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  WINNIPEG -- The mayor of Brandon is urging all residents to get their COVID-19 vaccine once their chance comes up. “This is truly our opportunity,” said Mayor Rick Chrest at a news conference on Tuesday, while wearing his ‘I’m COVID-19 Vaccinated’ sticker. He said despite the current restrictions in Manitoba, he’s never felt more optimistic about the pandemic than he does right now because of the vaccines. “Unlike previous restrictions, this time we have a real, live remedy underway – vaccinations,” Chrest said. The mayor added that he encourages people to get the v...

Brandon Sun By: Tyler Clarke Save to Read Later New wide-sweeping public health orders are coming into play at 12:01 a.m. Sunday in response to an ongoing spike in COVID-19 cases. Advertisement WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Dr Brent Roussin announces a stricter set of restrictions during a press conference at the Manitoba Legislative Building Friday evening. New wide-sweeping public health orders are coming into play at 12:01 a.m. Sunday in response to an ongoing spike in COVID-19 cases. The orders affect gatherings and strive to cut down on the nu...

Brandon Sun By: Colin Slark Save to Read Later Sunday Frangi stands outside his new workplace, Brandon City Hall, after being elected as the new councillor for Ward 5 in a byelection Wednesday evening. (Colin Slark/The Brandon Sun) The unofficial results are in: Sunday Frangi will be the next member of Brandon City Council. Advertisement The unofficial results are in: Sunday Frangi will be the next member of Brandon City Council. Turnout was extremely low, with Frangi carrying the day over opponent Gordon McRae by a slim margin of 50 vote...

Brandon Sun By: Kimberley Kielley Save to Read Later The City of Brandon and HMCS Brandon have teamed up to brighten young Canadians during social distancing and lockdowns through a global teddy bear hunt. Advertisement The City of Brandon and HMCS Brandon have teamed up to brighten young Canadians during social distancing and lockdowns through a global teddy bear hunt. "We hope the people of Brandon will follow us on social media to see all the neat and fun things our raccoon teddy bear will do on the ship," said Lt.-Cmdr. Maude Ouellet-...

Brandon Sun By: Colin Slark Save to Read Later Brandon City Council voted to approve approximately half a million dollars in improvements and repairs to the city’s water system on Monday. Advertisement Brandon City Council voted to approve approximately half a million dollars in improvements and repairs to the city’s water system on Monday. Under the contract, contractor Allen & Bolack Excavating will abandon the wet well and associated pumping a the Hilton Lift Station, install a water service to the Biogas Building at the Water Recl...