Leons Headlines Oct 8: Nearly 4600 Brandon customers lost power Wednesday evening for 2 hours after a problem at a Hydro station but was restored around 9:20 pm, no cause was released.
-Court hears Wed a 17yr old accused in the 2025 Neelin High School sword attack had written racist journal entries outlining plans to target minority immigrants, according to an agreed statement of facts; Brandon trial to resume in June 2027. WARNING: This CBC story is graphic and detailed: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-sword-attack-court-hearing-9.7373048
-A Brandon youth made it home safely after police say a drug-intoxicated man chased her with a knife while she walked home from school Wednesday.
-An 18yr old from Yorkton is facing 4 terrorism charges after RCMP allege posting online as a member of a terrorist group.
-Some downtown Brandon commercial property owners are frustrated they cannot vote in the municipal election as business leaders say safety & revitalization are key concerns.
-MB is funding a new dedicated RCMP position to investigate livestock theft.
-MB Premier sticks to French for third day in legislature.
-A $1M Lotto Max MaxMillions ticket was sold in Wpg for Tuesday’s draw.
-Wpg scores game-winner with one minute left, Jets hand Avalanche first loss 3-2, Friday host the Ducks.
-3 in a row for the Wheat Kings on the road after a 3-1 win in Kamloops last night, Friday they’re in Penticton.
❄️ THE SNOW IS CREEPING CLOSER. Winter is knocking on the door, and apparently it’s already found the key! Folks north of Dauphin could see the first flakes — so enjoy that patio weather while you still can!
🥟 HAPPY PEROGY DAY! What kind have you had over the years. This guy is funny playing with PEROGIES! We’re getting serious about the most delicious little pocket of potato and cheese known to humanity! What’s your favourite — classic potato & cheese, bacon, sauerkraut, or something completely wild?
ELON WANTS SASKATCHEWAN TO SEPARATE? Elon Musk is weighing in on Saskatchewan joining Alberta and Quebec in the “maybe we should leave Canada” conversation! And because apparently we didn’t have enough to argue about over Thanksgiving dinner…
WHAT PROVINCE SHOULD HOST THANKSGIVING? If Canada had to pick ONE province to host the ultimate Thanksgiving weekend, who gets the turkey trophy? We’ve got scenery, food, weather and questionable family members to consider!
DOLLY PARTON MUSEUM OPENS IN NASHVILLE. Dolly Parton finally has a museum dedicated to the woman, the legend and approximately 9 billion amazing songs! If you’re a Dolly fan, this might officially become a pilgrimage destination.
DOLLY’S ESTATE BATTLE IS A MESS! Why are there barricades outside of Dolly’s nephew’s home?
Things have apparently gotten a little weird outside Dolly’s nephew’s house! There are barricades, there are questions, and naturally…we need to know what the heck is going on.
FOMO, but for YOUR OWN FUNERAL…FOR FUN?! Imagine walking into your own funeral and hearing what everybody REALLY thinks about you! One woman actually did it — and somehow decided this was a fun thing to do.
This HOOBY IS WILD, and PURE WOOD. Forget carbon fibre — somebody looked at a tree and thought, “Yep…that’ll make a bicycle!” It’s beautiful, it’s bizarre, and we have some serious questions about what happens when it rains.
