Tag: city of brandon
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2021 Flood Protection Subsidy program
Were you impacted by the flooding of June 2020? City council and city administration have finalized the details on a subsidy program for the installation of backwater valves and sump…
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One year of heartache, hope, and everything in between.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the first known COVID-19 pandemic case here in Canada, and today marks the one year anniversary of the world, as we knew it, being forever altered.
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It bites, but skeeter fogging is needed- Brandon Sun (editorial)
“The city needs to be pressured to spray for mosquitos regardless of the trap counts. They are absolutely horrible even during the day. There’s too much standing water around for…
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Big concerts, shows unlikely to resume until 2021- Brandon Sun
It will likely be next year before bigger concerts, touring acts and shows return to Brandon. Talent agencies in conversation with Keystone Centre general manager Jeff Schumacher have indicated that’s…
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Giving thanks and thinking about tomorrow
From 2011-2016 I had the pleasure of writing a weekly column for the Brandon Sun. Often focusing on the political scene of the day, every so often my editors would…
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Some info on the April 6, 2020, special meeting of council- Shaun Cameron
At tonight’s special council meeting, we will be considering a couple of recommendations to help ease some of the burdens on residents of our city during the COVID-19 pandemic. 7:00…
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Regarding the closure of some city facilities
Hello friends, We’ve talked a lot in a virtual sense lately, but I wanted to keep you updated and informed on city happenings throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Today the decision…
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City of Brandon response to COVID19
Brandon, MB – In response to the Province of Manitoba announcing Manitoba’s first laboratory-confirmed presumptive positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the City of Brandon’s Emergency Response Control Team will be…
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Some thoughts on crosswalk improvements- Shaun Cameron
I read with great interest recently an online discussion pertaining to crosswalk safety in our community. One such intersection that has come into question is the corner of McDiarmid Drive…
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Have your say on the 2020 budget- Shaun Cameron
Dear Friends, As you are likely aware, we are reviewing our 2020 City Budget with an administration proposed increase of 2.97%. Budget 2020 does present some significant challenges that we…
