Starting January 2, Manitobans aged 45 and older can self-refer for breast cancer screening—five years earlier than before. The province has hired new mammography technologists, is upgrading equipment across the province, and has expanded outreach to First Nations and newcomer communities to[...]
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Manitoba Releases Report to Strengthen Local Journalism
Local news doesn’t just happen. It takes reporters showing up to school board meetings, covering the court docket, asking the questions no one else will. Across North America, that infrastructure is fraying—and some governments are finally asking what it would take to[...]
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Province launches CWD Dashboard to help monitor and manage disease in big game
Manitoba is giving hunters a new tool to stay ahead of Chronic Wasting Disease, and it’s built with clarity and real-time decision-making in mind. The province has launched an interactive CWD Dashboard, offering up-to-date maps, testing locations, and data filters to help[...]
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SW Manitoba poised for potentially world’s largest carbon capture facility
Carbon removal is moving from theory to test runs on the Prairies, and southwest Manitoba is squarely in the spotlight. After launching a pilot plant near Innisfail, Alberta, Montreal-based Deep Sky is now eyeing Westman for one of the world’s largest direct[...]
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No Easy Fix: Farmers urged to rethink canola rotations amid verticillium threat
On a small patch of prairie near Melita, Manitoba, scientists are watching canola fields fight for survival. A soil-borne fungus called verticillium stripe is creeping through roots, choking plants just as they’re about to seed. There’s no cure, no seed treatment, and[...]
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Minot State to host International Peace Garden Conference
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University will host the 73rd annual International Peace Garden Conference at Hartnett Hall on Friday, Oct. 24. The International Peace Garden Conference, held in conjunction with Minot State University and Brandon University (Manitoba), is an opportunity for[...]
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Peace Garden honours Manitoba horticultural hero with new landscaping project
At the International Peace Garden, a new project is taking root—one that honors Manitoba horticulturist Frank Skinner, whose cold-resistant plants transformed northern landscapes. The redesign around the Errick Willis Pavilion will feature native seeds, colorful trees, and pathways connecting key parts of[...]
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Tree planting event aims to prepare landfill for future park
This fall, Steinbach’s landfill is taking its first steps toward becoming a future park — with the help of volunteers and a few hundred trees. On October 5, TD Tree Days will bring community members together to plant 300 saplings, laying the[...]
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Paddlefest returns to Riverbank with a message: Protect our waters from AIS
Kayaks, canoes, and community spirit will fill the Assiniboine River this weekend as the Riverbank Discovery Centre hosts its second annual Paddlefest. Beyond the fun, organizers are using the event to highlight an urgent message: protecting Manitoba’s waters from invasive species like[...]
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Got a bold idea for Downtown Brandon? Artists & Creators, BIZ wants to hear from you!
Downtown Brandon is opening its streets to creativity. A new public art grant, funded by the city and run by Brandon Downtown BIZ, invites artists, businesses, and community groups to pitch ideas that will bring color and character to the heart of[...]
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From artists talks to garden walks: Seniors Days spark creativity in Brandon
This weekend, the Riverbank Discovery Centre in Brandon is rolling out its first-ever Seniors Days—two full days of nature, art, and community connection. Guests can hear from gardeners, birding experts, and acclaimed artists like sculptor Peter Sawatzky and painter Wheming Zhao, with[...]
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Pickleball popularity continues to rise, bright future ahead
What started as a backyard game for kids is now one of Manitoba’s fastest-growing sports—and it’s picking up speed. Pickleball is drawing players of all ages, with schools joining in, seniors holding strong, and communities across the province building courts and clubs.[...]
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City of Brandon offers tree planting program for homeowners
A new tree in your yard might just come with a $300 thank-you from the City of Brandon. Through its Tree Planting Reimbursement Program, the city is encouraging residents to green their neighborhoods by offering reimbursement for approved trees planted on private[...]
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Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre: shaping the future of Westman Tourism
A curious black bear has taken up residence—bronze, lifelike, and perfectly at home—at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre’s growing sculpture garden. This newest addition is part of a broader effort to make the Riverbank a destination worth lingering in, not just passing[...]
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City of Brandon and BIZ unveil community-driven outdoor art project to revitalize downtown core
Downtown Brandon is about to get more colorful — and more connected. The City of Brandon and Brandon Downtown BIZ have unveiled a new outdoor art program aimed at boosting vibrancy in the heart of the city. In partnership with the Art[...]
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Manitoba declares provincial state of emergency as 17,000 flee fires in north, Flin Flon Evacuated
Manitoba is facing one of its most serious wildfire emergencies in recent memory. With more than 100 active fires—many burning out of control—the province has declared a state of emergency and begun evacuating thousands from northern communities, including Flin Flon. Dry conditions[...]