Westman

The City of Brandon has announced the launch of the BDN Transit app, to make navigating the city easy and more convenient.

'The BDN Transit app and website is designed to give riders more confidence and control over their journey,' states the city's media release. 'No more guessing when the next bus will arrive - just open the app, track your ride, and go.'

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (39-32) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-42) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park by a score of 4-2.
 
After three and a half innings of scoreless baseball, Keshawn Lynch and Matthew Warkentin reached on singles before Roby Enríquez ripped a two-run double off the centre field wall to give Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.

Funeral For:  Cornelius N. Driedger 
Funeral Date: Private 
Cornelius N. Driedger, 87, of Altona formerly of Blumenhof, passed away Tuesday, July 29th at Altona Memorial Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Elsie, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother, and their families. He was predeceased by 2 granddaughters, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. 
A private funeral service for Cornelius N. Driedger will be held.  
Viewing will be at Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona Thursday, July 31st from 1 to 7pm. 
Donations may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service. 

Residents of two communities were preparing to head home Tuesday, while another community was being evacuated, as crews continued to battle wildfires across a large swath of the Prairies.

Some of the 2,400 residents of Tataskweyak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba started making their way back, two months after they were forced to leave by encroaching fire.

"It's very good news this week," Chief Doreen Spence said in a video posted to Facebook on Monday night.

Every summer, cyclists can be seen braving the long stretches of prairie roads—some riding purely for the joy of it, while others are driven by a mission.

Among them is Glenboro resident and Canadian Forces member, Major Steve Sloat, who has teamed up with retired Lieutenant Colonel Robert Poirier to raise funds for the Gunner Peer Support Network, a charity affiliated with the Royal Canadian Artillery.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) brought its touring debt clock around the province, aiming to raise awareness about Manitoba’s growing provincial debt.

According to the CTF, the province’s debt has surpassed $35 billion and continues to increase.

"It's going up about $4,000 a minute, or $5.5 million a day," says Gage Haubrich, prairie director for the federation.

Coach of the U15 AA Westman Storm, Dave Danners, couldn't be prouder of his group for what they did throughout the entire season, capping it off with a silver medal at provincials. 

"I have a lot of good things to say about this team," Danners says with a laugh and a smile. "I guess we'll start with that they are such a positive group. Their heads are in the game, every game. They support each other like I've never seen. That would be the number one, their attitude, their focus on the game, and how they support one another no matter what happens."

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

The Manitoba Wildfire Service advises that high winds and dry conditions throughout the province are creating a very high fire danger across much of the province today. A mandatory evacuation order is in effect for the community of Cormorant effective at 1 p.m., today. This evacuation will affect approximately 300 residents.