When Duty Called: Two recognized for life-saving actions this spring at Neelin High

Brandon Police Officer And École Secondaire Neelin High School First Responders were inducted into Order of the Buffalo Hunt today at Brandon City Hall.

Premier Wab Kinew awarded one of Manitoba’s highest honours, the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, to Const. Moshe Linov of the Brandon Police Service and the École Secondaire Neelin High School first responders following a violent incident that struck at the heart of a place meant to be safe.

The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial

An Ontario judge is delivering her ruling in the sexual assault trial for five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

Content warning: This live blog includes graphic descriptions of sexual acts and explicit testimony from a court proceeding that some readers may find disturbing or triggering. Reader discretion is advised.

Slippery City Slicker Busted! Drugs, deception, and a dangerous ride

July 24 Report: 

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RCMP Report to July 21, 2025

The following is the RCMP report to July 21, 2025.  This reporting period, police responded to the following calls for service.

- 10 traffic violations

- 7 provincial statute (Mental Health Act, Fire Prevention Act, Coroner's Act, 911 Act)

- 11 common police activities (alarms, suspicious persons/vehicles, assistance to general public)

- 7 crimes against property 

- 5 other criminal code

- 7 crimes against person

- 1 traffic accidents

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Kevin Wynn

Funeral For:  Kevin Wynn 
Funeral Date: July 25, 2025 
Kevin Wynn, 56, of Belleville, Ontario formerly of Blumenort, passed away Thursday, July 10th at Belleville. He is survived by his mother Margaret Wynn, his
wife and best friend Kelsey Wynn, children Morgan, Devon and Jorja Wynn, grandson Malcom, siblings Brenda Hunt (Randy) and Johnathan Wynn. He was predeceased by his father Edward Wynn.
Cremation has taken place. 
The celebration of life for Kevin Wynn will be held Friday, July 25th at 1pm at Southeast Event Centre, Steinbach. 

Leaf Rapids largely spared as fire crews return to battle wildfire

Fire crews returned to the town of Leaf Rapids Thursday morning after a wildfire burning close to the community jumped the Churchill River and entered the industrial area of town, forcing emergency crews to flee.

In a post made on social media, officials say that so far, only one house has been damaged. 

AgraCity restarts packaging and product fulfillment operations

 AgraCity - a generic crop input supplier - sending out an important notice yesterday to its clients thanking them for their patience while they work through their operational restructuring after experiencing cash flow problems.

AgraCity owes product to a number of farmers and is attempting to reimburse growers for crop inputs they bought but did not receive.

The company announced they have restarted their packaging and product fulfillment operations and will be making products available to customers soon.

 

 

New options have been announced for livestock producers in Manitoba dealing with extremely dry conditions

 Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn says Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will provide support measures through its AgriInsurance program, improving cash flow for livestock producers needing to secure additional feed.

MASC will be applying a quality adjustment factor to reduce yield appraisals by 40 per cent for drought-stricken cereal crops that are converted to livestock feed. 

Canada's Arctic Trade Corridor creates more market opportunities

A new agreement will open up more opportunities for moving products from Manitoba and Saskatchewan to the world.

This week, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will create a northern trade corridor through the Port of Churchill.

Moe says Saskatchewan remains committed to strengthening trade across Canada by supporting and developing new transportation corridors

Firefighters forced to flee as wildfire reaches town of Leaf Rapids

Firefighters battling a wildfire near the town of Leaf Rapids were forced to evacuate the community late Wednesday evening. 



In a Facebook post, the Town of Leaf Rapids informed its residents that one of the fires in the area had jumped the Churchill River and entered the town through the industrial area.