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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Filip Ruzicka was sensational in making 31 saves as the Brandon Wheat Kings beat the visiting Saskatoon Blades 4-1 in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Wednesday. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Ruzicka propels Wheat Kings past Blades
Filip Ruzicka was sensational in making 31 saves as the Brandon Wheat Kings beat the visiting Saskatoon Blades 4-1 in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Wednesday. “It…
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December 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Filip Ruzicka was sensational in making 31 saves as the Brandon Wheat Kings beat the visiting Saskatoon Blades 4-1 in Western Hockey League action at Assiniboine Credit Union Place on Wednesday. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according to two people familiar with the matter. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according…
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December 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according to two people familiar with the matter. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Former federal minister Chrystia Freeland this week said Ukraine can become an economic juggernaut and boost European economies by taking up the opportunities it missed after the collapse of the Soviet Union. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Freeland calls Ukraine a 'fantastic investment' as Ottawa pledges $235 million
OTTAWA – Former federal minister Chrystia Freeland this week said Ukraine can become an economic juggernaut and boost European economies by taking up the opportunities it missed after the collap...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Former federal minister Chrystia Freeland this week said Ukraine can become an economic juggernaut and boost European economies by taking up the opportunities it missed after the collapse of the Soviet Union. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
OTTAWA – The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy watchdog will face “very difficult choices” about what it examines in coming years due to federal budget cuts. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Spy watchdog says it faces 'difficult choices' due to budget cuts
OTTAWA – The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy watchdog will face “very difficult choices” about what it examines in coming years due to...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
OTTAWA – The vice-chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy watchdog will face “very difficult choices” about what it examines in coming years due to federal budget cuts. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
EDMONTON – A woman looking to launch a recall petition to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature says her campaign has been officially approved. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Petitioner looking to recall Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says application approved
EDMONTON – A woman looking to launch a recall petition to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature says her campaign has been officially approved. Heather VanSnick sa...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
EDMONTON – A woman looking to launch a recall petition to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith from her seat in the legislature says her campaign has been officially approved. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
EDMONTON – Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a province-wide strike. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Two cabinet ministers say money a key factor in using Charter override on teachers
EDMONTON – Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers&...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
EDMONTON – Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a province-wide strike. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered with our weekly feature Let's Do Something. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Let’s Do Something — Dec. 4, 2025
To get your event featured in a future edition of Let’s Do Something, please send an email to [email protected] with “Let’s Do Something” in the subject line. Also, if you have anything…
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December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got you covered with our weekly feature Let's Do Something. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
VICTORIA – A political analyst says John Rustad’s disputed leadership of the B.C. Conservatives appears “unsustainable” after he refused to step down in the face of a caucus mutiny. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Rustad may make B.C. Conservatives 'ungovernable' if he doesn't exit, says analyst
VICTORIA – A political analyst says John Rustad’s disputed leadership of the B.C. Conservatives appears “unsustainable” after he refused to step down in the face of a caucus mu...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
VICTORIA – A political analyst says John Rustad’s disputed leadership of the B.C. Conservatives appears “unsustainable” after he refused to step down in the face of a caucus mutiny. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
The Keystone Centre and Keystone Centre Foundation are hosting a free Family Fun Day later this month. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Keystone Centre hosting free Family Fun Day on Dec. 20
The Keystone Centre and Keystone Centre Foundation are hosting a free Family Fun Day later this month. The Dec. 20 event will take place at the north end of the Keystone Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Keystone Centre and Keystone Centre Foundation are hosting a free Family Fun Day later this month. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Dozens of women were introduced to the ins and outs of running for city council ahead of next year’s municipal election at an event in Brandon Wednesday evening. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Event preps women for entering civic politics
Dozens of women were introduced to the ins and outs of running for city council ahead of next year’s municipal election at an event in Brandon Wednesday evening. A local organization — Her Seat at…
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Dozens of women were introduced to the ins and outs of running for city council ahead of next year’s municipal election at an event in Brandon Wednesday evening. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
OTTAWA – A handful of key federal cabinet ministers will address the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Key ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today
OTTAWA – A handful of key federal cabinet ministers will address the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. But Energy Minis...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
OTTAWA – A handful of key federal cabinet ministers will address the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Expect food to take up a bigger share of household budgets next year. The latest Food Price Report produced by several Canadian universities is projecting an average family of four will pay an estimated $994.63 more for food in 2026 than this year... www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Average family expected to spend $994 more on food next year: report
Expect food to take up a bigger share of household budgets next year. The latest Food Price Report produced by several Canadian universities is projecting an average family of four will pay an…
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Expect food to take up a bigger share of household budgets next year. The latest Food Price Report produced by several Canadian universities is projecting an average family of four will pay an estimated $994.63 more for food in 2026 than this year... www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
A change in venues nearly cancelled the sit-down portion of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Last-minute venue change saves annual dinner
A change in venues nearly cancelled the sit-down portion of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. After some last-minute scrambling,…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A change in venues nearly cancelled the sit-down portion of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
For the first time in forever, a local theatre group is performing the complete Broadway musical of Disney’s “Frozen” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
‘Dream come true’ as Mecca goes full ‘Frozen’
For the first time in forever, a local theatre group is performing the complete Broadway musical of Disney’s “Frozen” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. Mecca Productions was…
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For the first time in forever, a local theatre group is performing the complete Broadway musical of Disney’s “Frozen” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
No team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League has arguably had more ups and downs than the Neepawa Titans. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Clark, Titans seeking more consistency
No team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League has arguably had more ups and downs than the Neepawa Titans. The Titans, who now sit in third place in the West Division with 25 points thanks to a…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
No team in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League has arguably had more ups and downs than the Neepawa Titans. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Zoe Redekop’s storybook ending is now just the closing of a chapter. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
All-star Redekop joins hometown Bobcats
Zoe Redekop’s storybook ending is now just the closing of a chapter. She finished her last match for the Vincent Massey Vikings with a gold medal around her neck and an AAAA provincial volleyball…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Zoe Redekop’s storybook ending is now just the closing of a chapter. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
A knife-wielding woman who was shot four times by an RCMP officer on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry last May has been found not criminally responsible in Brandon provincial court. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Knife-wielding woman shot by Mountie found not criminally responsible
A knife-wielding woman who was shot four times by an RCMP officer on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry last May has been found not criminally responsible in Brandon provincial court. Last week,…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A knife-wielding woman who was shot four times by an RCMP officer on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry last May has been found not criminally responsible in Brandon provincial court. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
A change in venues nearly cancelled the sit-down portion of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Last-minute venue change saves annual dinner
A change in venues nearly cancelled the sit-down portion of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. After some last-minute scrambling,…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A change in venues nearly cancelled the sit-down portion of the Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Former councillor Mike Waddell was elected reeve in the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis in a decisive vote Wednesday evening. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Waddell elected Cornwallis reeve with 71% of vote
Former councillor Mike Waddell was elected reeve in the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis in a decisive vote Wednesday evening. Waddell won with 389 votes — 71.3 per cent of the total — compared to…
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December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Former councillor Mike Waddell was elected reeve in the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis in a decisive vote Wednesday evening. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Good morning! Here is your #FrontPage #bdnmb
The Wheat Kings U15 AAA girls squad are now winless in their last three contests following a disappointing road set against the Westman Wildcats over the weekend, when they got outscored 15-0 with 7-0 and 8-0 losses. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
Lenton, U15 girls push for bounce back
A statement win is in order. The Wheat Kings U15 AAA girls squad are now winless in their last three contests following a disappointing road set against the Westman Wildcats over the weekend, when…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Wheat Kings U15 AAA girls squad are now winless in their last three contests following a disappointing road set against the Westman Wildcats over the weekend, when they got outscored 15-0 with 7-0 and 8-0 losses. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2025/... #bdnmb
OTTAWA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb blasts. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
ICE ordering fleet of 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian firm
OTTAWA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bulle...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
OTTAWA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earmarked millions of dollars for a bulk order for 20 armoured vehicles from Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel that are built to resist bullets and bomb blasts. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking a provincial committee to take another look at how it notifies the public about convicted sex offenders being released from custody. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb
Manitoba premier calls for more public notifications about sex offenders
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking a provincial committee to take another look at how it notifies the public about convicted sex offenders being released from custody. Kinew has wri...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking a provincial committee to take another look at how it notifies the public about convicted sex offenders being released from custody. www.brandonsun.com/local/2025/1... #bdnmb