Leons Headlines May 7: Emergency Alert Day; 1:55 pm a TEST of the Alert Ready emergency system will squeal on your phone & broadcast channels to ensure reliability.
-Investigation continues into the fire that destroyed a grain elevator in Waskada early Tuesday, despite efforts of 50 firefighters from Waskada, Pierson, Melita & Deloraine; embers also damaged nearby park facilities.
-A burn ban is in effect in RMs of Elton, Riverdale (RM of Rivers), Whitehead, Oakview & Souris-Glenwood.
-Brandon’s Volunteer Spring Downtown Clean-Up starts today at 1 p.m. in Princess Park.
-2 specialized paramedics units in SUV’s in Brandon & Selkirk started community outreach this week, providing health assessments, intervention & referrals.
-A group called Concerned Members of Sioux Valley has formally asked Chief Vincent Tacan to resign citing unresolved concerns about poor communication and delays in community projects.
-Love in the City Ministries, which has fed Brandon’s homeless every Sunday since 2019, may close without urgent financial support.
-As food bank usage soars, egg farmers of MB boosts monthly donation to Harvest MB. New report says due to inflation, grocery budgets are shrinking.
-Canadian country stars Terri Clark & Paul Brandt bring their Homecoming Tour 2.0 to Brandon’s WMCA Nov 8 as part of a 34-date tour.
-Injury questions hang over both teams as the Jets prepare to meet Dallas in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs, Game 1 is tonight 8:30.
ELEVATOR FIRE. While we had pictures sent into the show while the Waskada Fire consumed the elevator Tuesday morning (THANK-YOU) we are now seeing video of the damage and it is even MORE heartbreaking and dramatic.
High marks for Mark. During their first meeting since Mark Carney’s election, Donald Trump jokingly suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state, prompting Carney to firmly respond with a “Canada is not for sale.” The two leaders exchanged praise but disagreed about the affect of tariffs, with Carney pressing for relief and Trump holding firm. Despite what some outlets describe as “tensions” both committed to continued dialogue, emphasizing friendship and co-operation. More like the start of something new rather than the end of something old. Late Night hosts had a field day with the meeting!
Scary moments for Jennifer Aniston at her Los Angeles Home. Man crashes car through Jen’s home gate.
WHAT ARE THESE GUYS?!?! Bizarre video shows mysterious Mexican goblins dashing across the road.
WORK is hard, but what work is HARDEST? Survey Reveals The 20 Toughest Jobs. A new survey ranks firefighting, construction, military service, and emergency medicine as the toughest jobs in 2025.
https://studyfinds.org/survey-reveals-the-20-toughest-jobs-in-america
WHEN was the BEST TIME to be alive?!?! Most fondly remember the Reagan, Clinton, and Postwar Baby Boom eras as times when life in “West” felt great. From quality of life, to incomes, jobs, movies, music and fun. The 80’s had it all.
https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/52125-when-do-americans-think-life-in-the-us-was-great
THIS REALLY CAPTURES the AMAZING 80’s Vibe. Oh what a time to be alive.
