The Brandon Sun

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push EDMONTON – More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and even more band councillors and elders were at Alberta’s legislature Monday, calling on Premier Danielle Smith’s government to st...

EDMONTON – More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and even more band councillors and elders were at Alberta’s legislature Monday, calling on Premier Danielle Smith’s government to stomp out the push for the province to quit Canada. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0...

Manitoba Tories say minors may have access to planned drug consumption site WINNIPEG – Minors will not be allowed to use Manitoba’s supervised drug consumption site, although staff may have to use their own judgment for young-looking people without identification,...

Minors will not be allowed to use Manitoba’s supervised drug consumption site, although staff may have to use their own judgment for young-looking people without identification, the province’s addictions minister said Monday. www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/2... #bdnmb

Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. — a city she’s never...

This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. — a city she’s never visited — to work as a registered nurse. www.brandonsun.com/business/202... #bdnmb

Ottawa drops TikTok ban, will now let platform stay in Canada with conditions OTTAWA – Ottawa’s decision to let TikTok remain in Canada — now with more security guarantees from the Chinese-owned firm — reverses its previous decision to ban the company over national...

OTTAWA – Ottawa’s decision to let TikTok remain in Canada — now with more security guarantees from the Chinese-owned firm — reverses its previous decision to ban the company over national security concerns. www.brandonsun.com/entertainmen... #bdnmb

More than 5,000 Canadians have fled Middle East, Anand says demand for help dropping OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada says it has helped more than 5,000 Canadians leave the Middle East since the latest conflict began, and demand for evacuation support is now falling off. Foreign A...

OTTAWA – Global Affairs Canada says it has helped more than 5,000 Canadians leave the Middle East since the latest conflict began, and demand for evacuation support is now falling off. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking WINNIPEG – Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified...

Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada’s top UFO expert. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

BSD launches tutoring, mentoring program Brandon School Division has launched the NorthStar Program, a new after-school tutoring and mentoring initiative. The program, which will begin this year with a cohort of Grade 9 students, is…

Brandon School Division has launched the NorthStar Program, a new after-school tutoring and mentoring initiative. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

Man denies pointing BB gun at safety officer A First Nations Safety Officer testified that she was in fear for her life when a man allegedly pointed a BB gun at her while she was on duty in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Cyril Elk, 47, pleaded…

A First Nations Safety Officer testified that she was in fear for her life when a man allegedly pointed a BB gun at her while she was on duty in Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

Former CFO withdraws claim against city A former City of Brandon employee has withdrawn his lawsuit against the city for wrongful dismissal. The city’s former general manager of corporate services and chief financial officer, Cory…

A former City of Brandon employee has withdrawn his lawsuit against the city for wrongful dismissal. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

NDP mandates period products at work The Brandon Chamber of Commerce president says she supports the province mandating workplaces to provide free menstrual products to employees, but acknowledges it will be an extra expense for…

The Brandon Chamber of Commerce president says she supports the province mandating workplaces to provide free menstrual products to employees, but acknowledges it will be an extra expense for businesses. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

Today's editorial page cartoon. #bdnmb

U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers OTTAWA – An American medical museum has returned the partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War. The Department of National Defence says the remains were collected or...

OTTAWA – An American medical museum has returned the partial human remains of 12 Canadian soldiers from the First World War. www.brandonsun.com/entertainmen... #bdnmb

Conservatives seek to remove barriers to shipping alcohol across provincial borders OTTAWA – A Conservative member of Parliament has introduced a private member’s bill to enable shipments of Canadian alcohol across the country. Dan Albas’s bill seeks to amend the Ca...

OTTAWA – A Conservative member of Parliament has introduced a private member’s bill to enable shipments of Canadian alcohol across the country. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

Pharmacy called out for denying free birth control WINNIPEG — The provincial government reminded Manitobans they’re entitled to free prescription birth control after learning that one pharmacy in Brandon was charging for it. An open letter that was…

WINNIPEG — The provincial government reminded Manitobans they’re entitled to free prescription birth control after learning that one pharmacy in Brandon was charging for it. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

School board approves 7.25% property tax hike The Brandon School Division board of trustees has approved a $149.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year — a 6.5 per cent increase in spending compared to last year. Trustees approved the…

The Brandon School Division board of trustees has approved a $149.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year — a 6.5 per cent increase in spending compared to last year. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0... #bdnmb

Kelly Mushumanski plays with his German shorthaired pointer moose at the Hanbury Hill Pooch Park on Monday afternoon. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) #bdnmb

Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele named NHL first star of the week NEW YORK – Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points over a three-game stretch.    Scheifele scored his 18th career overtime g...

NEW YORK – Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points over a three-game stretch. www.brandonsun.com/sports/sport...

Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson out week to week with upper-body injury VANCOUVER – The Ottawa Senators will be without defenceman Jake Sanderson when they line up against the Canucks in Vancouver on Monday.  Head coach Travis Green says the 23-year-old blue liner i...

VANCOUVER – The Ottawa Senators will be without defenceman Jake Sanderson when they line up against the Canucks in Vancouver on Monday. www.brandonsun.com/sports/sport...

U15 Wheat Kings triple down Bruins to even series The Brandon Wheat Kings just earned their biggest win of the year. The Wheat Kings (4-1) got back in the win column in Game 2 to even their Winnipeg Hockey League U15 AAA best-of-five semifinals…

The Brandon Wheat Kings just earned their biggest win of the year. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2026/...

Team West finishes third at Winter Games The Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson ended Saturday, with Team West finishing third of the six teams with 19 gold, 22 silver and 37 bronze for 78 medals. • BADMINTON — In the team U15 mix, West…

The Manitoba Winter Games in Thompson ended Saturday, with Team West finishing third of the six teams with 19 gold, 22 silver and 37 bronze for 78 medals. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2026/...

Opinion: Risk is business poison … and Trump is risky With every passing day, it seems more and more like the president of the United States doesn’t understand the business costs of risk and instability. And not only the U.S. is going to feel the…

Today's Editorial: With every passing day, it seems more and more like the president of the United States doesn’t understand the business costs of risk and instability. www.brandonsun.com/opinion/edit...

Local Polar Plunge fundraiser surpasses $21K Brandon residents and Brandon Police Service recruits braved icy waters for a good cause as the 2026 Polar Plunge raised more than $21,000 to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities.…

Brandon residents and Brandon Police Service recruits braved icy waters for a good cause as the 2026 Polar Plunge raised more than $21,000 to support local athletes with intellectual disabilities. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0...

Crocus Plains students bring ‘Amélie’ to stage Students at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School are preparing to bring imagination, music and heartfelt storytelling to the stage with their upcoming production of “Amélie: The Musical,” set to…

Students at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School are preparing to bring imagination, music and heartfelt storytelling to the stage with their upcoming production of “Amélie: The Musical,” set to run March 19–21 at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0...

Stay prepared for financial shocks, expert says Many families may not be adequately prepared to handle unexpected financial challenges such as job loss, reduced work hours or retirement, a financial planning expert told the Sun. Garth Duncan of…

Many families may not be adequately prepared to handle unexpected financial challenges such as job loss, reduced work hours or retirement, a financial planning expert told the Sun. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0...

Fuel prices may have ripple effect: Chamber Rising gasoline and diesel prices in Brandon could eventually push up the cost of groceries and other everyday goods, according to the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. Diesel prices in Brandon reached…

Rising gasoline and diesel prices in Brandon could eventually push up the cost of groceries and other everyday goods, according to the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0...

Organizers say Home and Leisure Show a success The 2026 Brandon Home and Leisure Show wrapped up on a positive note this weekend, with organizers and vendors praising strong attendance, expanded features and increased vendor participation. Held…

The 2026 Brandon Home and Leisure Show wrapped up on a positive note this weekend, with organizers and vendors praising strong attendance, expanded features and increased vendor participation. www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/0...

Monday's #FrontPage #bdnmb

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

That Russia is helping Iran isn’t shocking. What’s shocking is that the Trump administration won’t condemn Russia. Where is the outrage? Imagine if Zelensky were helping Iran. Trump would go ballistic. But when it’s Putin the reaction is decorous silence.
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Surging Hurricanes shut down Oilers 6-3 with 'full team effort' on the road EDMONTON – The Carolina Hurricanes were pretty quiet during the trade deadline period, but based on the way they’ve been playing of late it could easily be argued they didn’t really need to tink...

EDMONTON – The Carolina Hurricanes were pretty quiet during the trade deadline period, but based on the way they’ve been playing of late it could easily be argued they didn’t really need to tinker with the lineup. www.brandonsun.com/sports/sport...

Brandon met, didn’t exceed expectations The Brandon University Bobcats had the best player in the prairies and the top rookie in Canada West. But by way of support for Sultan Bhatti and Munroop Gill, they had enough to eke into the…

The Brandon University Bobcats had the best player in the prairies and the top rookie in Canada West. www.brandonsun.com/sports/2026/...