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The Manitoba Summer Fair at the Keystone Centre in Brandon wrapped up on a high note this week, with organizers calling the 2026 edition a ‘strong success,’ despite weather disruptions that briefly impacted operations. READ MORE
A 118-year-old snooker table has been donated to Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 3, where it will soon return to regular play after years in storage. READ MORE
Kolby Day erased one of the most dominant starts in the 60-plus-year history but settled in, found his way into a four-man playoff and won the 64th Grey Owl golf tournament. READ MORE
Weather
MONDAY: Clearing in the morning. High 22 C. Humidex 25 C. UV index 8 or very high. Low 10 C.
TUESDAY: Showers. High 24 C. Low 14 C.
WEDNESDAY: Showers. High 19 C. Low 12 C.
THURSDAY: Showers. High 18 C. Cloudy periods at night with a 30 per cent chance of showers. Low 10 C.
Looking Back
SIXTY YEARS AGO
Labatt’s Manitoba Brewery Ltd. made a pledge of $50,000 to the Manitoba Centennial Citizens campaign to assist in the construction of new cultural, science and education facilities.
A seeding bee was held at the farm of Frank Williams, who died recently from an accident in Winnipeg. About 30 friends and district farmers helped seeding with 19 tractors.
FIFTY YEARS AGO
It’s not a business, but the Brandon School Division will join the city’s chamber of commerce.
Westbran will ask Canada Winter Games Society to consider building an arena and speed skating oval near the Westbran site at 20th Street and McGregor Avenue. Both facilities will be needed for the 1979 Games.
FORTY YEARS AGO
Murray Watts, owner of the Chrest Block, the oldest commercial building in Brandon, has been informed by Culture Minister Judy Wasylycia-Leis that the building, which is home to the Soup Kettle restaurant, is not eligible for a historical designation.
Kurt Waldheim scored a decisive victory in the presidential election and now it’s up to Austrians to deal with accusations that their new head of state hides a Nazi past.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
A federal cabinet decision giving Greyhound Airlines the go-ahead is good news for travellers in Brandon and southwestern Manitoba, according to Ron Cayer, manager of the local Greyhound bus terminal. Cayer said consumers will be the big winners because Greyhound will link tickets for its bus line and air fleet together.
Puppies and kittens would be treated more kindly and their abusers much more harshly under legislation introduced in Manitoba today. The proposed Animal Care Act would fine animal abusers as much as $10,000 and prevent them from owning animals in future.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
HMCS Brandon crew members put their sea legs to good use on dry land yesterday, as the sailors toiled in the soil to help put the finishing touches to a Habitat for Humanity home. The crew made homeowner Melodi Barnett’s summer yesterday, as they raked and levelled the soil in her front yard, preparing it to be blanketed with sod. The completion of Barnett’s duplex brings the total number of Habitat homes in Brandon to 17 — more per capita than the organization has in any other Canadian city.
Dr. Karen Juce of Hamiota has been honoured by her peers with an award for long and meritorious medical service to the community. The Rural Service Award is given by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada to long-serving doctors considered unsung heroes in the community.
TEN YEARS AGO
Lovingly called “Mama Potter” by some of her cadets, Brandon Police Service Const. Alice Potter says she couldn’t be prouder. Twenty-eight students graduated from the Brandon Police Service Cadet Corps program this year, up slightly from about 23 in the inaugural 2014-15 year. “It’s so rewarding to watch them grow and see them mature,” said Potter, who is head instructor.
Rod Zimmer — athlete, fundraiser, corporate executive and Manitoba senator — died Tuesday at the age of 73, a party official confirmed.
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