The Westman News Update's Podcast

A rainy week is in store for Brandon - May 9/22

Gas prices could jump another 5 cents-a-litre this week and next, Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest was in Brandon Sunday, Westman Dreams for Kids 'Country Fair' returns in June, and Brandon food vendors can now apply to take part in an upcoming city event at Princess Park. These stories and more in today's update. 

Rain this weekend not expected to have a big impact on MB’s flood situation - May 6/22

Check with Manitoba Parks to see if your campground has been affected by overland flooding, Portage RCMP investigating string of pizza delivery driver robberies, Manitoba Summer Fair tickets go on sale next week - and the federal government has been tracking us through our phones. These stories and more in today's update.  

Rain this weekend not expected to have a big impact on MB’s flood situation - May 6/22

Check with Manitoba Parks to see if your campground has been affected by overland flooding, Portage RCMP investigating string of pizza delivery driver robberies, Manitoba Summer Fair tickets go on sale next week - and the federal government has been tracking us through our phones. These stories and more in today's update.  

An event at Princess Park in Brandon honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls - May 5/22

Koch Fertilizer opens a new administrative building in Brandon, a new youth services space opens in downtown Brandon, the CEO of Maple Leaf Foods is stepping down, Westman may escape serious flooding - and give your yard a rest this month; it's 'No Mow May'. These stories and more in today's update.

Brandon receiving $375,000 for recreation projects - May 4/22

City of Brandon wants your opinion on downtown library renos, RCMP say many of the crimes they deal with in Westman decreased in March, and MB's minimum wage will increase in the fall but not enough to get us off the bottom of the pack in Canada. These stories and more in today's update. 

The flood warning has been expanded along the Assiniboine River in Westman - May 3/22

You can now sign-up to run for mayor of Brandon, RCMP seized cocaine, meth, modified firearms, ammo and cash in a home in Goodlands, Highway 5A in the Dauphin area is getting $13-million in upgrades, and Brandon's Building Re-Fit Store needs your donations. These stories and more in today's update. 

Several MB communities declare states of emergency because of flooding - May 2/22

Willowdale Crescent construction resumes today in Brandon, Brandon police seek suspect in a weekend stabbing, Brandon Rotary Club donates $3,600 to help Ukrainian refugees, and many Canadians believe owning a house is now for the rich only. These stories and more in today's update. 

A 50-year-old Brandon woman is recovering after being hit by a vehicle Thursday - Oct 22/21

Brandon police arrest a man on child porn charges, 40 Brandon property owners asked to voluntary provide water samples in test of lead levels, the Victoria Inn in Brandon extending its 'Rib Fundraiser' through the winter, and good news for Westman retailers: holiday shoppers plan to spend more this year. These stories and more in today's update.