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Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province. 

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced the agreement during a press conference at a kindergarten-to-Grade 8 school in Winnipeg on Friday. 

The province is to receive about $17.2 million over the next three years under the National School Food Program. 

Kinew called the program one of the "most consequential public policy interventions" seen in recent Canadian history. 

If you're still seeing mushrooms pop up on your front lawn or driveway, you're not alone.  However, if you're tempted to fry it up with a good dose of butter and your favorite spices, it's best not to, unless you're a seasoned mushroom forager.

Foraging for mushrooms has become a popular past time for many Manitobans.

The Souris Cooperative Daycare Centre is hosting a seasonal fundraiser to raise money for their new outdoor play area.

The local daycare needed some serious upgrades and additions for the kids in their Infant and Preschool programs, coming to a cost of about $100,000.

Lucas Newman had three goals and an assist as the defending Westman High School Hockey League champion Vincent Massey Vikings downed the Virden Golden Bears 10-1. Tyler Rogers added a pair of goals for the Vikings while singles went to Brady Wiltsy, Drew Young, Addax Egan, Theron McGregor and Owen Deleau. Shane Ritchie had the lone goal for Virden.

Taylor Lockhart had two goals and an assist and the Southwest Cougars defeated the Parkland Rangers 5-1. Eric Berger, Shane Elder and Connor Hoemsen also scored for the Cougars who have won five of their last six games.

Canada announced the details of a $64.8 million military aid package to Ukraine Friday as National Defence Minister Bill Blair attended a NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels.

Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia was a key topic at the meeting, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the ministers during the meeting.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, chairing his first NATO defence ministers' meeting since taking the role earlier in October, said the alliance's members are on track to deliver almost $60 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.

Welcome back to another Made in Manitoba as we welcome back Rhonda Head for a return visit. The forty-two-time international award-winning Mezzo-Soprano vocalist is from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and has just released a new album called "ASKI"... barely a year after her previous release.

The album is about nature, choosing what's right and admiring beautiful people... all three of those themes we'll explore with Rhonda Head as we welcome her back to Made in Manitoba tonight.

The Turtle Mountain Souris Plains Heritage Association (TMSPHA) has been sharing local history for many years, through their Vantage Points book series, through their website and podcasts, through topics of discussion and storytelling at their annual history seminar featuring guest speakers, as well as through their latest documentary type films.

The group has just completed their third film, Whitewater Lake - The Beauty and The Challenge, featuring the history that surrounds Whitewater Lake in its proximity to the Turtle Mountains to the south.

City of Brandon Engineering Department Proposes Speed Reduction Near Brandon University Campus 

Media Release - Oct 18, 2024

The City of Brandon engineering department is proposing a reduction in the speed limit around the Brandon University campus, particularly near the Healthy Living Centre.

The university campus sees significant non-vehicle traffic, including pedestrians, cyclists, and users of wheeled transportation. Reducing vehicle speeds aims to enhance reaction times in areas with higher interaction between vulnerable road users and vehicular traffic.

Manitoba Government Invests in Community Development Projects Throughout Manitoba

Media Release - October 18, 2024

The Manitoba government is investing up to $12 million in over 200 community development projects through the From the Ground Up – Safe Healthy Communities for All program, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced today.

Public Mischief

On October 17th a call was received of a male with a gun at Brandon's ER. Upon members arriving there had been no incident described in the call. Security cameras were also checked with no result. The 45-year-old male caller was arrested and later released with a Public Mischief charge. Court date of December 19th, 2024.

Resisting Arrest / Railway Safety Act. Sec. 26.1