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Fraud and scam reports in Brandon are showing mixed trends, even as many Prairie residents say scams are becoming a routine part of everyday life. READ MORE
The Westman Gaming Expo wrapped up another successful year at the Keystone Centre, filling both the UCT Pavilion and Manitoba Room with a vibrant mix of gamers, collectors, artisans and curious families. READ MORE
For the first time ever, the Brandon Wheat Kings are champions of the Winnipeg Hockey League U17 AAA. READ MORE
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MONDAY: Mainly cloudy, with a 60 per cent chance of flurries or rain showers late in the morning and early afternoon. Clearing late in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 3 C. Wind chill -15 C in the morning. Low -9 C. Wind chill -16 C overnight.
TUESDAY: A mix of sun and cloud. High 2 C. Periods of snow at night. Low -7 C.
WEDNESDAY: Snow. High -4 C. A 40 per cent chance of flurries at night. Low -11 C.
THURSDAY: Sunny. High -8 C. Low -16 C.
Looking Back
SIXTY YEARS AGO
Wilfred John McGregor of Gladstone, past grand master of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, has been awarded the highest honour in the York Rite of Freemasonry. McGregor received the Knight of the York Cross of Honour, a degree conferred only on those who have held the highest office in each of the four bodies of the rite.
Flood waters from snow melting in the Pembina hills swirled without warning early today into the southern Manitoba community of Winkler. Built-up debris clogged the water two to three feet deep on the main street.
FIFTY YEARS AGO
The Keystone Centre’s board of directors has approved lottery ticket sales under the auspices of its management. Henry Schol, the recreation complex general manager, proposed the idea to the board at its regular monthly meeting.
The community of Forrest held its annual winter carnival recently and crowned Janet Miller as carnival queen. Joanna Sparrow and Debbie Witter were princesses.
FORTY YEARS AGO
A computerized energy-monitoring system will likely be installed in city schools by October and should save $1.4 million in fuel costs by the year 2000.
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and U.S. President Ronald Reagan exchanged documents they signed yesterday at the White House. Their agreement calls for measures to reduce acid rain.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Criminal Code charges were dropped against 37 farmers battling the Canadian Wheat Board’s grain export monopoly, denying the farmers a chance of taking their case before a grand jury.
Parks Canada’s plans to cut jobs and contract out work will have a dramatic effect on the way services are delivered at Riding Mountain National Park. Services that are being targeted include campground and road maintenance, water and sewer systems and maintenance services to all buildings in national parks.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
If the United Way’s looking for money, chances are its new chief fundraiser knows where to find some. Terry Burgess, the regional vice-president of the Royal Bank of Canada, will head up this year’s United Way fundraising committee. He took over the job from outgoing campaign chairman Barry Twerdun at the United Way’s annual meeting yesterday.
Value Village opened today in Brandon. The new store, on First Street North in the old IGA building, features a new-concept design for the chain. Kimberly Hein, area director for the Canadian Diabetes Association, joined Coun. Doug Paterson in cutting the grand-opening ribbon with Value Village’s Shannon Vernerey, vice-president of Canadian operations, Darren Allaby, store managers and David Weiss. Hundreds of shoppers stood in line to enter the discount used clothing store.
TEN YEARS AGO
Justin Trudeau’s federal Liberal government promised billions in new spending for education, child and family services and clean water on First Nations in Canada on Tuesday. Delivering his first budget from the House of Commons in Ottawa, Finance Minister Bill Morneau dedicated $8.4 billion over five years to bring “transformational change” to indigenous communities, including $2.6 billion to improve primary and secondary education on First Nations reserves.
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