Leons Headlines May 4: Environment Canada ends a Wind Warning for SW MB after gusts up to 113 km/h were recorded Sunday, following a cold front that brought severe winds, sharp cooling & below-seasonal temps, with normal conditions expected later in the week. Snow flurries made an appearance Monday morning; normal high for May 4 is +17.
-Dozens of horses were safely evacuated & no one was hurt after a raging grass fire south of Brandon engulfed land & a tractor Friday afternoon, prompting a response from Brandon Fire & Emergency.
-Dry conditions have triggered a zero‑burn order today in the RMs of Cornwallis and Riverdale.
-A large grass fire south of Riverdale off Highway 250 drew crews from four departments Saturday, along with help from local colonies, homeowners, Sioux Valley safety officers, and a bulldozer team.
-Wpg firefighters responded to 7 fires in just over 24 hours between Friday and Saturday evenings, including a grass fire.
-Colleges say Ottawa’s $6B recruitment push isn’t enough to get Manitobans into trades, Assiniboine College’s CEO citing shortages in program seats & available apprenticeships.
-“The Hansel and Gretel’s Schnitzel Haus” reopened Friday at 363 1st Street & today Planet Kia will temporarily move to 3620 Vic Ave (next to the Victoria Inn) as they renovate the space on 18th Street North.
-Brandon’s Downtown Pickle Fest is being renamed “Brandon Brine Bash” due to a trademark issue, but organizers say the local pickle-themed festival is still planned for August 22, 2026.
-Brandon residents can pick up free compost during International Compost Awareness Week starting May 5 at Kin Park and continuing Wednesday and Thursday at Dinsdale Park, first come, first served.
-Canadians may be impacted as Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’.
-Federal government announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffs
-Canada’s team; the Montreal Canadiens, the only one to advance to the second round after ousting Tampa in 7 games, 2-1 last night.
HURRICANE SUNDAY IN MAY. Environment Canada issued a Wind Warning for southwestern Manitoba Sunday thanks to a cold front bringing the potential for severe wind gusts and passing showers. The warning noted that winds could exceed 90 km/h in some areas before the system moved out later in the afternoon, but the Brandon Airport recorded gusts at 113, and Manitou clocked in at 109.
(TWN: Brandon Airport record gusts of 113km/h Sunday)
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CHANGES to BRANDON’S PICKLEFEST! Brandon’s Picklefest has seen some changes announced ahead of the event, starting with the name. An update was shared on Facebook regarding some changes and a weekend nailed down for the event too.
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United 169 SUNDAY coming in LOW hits a POLE. HOLY MOLY! United Flight 169 reportedly came in low on approach Sunday and struck a pole. The incident has drawn attention to landing safety concerns.
Spirit Airlines is GONE. NO MORE. People are left stranded. Could be more coming. Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, leaving some passengers affected and stranded. The shutdown raises questions about broader airline stability.
DELTA CANCELS MORE FLIGHTS over the weekend! Delta Airlines has cancelled additional flights over the weekend. The disruptions added further strain to already busy travel schedules.
Forget flying. DRIVING is out for many Canadians. Rising costs and conditions are making both flying and driving more difficult for many Canadians. Travel choices are becoming increasingly limited and now a majority will spend the Summer close to home.
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