Leons Headlines Dec 6: Westman will see a weekend warm-up with highs near +1°C Saturday & Sunday, but wet snow & tricky driving conditions are possible Sunday.
-The CPKC Holiday Train donated $2,500 and collected non-perishables for the Carberry Food Cupboard at its Thursday stop, then west to Brandon Thursday evening. Today it stops at Virden.
-MB government proposes lifetime driving bans for second impaired driving offences causing injury or death, or for repeat alcohol-related convictions within 10 years.
-A MB third-party provider for collecting overdue fines was hit by a cyberattack, though no evidence of compromised personal information has been found.
-The MB government provides $500K to establish Franny’s Place, a safe space in Brandon women facing violence.
-A fire, believed to have started in the garage, possibly caused by electrical issues, destroyed a home in Souris Thursday morning with no injuries reported.
-RCMP arrest a man & woman in Russell Dec 3 after finding illegal drugs & unstamped cigarettes during a traffic stop.
-Canada is banning 324 more firearm types & plans to work with Ukraine to donate them for use against Russia’s invasion.
-Sunrise Credit Union announces $37K in donations to 4 diverse community projects through its Building Communities Grant Program.
-Lowry’s overtime winner snaps losing skid for Jets 3-2 over Buffalo.
-WHL: Red Deer visits Brandon tonight, PA is in town Saturday.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jeff King, WINNER Of the “My Favorite Seat Contest” with Auto Fashion! Jeff and a guest will enjoy any Wheat Kings game they wish in December courtesy of Auto Fashion and the Tyler Glen Show! Jeff shared a pic of his favorite chair which just happened to be his comfy office chair, to be traded in for seats to a Wheat Kings home game! THANKS https://www.autofashion.ca
The Holiday Train Hit Brandon Last night to bring performances and gather food for food banks in the area! Another stellar performance from the beautiful Christmas tradition!
Mariah causes violence? Mariah Carey fans turned violent at her Christmas concert, throwing punches and drinks during a chaotic brawl.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/05/mariah-carey-fans-fight-at-christmas-concert
Toughest Canadian ever? Fought a polar bear?!?! A Canadian man shocked onlookers when he jumped on a polar bear to defend his wife from a vicious attack.
Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico have tested positive for fentanyl, raising concerns about the impact of the drug on marine life.
If there was a gold medal for stupid criminals, this gal would take it. A woman was arrested for shoplifting during a “Shop with a Cop” event at Walmart, leaving police officers stunned.
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/shoplifter-shop-cop-walmart
New Tim’s drive Thru bizarre story. In Sylvan Lake, Alberta, a woman became a local sensation after riding her pet steer through town and to the Tim Hortons drive-thru.
https://centralalbertaonline.com/articles/social-media-abuzz-over-sylvan-lake-steer-rider?
TikTok’s viral “Onion Boil” has taken the internet by storm, with food enthusiasts eager to try this unconventional cooking method.
McDonald’s Snack Wraps will make their long-awaited return in 2025, delighting fans who have been petitioning for their comeback.
These flavors are all available this season and are NOT Ai generated. Disneyland’s bizarre candy cane flavors are making their return this holiday season, offering adventurous foodies a unique seasonal treat.
https://studyfinds.org/weirdest-candy-cane-flavors
Gift cards are a Top gift again in 2024, and the top of the top as in the best gift card to get is…….FOOD! Restaurant gift cards are expected to be a top holiday gift this year, with 60% of shoppers planning to buy them, especially younger consumers.
McD is bringing back a menu item it removes in 2016! And the internet is kinda pumped about it.
https://www.eatthis.com/mcdonalds-snack-wraps-returning-2025
