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Brandon Tourism has recently launched several digital initiatives aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. One of the key projects is a new Live Music Events landing page on their website.

This page is designed to encourage local venues to submit their upcoming live music events, helping visitors discover where they can enjoy live performances during their stay in the city. While venues may compete for customers, the broader goal is to work together to attract more visitors to Brandon and showcase its vibrant music scene.

The South West Baseball League season has moved right along and of late, the offense of the Brandon Young Guns has propelled the team forward and player/manager Chris Campbell is looking to keep it going down the stretch. 

"It was a tough start, but we're starting to come around," Campbell says of his teams season. "The bats have been hot all year, it's just a matter of shoring up the defensive side of the game and getting some better outings on the mound, but we're coming around and playing better."

When Vionell Holdings Partnership decided to build a new apartment complex in Killarney, it wasn’t just a business move – it was a response to a community need. Spearheaded by CEO Jason Roblin and driven by conversations with former mayor Merv Tweed, the project is helping to tackle the housing shortage affecting many parts of Manitoba.

"Employers were saying they had no place for workers to live, making it hard to attract skilled labour," says Roblin. "Merv helped gather a group of local investors to support the project."

Canada's supply managed sector is breathing a sigh of relief with the passage of Bill C-202 which protects it from any further concessions in future trade talks.

An identical bill died on the order paper in the last session but this time moved quickly through Parliament and the Senate, before receiving Royal Assent last week.

The Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers issued a joint statement supporting the legislation. 

You can call in to ask host Carla Hrycyna all of your gardening questions live every Saturday morning starting at 9:15am: 1-800-374-3315

Funeral For:  Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand 
Funeral Date: Private 
Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand, 80, of Altona formerly of Rosenfeld, passed away Friday, June 20th at her residence. She is survived by 2 sons, 1 brother, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Grant. 
A private funeral service for Leona Nickel nee Hildebrand will be held with burial at Weidenfeld Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona.  

Funeral For:  George Schapansky 
Funeral Date: Private 
George Schapansky, age 89 years, of Altona formerly of Plum Coulee, MB passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre.
He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Dueck), their children Theresa (Garry) Miller, Gerald Schapansky, and Debra (Brian) Hurd, as well as 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. He was predeceased by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
A private funeral service will be held with ash interment at the Plum Coulee Cemetery.

Most areas of the prairies received some rainfall over the weekend. 

Environment Canada issued a number of special weather statements warning about significant rainfall and the potential for flooding in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

Many areas saw torrential rain and even tornadoes that caused significant damage, along with cooler temperatures and a risk of frost in some areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Forty-seven graduates of Killarney School are ready to cross the stage and receive their diplomas at tomorrow's graduation ceremony. 

"Our grads are just thrilled to be coming to the end of their 13-year adventure for sure," shares Vice Principal, Sheri Haney. "They're eager to take on the new chapter coming forth soon.  I've heard lots of rumblings that they've just worked so hard. They've gone through so many things together."

Canadian cattle producers are sitting in a favorable position going into summer. 

Executive Administrator for the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association, Rick Wright, says all indications show the Canadian market going into the early fall, especially for yearlings and the early calves, will be very strong.