Leons Headlines May 25: After a cool wet start to Spring, Westman is forecast to see an unseasonably hot week with highs reaching +27 to +34°C, peaking mid-week, well above the typical late-May averages.
-Forty-one first-year UofM medical students are spending 2 weeks in Prairie Mountain Health communities for Rural Week, gaining firsthand experience.
-MB RCMP say a 14yr old girl reported missing near Lake Francis NW of Wpg has been found deceased & her death is under investigation.
-Families gathered at the Keystone Centre Sunday for Westman Dreams for Kids’ annual Children’s Country Fair raising awareness & support for sick children & families across Westman.
-More than 230 dancers took the stage at the Brandon School of Dance’s year-end recital this weekend.
-BU will celebrate its Class of 2026 this week with convocation ceremonies at the Healthy Living Centre for graduates Friday, with ceremonies also livestreamed online.
-Brandon’s free Arbor Day celebration returns Saturday to the Keystone Centre grounds with more family activities & tree-planting demos.
-A MB daycare owner is puzzled after thieves rammed a fence & stole a bolted-down outdoor play structure from a Headingley early childhood centre, prompting police investigation.
-An American company is conducting MB’s online survey asking for feedback about the possible end of the time-change, despite the NDP government’s condemnation of everything US, and it’s staunch buy local messaging.
-Tim Hortons is investing $13M to open 3 new MB locations, renovate 10 others, and hire 10K workers across Canada.
Saturday evening in Washington, D.C., a shooting incident left one person injured and the gunman dead following the confrontation. Authorities are still reviewing the circumstances surrounding how the situation escalated. One minute you’re covering the White House and the next you’re a MEME. The “who is that girl” is NBC correspondent Julie Tsirkin, who has recently been appearing frequently in political and breaking news coverage.
BEST SUMMER of MOVIES in almost 10 YEARS?!?! The “Memorial Day used to be box office “Christmas” as holiday weekends once drove major film releases. It questions whether 2026 will revie the theatre experience for many as the box office is dominated by franchise sequels?
The California Gurl flies commercial?!?! Katy Perry publicly thanked Air Canada staff after experiencing a medical emergency during a flight. The moment drew attention after she shared appreciation for how the crew handled the situation.
I love ranch with pizza too! A viral story shows a customer at a California pizza restaurant ordering a pitcher of ranch dressing, a moment obviously delicious enough to share and an example of over-the-top ordering.
16 Hot dogs so far! A Winnipeg hot dog eating event crowned a temporary champion, offering a $100 prize alongside the very real consequence of intense discomfort afterward.
How much fibre is too much fibre?!?! A viral food reaction story shows a new Trader Joe’s candy prompting strong digestive reactions among some consumers. It spread online as people compared experiences and warned others, but hey after 16 hot dogs the might be a good thing for desert.
Canadian Healthcare does it again! It’s free, but can mean you gotta go to a hopsital that has service. A woman gave birth on the Trans-Canada Highway due to hospital staffing shortages. All’s well that ends well and these parents will never look at the #1 the same way again.
That’s alot of boxes! A delivery video shows an unusual package drop-off involving pool noodles used in a creative or improvised way during delivery. The clip gained attention for its strange but inventive approach.
