Westman

Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a one-project, one-review promise at a campaign stop in northwest British Columbia on Monday. Both parties are trying to convince Canadians they can ditch Canada's reputation as a place where big projects take far too long to get built.

Killarney-Turtle Mountain is hosting and evening of information tomorrow, Thursday, April 10th with two Aquatic Invasive Species specialists from the Province.  The seminar is to share more information about AIS, more specifically, zebra mussels, and how their infestation could affect Killarney Lake.

When:  Thursday, April 10

Where:  The Shamrock Centre upper level lounge

Time: 6:00 pm

Who's invited:  Everyone who wants to learn more about AIS / zebra mussels / their effects and how to mitigate infestation

Stepping into the role of running for Brandon-Souris with the Conservative Party in the Federal Election came as a sudden turn of events for Spruce Woods MLA, Grant Jackson.   It didn't take long for Jackson to be asked to step into the federal arena upon the resignation of MP Larry McGuire due to health issues.  

McGuire and Jackson have a long history of navigating through the years of provincial politics together.  Jackson says it has been a true honor to carry the baton for the PC's and to step into the shoes of his mentor, Larry McGuire.

The YWCA of Westman Board of Directors have partnered with Number Ten Archetectural Group with the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation to lead them through the process of developing the new women's campus to be built at the former Meredith Place in downtown Brandon.

"From now until the end of June, our board, our staff, community stakeholders, and a number of different organizations will be engaged in imagining a space for the YWCA Westman Women's Campus and all its various parts that that can incorporate," shares YWCA Westman Executive Director.

Legion member Bob Oldford of Portage la Prairie highlights local commemorations for Vimy Ridge Day, including a wreath placed at the downtown cenotaph and flags lowered to half-mast. Vimy Ridge day takes place each year on April 9, and commemorates the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge, which actually placed Canada in a major light on the world scene at the time.

“A pivotal moment in Canadian military history”

Oldford notes the battle marked the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together as a unified force.

New Funding to Support Integration Between Police Services in Manitoba: Wiebe

Media Release - April 9, 2025

The Manitoba government, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is investing $2 million to expand Manitoba’s Operational Communications Centre to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to respond to violent crime and critical incidents, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today.

14 ACP-Trained Clinical Service Leaders Stationed in Seven Locations Throughout Rural and Northern Manitoba: Asagwara

Media Release - April 9, 2025

The Manitoba government is strengthening emergency care across rural and northern Manitoba through the introduction of advanced care paramedics (ACPs) throughout the province, Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced today.

Arson with Disregard for Human Life (Incident from August 2023)

Between February 2025 and April 5th, 2025, BPS’ Organized Crime Section (OCS) conducted a drug trafficking investigation into Tia Vincent, a 45-year-old woman from Brandon, MB. On April 5th, OCS members arrested Vincent and located her with 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Canadian producers will have a new way to make sure they can say their product is upholding sustainability, as the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is unveiling their participation in the Protein PACT Sustainability Framework. The initiative will look to uphold sustainability standards across the country for Canada's beef producers.

Lauren Martin, the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Council for CMC, says that it was made in cooperation with our southern neighbours.