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Cree reimagining of Macbeth makes Manitoba debut in Brandon
A reimagining of Macbeth — set in a time before colonization and rooted in the Cree worldview, language and tradition — is set to be performed on Treaty 2 territory for the first time this weekend.
Family of missing Brandon teen expands search effort, appeals for security footage
The family of Owen Bedford, a missing 18-year-old from Brandon, is continuing ground search efforts across the southwestern Manitoba city, and urging anyone with doorbell or security camera footage that may help locate him to come forward.
Brandon teen recovering at home after sword attack inside high school
Chinonso Onuke, 15, is now recovering at home after undergoing a 10-hour surgery in Winnipeg. He says he thought he was going to die when a fellow student, dressed all in black with a mask, attacked him with a sword inside Brandon’s Neelin High School last week.
Pilot project uses nanobubble technology to battle algae blooms in Manitoba lake
To improve water quality and prevent harmful algae growth, a nanobubble system is being installed in Killarney Lake in Manitoba. The pilot project uses technology that infuses water with ultra-fine oxygen bubbles.
Father in Brandon's manslaughter trial found guilty in infant 2016 death
On June 4, Court of King's Bench Justice Scott Abel found Keifer Mecas, 34, guilty of manslaughter in the death of his daughter. The judge cited witness testimony placing Mecas alone with his daughter when the injuries occurred, as well as medical expert evidence outlining the nature of Haelin's injuries.
IN PHOTOS | Families uprooted by wildfire find shelter in Brandon
Pukatawagan Cree Nation fire evacuee Rashelle Colomb had to leave her dogs and partner behind as her family fled an out-of-control wildfire.
Virden airport expansion will accommodate larger planes, air ambulance service
The province announced Monday it is investing $1.65 million into the Virden airport expansion. Brock Andrew and his family have invested $1.5 million to support the infrastructure.
Carberry-area residents rally against plan they say won't fix intersection where crash killed 17
Around 100 people rallied Thursday evening near the intersection north of Carberry where a crash killed 17 people two years ago, protesting proposed changes to the crossing.
'1 lake, 1 boat' policy intended to keep invasive species out of Pelican Lake sparks concerns from businesses
New boating regulations at Pelican Lake are raising concerns among some business owners, who say the changes may drive visitors away from the southwestern Manitoba region during the crucial summer tourism season.
Jeff Ross lost his brother. Now he helps others find missing family members
Three years after his brother went missing and was later found dead, Jeff Ross has been volunteering with the search and rescue team that helped bring his family closure.