Summer camps in Manitoba are being forced to change how their summer programming will be carried out after at least eight of them were denied grant funding last week by the provincial government for the first time in years. buff.ly/44Rx7Mr #bdnmb

A new study tracking invasive wild boar is warning of the potential for “rapid and uncontrolled” expansion of pigs from the Canadian Prairies. buff.ly/3UOdXlX #bdnmb

Nationally celebrated Canadian journalist and former Brandon Sun editor Haroon Siddiqui will return to Brandon to share excerpts from his new book, “My Name Is Not Harry: A Memoir,” during a free public event at the BU Library next Saturday. buff.ly/4akMbDu #bdnmb

If the Brandon Wheat Kings are looking for players who can find another gear even when they’re hurt, they may have found a gem in Carson Park. buff.ly/4ams1sF #bdnmnb

Two early wins does not make for a season, and U13 AAA Marlins head coach Ryan Boguski is well aware of the adventures his team will experience during the next few months. buff.ly/3ULCHLN #bdnmb

Brandon audiences enjoyed a brilliant one-man performance by actor Marc A. Moir, who brought his acclaimed work “Padre X” to the stage at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium on Friday. buff.ly/3QMcFXK #bdnmb

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Nolan Wright was all smiles when he was asked to reflect on his three seasons playing for the Vincent Massey Vikings, mainly as a pitcher. buff.ly/4ajFf9G #bdnmb

Orlin Chalmers has a grand vision for Westman soccer. The technical director of Westman Regional Soccer Association wants the sport he dedicated much of his life to become a whole lot more than the two- or three-month activity it is in a region.. buff.ly/3UOKtof #bdnmb

Alex Letourneau may have set a new gold standard for future Western Hockey League draftees. buff.ly/44PX0wm #bdnmb

In case you missed it: Editorial — One provincially run decontamination station in western Manitoba simply isn’t enough to handle the need in our part of the province to keep our lakes safe... #bdnmb buff.ly/4aoeukv

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OTTAWA – Eight in 10 Canadians back a woman’s right to an abortion and two in three don’t want the notwithstanding clause used to restrict access to abortions, a new poll suggests. buff.ly/44JjZsT #bdnmb

PM Justin Trudeau will visit a Winnipeg school today to promote his government’s school nutrition program. The government’s spring budget included a promise to develop a national plan to provide meals to 400,000 more kids across the country. buff.ly/3X3XaOT #bdnmb

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Every day since a wildfire began menacing the city of Fort McMurray, Alta., grimy, exhausted firefighters have been spilling out of helicopters at the end of another one of the toughest shifts around. buff.ly/3yhLGwA #bdnmb

Two award-winning Brandon students who won provincial gold will be representing their automotive programs and the province as members of Team Manitoba at the Skills Canada competition in Quebec at the end of the month. buff.ly/44OnCO5 n #bdnmb

The sound of drums led the way down Princess Avenue as about 100 people participated in the Walk to End Violence, an event founded by the Moose Hide Campaign. #bdnmb buff.ly/44LjWfX

Dignitaries including Premier Wab Kinew officially kicked off the Keystone Centre’s public consultations being held to help develop a new master site plan as part of the venue’s 50th anniversary. buff.ly/3ULNINh #bdnmb

It was an evening of loud cheers, applause and stories of success and inspiration to celebrate 39 women from western Manitoba who were nominated for the 2024 Women of Distinction awards. buff.ly/4alf9mB #bdnmb

Westman Communications Group has acquired Rionet wireless and fibre networks in a move aimed to expand WCG’s operations in the Parkland region, the companies jointly announced on Thursday. buff.ly/4dNw6cj #bdnmb