Leons Headlines Jan 12: Freezing rain forced the closure of 3 highways Sunday, 5 from Grandview to Sainte Rose, 10 from Dauphin to the north gate of RMNP, and 20 from Fork River to Ochre River. All re-opened by 4pm.
-Brandon City Council’s budget meeting will be closed to the public tonight due to labour and police board matters, with public budget deliberations beginning January 30th.
-The 2026 Westman 3D Winter Classic ASA Shoot attracted archers from across the region to the Keystone Centre this weekend for one of Canada’s top indoor archery events, organized by the Brandon Wildlife Assoc.
-A late Westman resident has left a $1.6M legacy gift to Brandon’s Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, announced Friday following the passing of retired Manitoba Hydro engineer John Balushak.
-Westman Drama Ministries will showcase young performers from across Westman in Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” Jan. 16 & 17, featuring cast from Killarney & Boissevain after months of rehearsals.
-Assiniboine College is launching 2 new diagnostic health diploma programs in 2027, supported by $3.6M in provincial funding to strengthen the health-care workforce.
-Military is expected to arrive in Pimicikamak Cree Nation Monday, a community still dealing with repairs and fallout of a power outage.
-Winnipeg Police issue a warning after James Sheldon Jasper, 49, convicted sex offender against children was released from Headingley jail, is considered a high risk to reoffend.
(James Sheldon Jasper WPS Handout)
-Popular retailer Uniqlo is opening its first 2 Manitoba locations, both set for Winnipeg, this spring in CF Polo Park and later in the year at St. Vital Centre.
-Golden Globes 2026: Hamnet & One Battle After Another take top film prizes.
-Wheat Kings fall short 6-3 to Regina Saturday, visit PA tomorrow, host Victoria Friday.
-Jets earn consecutive wins for 1st time since mid-November, beat Devils 4-3.
Golden Globes 2 hours SUMMED up on THIS SHOW in 2 minutes! All the winners, all the awkward moments, none of the speeches thanking agents’ dogs.
Golden Globes Food Stuns Fans As It’s Revealed You Can Order It On DoorDash. Nothing says Hollywood magic like red-carpet food showing up in your sweatpants. Turns out the real winner of the Golden Globes is DoorDash.
https://www.boredpanda.com/golden-globes-2026-menu-nobu-order-on-doordash
Who looked classy and who looked gassy on the red carpet at the Golden Globes. Some stars floated down the carpet like royalty, others looked like they lost a fight with a wardrobe assistant. Fashion is subjective… but the internet is not.
https://www.tmz.com/photos/2026/01/11/83rd-annual-golden-globe-awards
Allegiant Announces Merger With Sun Country. Two budget airlines are teaming up, which means even cheaper flights and even tighter legroom. The seatbelt sign may never turn off again.
Air Canada Baggage Handler Trapped In Cargo Hold, Screaming Heard From Cabin. Passengers thought it was turbulence — it was something way worse. This story will make you rethink checking a bag… or flying at all.
There’s a NEW BARBIE in stores today. Barbie keeps evolving faster than your phone updates. This one is already sparking big conversations and selling fast.
This 192-Proof Polish Vodka Is The Strongest Alcohol In The World. At 192 proof, this isn’t a drink — it’s a life decision. One sip and your ancestors feel it.
https://www.mashed.com/2067580/strongest-alcohol-world-polish-vodka
The Strongest Alcohol Legally Sold In The US Is Banned In These States. It’s legal federally, but some states said “absolutely not.” Apparently even America has limits.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2068055/strongest-alcohol-us-legal-banned-states
The Fruit With The Highest Amount Of Protein Is Also A Magnesium Powerhouse. It looks innocent sitting in the fruit bowl, but it’s secretly a nutrition beast. Gym bros everywhere are taking notes.
https://www.tastingtable.com/2068306/fruit-highest-protein-magnesium-passion-fruit
