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Record-breaking cattle prices a lifeline for farmers facing inflation, trade tensions
Cattle prices have soared in 2025, offering long-awaited financial relief to Manitoba ranchers after years of stagnant returns and rising operational costs.
Provincial plans for social service hub stir both hope and concern in downtown Brandon
Manitoba Housing is considering transforming a long-vacant seniors' centre in Brandon's downtown into a social service hub, rasing hope for those who see it as a lifeline for vulnerable residents and concern among those who fear it could undermine ongoing efforts to revitalize the core.
Brandon emergency room assault highlights growing safety concerns for nurses, union says
A nurse at Brandon Hospital was choked and nearly stabbed with a needle by an emergency room patient Monday — a violent incident that reflects a growing wave of abuse and attacks on health-care workers, says the Manitoba Nurses Union.
As recent assaults fuel fears, Brandon police working on downtown safety strategy
As violent incidents rise and the opioid crisis deepens, police in Brandon are working toward a strategy to manage growing call volumes and public safety concerns in the city's downtown.
Father's trial in baby's death hinges on circumstantial evidence, both Crown and defence say
The trial of a father accused of killing his infant daughter in 2016 heard closing arguments Wednesday, as the Crown said circumstantial evidence makes his guilt clear but the defence argued it provides reasonable doubt.
Court sees interrogation videos of police pressing father to confess in infant's death
A Brandon court saw hours of video Thursday showing a police interrogation on the day in 2023 when Keifer Mecas, now 34, was arrested in the 2016 death of his infant daughter, Haelin Taylor.
Witness at Brandon manslaughter trial pleads with father to admit role in baby's death
A witness broke down during the first day of the manslaughter trial for Keifer Mecas, 34, as the witness demanded the accused admit he had a role in the death of his 11-week-old daughter.
At Brandon's winter fair, consumers facing economic worries look to buy straight from the farm
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair co-chair Clint Swain says he’s seeing more people at the Brandon event this year trying to find out how they can directly buy from farmers, both to support Canadian products and help keep cash in their wallets.
Feds to blame for costly drop in international students: Brandon University president
International applications for first-time students have plummeted nearly 60 per cent at Brandon University, and its president is blaming federal policies capping the number of students allowed to study in Canada.
Southwestern Manitoba First Nation pauses provincial court hearings over safety concerns
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation’s provincial circuit court was creating security concerns when it came to the physical and mental well-being of community members, says Chief Vince Tacan. Court takes place in the community’s mature student centre and wasn’t providing the necessary security.