Man accused of 2nd-degree murder told police victim shot himself, Brandon court hears
Jeremy John Blacksmith, a 43-year-old Sioux Valley Dakota Nation man charged with second-degree murder, told police the 21-year-old he is accused of killing shot himself, a Brandon court heard Thursday.
#crime #court #murder #Brandon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/murder-sioux-valley-shooting-rcmp-youth-9.7039033?cmp=rss

Despite legislation intended to spur competition, no sign of grocery store for long-vacant Brandon space
New provincial legislation aimed at increasing competition in the grocery industry won't help fill a long-vacant retail space in Brandon, Man.
#legislation #competition #grocery #Brandon #Man
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sobeys-vacant-grocery-store-legislation-brandon-9.7037347?cmp=rss

Double-digit tax hike back on the table as Brandon 2026 budget talks near
A potential double-digit property tax increase is once again looming as the City of Brandon city council prepares to debate its 2026 budget later this month. Similar warnings in the past two years ended up preceding more modest hikes.
#budget #tax #Brandon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-proposed-budget-2026-9.7035841?cmp=rss

Witnesses say they saw accused shoot 21-year-old as Sioux Valley murder trial begins
On the first day of his trial for second-degree murder Jeremy John Blacksmith, 43, pleaded not guilty in the death of Blaze Tacan in August 2023. The Brandon Court of Kings Bench trial is expected to last ten days.
#crime #trial #SiouxValley #Brandon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sioux-valley-dakota-trial-homicide-9.7034354?cmp=rss

Brandon group turns carolling into fundraiser for Ukraine while 'keeping our traditions'
Members of the Brandon Ukrainian-Canadian Association Tryzub sang traditional songs as part of carolling for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said volunteer Julia Krykavska. 
#fundraising #traditions #Brandon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tryzub-brandon-carols-ukraine-9.7032920?cmp=rss

Teenage Cancer Trust - Nile Rodgers & Chic. High Lodge. #tickets #brandon #uktheatre #concert https://www.uktw.co.uk/L1766401078/

Here's what's open, what's closed in Winnipeg, Brandon on New Year's Eve, Day
Here's a look at what will be open and closed around Manitoba's two largest cities as people ring in the new year.
#holidays #business #Winnipeg #Brandon #Manitoba
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/new-years-open-closed-manitoba-2025-9.7030107?cmp=rss

Lack of funding stalls plans for long delayed sobering centre in southwestern Manitoba
A proposed sobering centre in Brandon has stalled due to a funding shortfall, even as new legislation allows for the detention of intoxicated individuals for up to 72 hours. Brandon police Chief Tyler Bates says calls related to substance abuse doubled in 2025, showing the need f...
#funding #health #law #Manitoba #Brandon
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/sobering-centre-brandon-2025-9.7023587?cmp=rss

⭕️Le Dr #Brandon a été étranglée par un policier jusqu'à ce qu'elle perde connaissance lors d'une grève de la faim : On peut l'entendre s'étouffer, dit-elle. #Implausibleblog