Leons Headlines May 28: Heat Warning continues for Southern MB, and may be a record breaker; hottest May 28th in Brandon was 33.3°C (91.9°F) set on May 28, 1919; today’s high is expected to top 34°C.
-BPS says a 49-year-old woman died after a semi-truck allegedly failed to stop at 110 & Richmond Ave East in Brandon Wednesday, leading to a fatal 3-vehicle collision & charges of dangerous driving causing death against a 35yr old driver.
-A new survey suggests most Manitobans want to end daylight saving time changes, permanent daylight time the preferred option.
-Southwest MB farmers are almost half-done seeding, with good progress despite a cool wet start.
-CAA MB says Hwy 34 has the worst road conditions in the province due to potholes & poor maintenance; 2 Brandon roads were included, First street & Richmond.
-Wpg sees a decline in crime severity in 2025, as rural MB sees some of the highest crime rates in Canada, second only to SK.
-MGEU survey of correctional staff reports severe burnout, understaffing & overcrowding in MB jails, prompting calls for urgent provincial action.
-A 35yr old man charged after allegedly stealing a play structure from a Headingley preschool.
– Brandon University will hold 4 convocation ceremonies today & tomorrow at the HLC.
-Sunrise Credit Union announces over $53K in awards through its Building Community Grant program, including $10K for Treherne, $20K in Minnedosa, $3500 to Cypress River, $15K to Laurier, and $5K to Hartney for projects ranging from rink upgrades to health, fire, & daycare improvements.
-Tim Hortons franchise owners in MB to invest $13M this year, including renos in Dauphin, known as the Smile Cookie capital of Canada.
HAPPY HAMBURGER DAY. From fast food to mom and pop shops, the Fatboy in Winnipeg to the California smash burger, everyone loves burgers. And we eat alot of ’em, so let’s celebrate!
🍔 60-day aged beef, Baked FRESH buns. SPAIN has the “world’s best burger” These aren’t just burgers—they’re basically a steakhouse wearing a bun. One bite and you might start speaking fluent Spanish… or at least ordering seconds. Imagine flying half way around the world for the BEST BURGER ON EARTH. Apaprently it’s worth it!
🍔 Matty Matheson tries Winnipeg Fatboy Burger. When The Bear meets a Fatboy, you know things are about to get loud, messy, and delicious. Matty doesn’t just eat food—he attacks it like it owes him money. Winnipeg’s Fatboy might’ve just made a celebrity sweat in approval.
WestJet pilot goes viral. This isn’t your average “welcome aboard” speech—this is captain charisma at 30,000 feet.
Some pilots land planes… this one lands the internet thanks to the work of an inspriational teacher.
Headingley playstructure is back. The kids waited, the community responded and a 34 year old man has been charged with theft. And it looks like the kids will now get a bonus treehouse out of the deal.
WHOA we know Canadians are spending alot on food but $200K? Yeah, the PM is in the middle of a FOOD and TRAVEL controversy. The menu is beyond pricy as the average Canadian strugles to eat. Is this first class, or first-class feast?
(artist rendering of what the PM’s menu might have looked like at a total price tag of $200k)
Flying patio umbrella tragedy (US storms). Mother Nature brought zero chill—and apparently upgraded patio furniture into airborne missiles. Reminder: if the weather turns sketchy, even your patio furniture might try to leave the country.
