Leons Headlines May 1: Premier says MB may offer cost-of-living relief, but would come as an income-based healthy food subsidy instead of a gas-tax holiday.
-Brandon Sobeys among 1 of 4 sites challenged under MB grocery property control law; company holds former location lease until ’28.
-A Cornwallis woman sentenced to one year of house arrest for defrauding her employer, a Brandon gravel business, of more than $14K in 2022.
-Christian Heritage School Brandon says it’s considering expanding to include high school.
-Len Isleifson joins Jeff Fawcett in fall mayor’s race as candidates can now file nomination papers ahead of the Sept 20 deadline; election set for Oct 28.
-Construction on Minnedosa’s new 74-space daycare is expected to start this fall; be operational by 2027.
-Red River College is closing, pausing, or reducing intake in 14 programs due to funding pressure linked to international student caps.
-AB Premier “elated” with news of a new major Canada-US oil pipeline permit, as Trump approves Bridger Pipeline; may increase Canadian oil exports by 1M barrels per day.
-Brandon’s Pizza Hut on 18th Street announces end to dine-in service June 15 shifting to takeout & delivery.
-Dauphin’s Tims is #1 in Canada for Smile cookie sales with Brandon’s 18th street #2, heading into the final days of fundraising.
-Montreal is the last Canadian team in the NHL playoffs after the Ducks eliminate Oilers; the Habs Tampa 3–2 going into tonight’s game.
Pizza Hut announces changes. While 250 stores are closing in the US, seen as a possible early warning sign of bigger changes in the Pizza Hut brand. It raised concerns about shifting customer habits and rising costs in the restaurant industry. Meantime Westman residents are hoping recent changes at the local Pizza Hut at a profile location means many years of enjoyment to come.
(Note posted at the 18th & Park PH location April 20, 2026)
PIZZA HUT step back in time if you’re ever in the MSP area-Spring Lake Park, Minnesota! From the red cups to the red booths it’s maximum nostalgia!
Drone delivery and Little Caesars. Drone delivery is being tested as a faster way to transport food directly to customers. Companies like Little Caesars are exploring it as a way to speed up service and reduce delivery costs.
Manitoba and Sobeys competition concerns. The Manitoba government has raised concerns about agreements that may limit grocery competition near Sobeys locations. Officials argue that increasing competition could help improve pricing for consumers.
Driverless semi-trucks and automation. Autonomous vehicle technology is expanding beyond cars into large commercial trucking. Driverless semi-trucks are being tested to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and address labour shortages.
Screen time and babies study. A recent study suggests many children under two are exposed to screens far beyond recommended levels. Researchers warn this may impact sleep, language development, attention, and emotional regulation.
MICHAEL MOVIE will be HUGE again. It will be another big weekend for MICHAEL, officially the biggest BIOPIC of all time. Now word the family is going to make a sequel, possibly more than one and there may be a THRILLER tour in the works!
Trying to take on the king of pop-Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in the Devil Wears Prada 2! More nostalgia, as the first movie was released 20 years ago in 2006!
