision Monday morning - June 13/22

A couple of arrests were made in separate weapons incidents at the Manitoba Summer Fair, Brandon's police service is also taking a hit from high gas prices, Manitoba's tourism industry is getting an infusion of federal funds - and if you want a good night's sleep - get a partner. These stories and more in today's update.

The Manitoba Summer Fair continues at Brandon’s Keystone Centre - June 10/22

Manitoba cattle ranchers are not happy with Health Canada's new food label plan, two suspects accused of trashing a Brandon convenience store trying to steal an ATM face additional charges, Brandon University unveils its new, permanent 'Pride crosswalk' today - and more of us would be OK if the nickel was taken out of circulation. These stories and more in today's update.

The province is adding more nursing seats at Red River College - June 9/22

A Brandon teenager was charged with assault this week, a shooting and overdose are being investigated at Waywayseecappo First Nation, a Brandon woman won $100,000 on the Lotto 6/49 EXTRA last month - and it's Day Two of fun at the Manitoba Summer Fair at Brandon Keystone Centre. These stories and more in today's update.