Leons Headlines Dec 19: Snow will end by noon, leaving cloudy and windy conditions today, while the holiday forecast promises sunshine with highs of -5 on Christmas Eve and -3 on Christmas Day, well above the seasonal norm of -11.
-Brandon officials anticipate exceeding this year’s snow-clearing budget as efforts continue to address last week’s storm & more snow coming.
-Brandon Police are urging residents to join the voluntary Safer Neighbourhoods & Policing (SNAP) to enhance community safety by registering doorbell & security cameras for potential use in investigations with owner consent.
-Access to Shoppers Mall stores & Library remains limited following Monday’s fire with some closures extending through the holidays for damage repairs & insurance inspections.
-MB RCMP warns parents about “The COM,” an online group manipulating youth into violent acts through threats and coercion.
-Canada Post will deliver kids’ letters to the North Pole by Christmas Eve, but Santa won’t have time to reply this year.
-Brandon couple Blaine & Carol Sangster won $1M in the Nov. 22 Lotto Max.
-Alarming: WPS report 35 impaired driving incidents during the second week of their holiday check stop program, including one case involving a driver with a five-year-old child in the car.
-Jets wrap CA road trip with 3-2 loss to Ducks.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OF BRANDON GROUP ON FB IS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554100013957
HAPPY HARD CANDY DAY!!!!!!
It’s Hard Candy day, and ever think of making it at home?!?!? Here’s how!
The 10 biggest FOOD stories of 2024: A recession year for restaurants highlighted bankruptcies and sales struggles, though some brands thrived.
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/10-biggest-stories-2024?utm
Did you try one of these? The 12 Best New Soda Flavors Of 2024: Innovative brands and independent options brought exciting soda flavors to coolers in 2024.
https://www.tastingtable.com/1739505/best-new-soda-flavors-2024
ENOUGH HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES ALREADY!?!?!?! Why it’s so hard to find something to watch lately: Streaming overload and hidden fees frustrate subscribers, who spend 110 hours a year just scrolling.
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2024/12/why-its-so-hard-to-find-something-to-watch-lately/
Record Number of Holiday Travelers Expected to Close Out 2024: Record number of people will travel over the year-end holidays, surpassing pre-pandemic records.
Warning: OPEN Your Luggage Before Leaving Baggage Claim: Thieves may switch bag contents, so always check inside your luggage at baggage claim.
Santa when he’s not at his best. Santa’s whimsical image often clashes with reality, where some encounters end in tears, drunken antics, or even arrests.
https://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/50-santas-whose-laps-no-one-should-sit-on/87643987
