Leons Headlines April 7: Another AB clipper is expected to hit Southern MB late Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing strong winds, and a potentially impactful mix of snow, rain, or both, with heavy snowfall warnings in effect north of the Trans Canada, a Special Weather Statement for the rest of the area & even thundersnow/thundershowers possible.
-No specific attendance numbers for the 2026 Royal MB Winter Fair yet but overall attendance is expected to be lower than in 2025, even though crowds peaked over the holiday weekend.
-Brandon City Council meets tonight to review the city’s financial plan, tax levy, housing updates, and the new outdoor aquatics facility.
-Souris‑Glenwood is reporting rising crime, including a recent armed robbery, and will hold a community safety meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m at the S‑G Memorial Complex.
-Fred Fox, Terry Fox’s brother, is visiting communities in Westman this week to meet supporters & thank them for fundraising for the Terry Fox Foundation, which has raised over $1B for cancer research since 1988.
-Westman Conservative MPs are supporting calls to scrap federal fuel taxes for the rest of the year, claiming it would save drivers about 25 cents a litre.
-A BMO report warns if oil prices pass $150 a barrel, consumer spending will be hit significantly, risks a recession & will hit Canadians harder than Americans.
-Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump’s ‘hell’ ultimatum.
-New StatsCan report; emigration from Canada hit record levels in 2025 with 120K Canadians (10K a month) leaving the country, with the top 3 destinations being the USA, the UK & Australia.
-Artemis II breaks distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse.
-Jets roll past Kraken, move within one point of playoff spot with 6-2 win.
TRAVEL is ABOUT to get MORE EXPENSIVE. It’s official — all Canadian airlines are rolling out fuel surcharges this week as jet fuel costs spike. Some experts warn certain countries could face jet fuel shortages within a week.
Artemis: To the Moon and Back. Artemis has successfully made it to the Moon and back, marking a major milestone. Now the big question is whether they can stick the landing this Friday.
Savannah Guthrie Returns. Savannah Guthrie returned to TV yesterday after being away from the screen. Her comeback has viewers talking about what happened and what’s next.
Firefighting With Sound? A new firefighting technique is turning heads — using SOUND to help control flames. It sounds wild, but the science behind it is real and fascinating.
Lotto Max Odds Changing. Lotto Max odds are about to change in Canada, and ticket prices are also going up. The new format could mean bigger jackpots, but tougher chances of winning.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/lotto-max-odds-are-about-to-change-in-canada
Extra Delivery Stop Earns $70K. One delivery driver made an unexpected extra stop — and it ended up earning him $70,000. The story is going viral because kindness does pay and sometimes it pays BIG TIME.
