The Westman News Update's Podcast

Brandon council adopts several recommendations to improve the downtown - May 25/22

A couple of streets in Brandon rank high on CAA's annual 'Worst Roads' list, a call's out for a contractor to do roof repairs on six Brandon municipal buildings, three men face charges after a Brandon police raid on a home on 6th Street, and Manitoba is modernizing liquor regulations. These stories and more in today's update. 

The Assiniboine River in Brandon has peaked and has even dropped slightly - May 24/22

Mounties are investigating a string of vehicle thefts in Boissevain and Waskada, over 300 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Manitoba, a new billionaire was born about every 30 hours worldwide during the pandemic - and fewer Manitobans feel Ottawa or the provincial government are working in their best interests. These stories and more in today's update.

It’ll finally begin drying up in Westman this long weekend - May 20/22

There are more campground closures in the province, Bernie Whetter of Brandon's 'Green Spot' named 'Business Person of the Year' at the Chamber of Commerce awards gala, a city-wide garage sale is planned for next weekend in Brandon - and your cat knows your name, seriously. These stories and more in today's update.

Everyone’s bracing for a possible 90 mm of rain heading into the long weekend - May 19/22

Work on Brandon's new outdoor sports complex could begin this summer, the City of Brandon reminds you to get your fire pit permit, Boissevain's new artisans market opens this weekend, and 'ice shoves' on Lake Winnipeg are up to 25 feet high. These stories and more in today's update. 

Minnedosa’s flood fight continues - May 18/22

The Assiniboine River in Brandon is expected to peak this week, check with Manitoba Parks to see if your campsite is still open this long weekend, fatal traffic crashes are up so far this year in Manitoba, and Co-ops in Neepawa and Rapid City have fundraising barbecues for Ukrainian refugees this Friday. These stories and more in today's update. 

A two-year-child is in Brandon hospital after a house fire Monday morning - May 17/22

Another weather system could bring 20 to 50 mm of rain to the province, housing sales cooled in April, Brandon's Walk For Alzheimer's will be virtual this month, and Tim Horton's and Justin Bieber continue their collaboration. These stories and more in today's update.

Brandon received 20 mm of rain in the past 24 hours but drier conditions are ahead - May 13/22

Brandon mayor Rick Chrest has delivered his final 'State of the City' address, Premier Heather Stefanson is open to reviewing taxes, fishing season opens tomorrow in southern Manitoba - and the Ukrainian flag will be raised at Brandon City Hall Sunday at 4:00 pm. These stories and more in today's update. 

More rain on the way for Westman including Brandon maybe 30-50 mm - May 12/22

Province issues an upgraded overland flood warning for parts of Manitoba, the swollen Assiniboine River has flooded a pathway at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre, a former Brandon massage therapist gets 4 years in jail for sex assault, and a passenger lands a small plane in Florida after the pilot becomes incapacitated. These stories and more in today's update.

Nearly 300 Ukrainian refugees are expected to arrive in MB next week - May 11/22

Brandon's 'Everyone Eats' food program is winding down, a number campgrounds are closed in Westman due to flooding, MB government wants your feedback on design of new Neepawa Health Centre - and this Sunday you can check out the 'Super Flower Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse. These stories and more in today's update. 

An Overland Flood Watch is in effect for south and central Manitoba - May 10/22

Disaster Assistance is now available for those affected by spring flooding, waterlogged fields continue to delay seeding in Westman, some surgical wait times are coming down, and check your pockets or purses as some bogus Toonies have been circulating in Canada. These stories and more in today's update.