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Canadian Foodgrains Bank rep for Manitoba, Dale Friesen, is on the move throughout the province and northwestern Ontario to share the story of how the CFB helps the hurting and the hungry around the world.

One of the aspects of his role as rep is to inspire communities to look at fundraising efforts beyond the farm and field.

The Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) Foundation is continuing their fundraising efforts to support a number of projects, the largest of these being their capital campaign for the Critical Care Centre which is still under construction.

"The Critical Care Centre and the Capital Campaign of Foundation for Care is still on track," shares Foundation Communications and Development Coordinator, Jessica Saler. "The last update we received from the hospital, the build is expected to be completed this fall with patients hopefully using that facility in early 2026!"

The Killarney Lakeside Golf Course will be the host site for the inaugural Killarney Shamrocks Alumni Golf Tournament this upcoming weekend.

One of the organizers, Tyler Shiels, couldn't be more excited for what the weekend will bring. "It's the first ever Killarney Shamrocks alumni golf event and it'll be at the Killarney Lakeside Golf Course," he explains with a big smile. "It starts at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday."

Watershed technicians and program coordinators from across Manitoba gathered in late June for a hands-on, two-day field event in southern Manitoba aimed at enhancing collaboration, professional development, and practical skills in watershed management. 

Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.

The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now.

David Macdonald, an economist with the centre, said even though fees have dropped significantly everywhere, the federal government is unlikely to meet its self-imposed deadline.

Two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people arrested and charged on Tuesday for allegedly participating in an anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area.

Three of the suspects, motivated by "violent extremism," planned to start a militia and "took concrete actions" to facilitate terrorist activity, the RCMP said. Two 24-year-olds and a 25-year-old allegedly took part in military-style training that included shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises, using a variety of firearms and high-capacity magazines. 

TUESDAY, JULY 8TH

South West Baseball League
Playoffs - Best of 3
Game 1
Wawanesa 2 at Boissevain 3
Boissevain leads series 1-0

Playoffs - Best of 3
Game 1
Hamiota 3 at Oak River 9
Oak River leads series 1-0

Playoffs - Best of 3
Game 2
Brandon Cardinals 1 at Deloraine 3
Series tied 1-1

Project to Protect Infrastructure and Support Long-term Water Management in Southwestern Manitoba

Media Release - July 8, 2025

The Manitoba government is investing $19.7 million to rehabilitate Oak Lake Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure in southwestern Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises the majority of the province continues to be at a high and very-high fire danger level, with the northern part of the province having the most potential for the spread of wildfires.

Evacuees requiring assistance are reminded to go to Winnipeg. Effective today, the primary evacuation reception centre for all evacuees is the Leila Soccer Complex at 770 Leila Ave.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are notifying the public of one new measles exposure site:

• Brandon Shoppers Mall, 1570 18th St., Brandon on June 29 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone who was in this location at this time is asked to monitor for symptoms until July 21.

Public health is also asking anyone who was in this location during this time to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccine (MMR or MMRV).