Abiola Odutola

A new mural taking shape on the wall of the New System Store at 619 Rosser Ave. invites residents to reflect on the role that newcomers and longtime residents alike play in shaping Brandon. The large-scale artwork, titled “Building Brandon,” is being created by Brandon artist Miguel Rodriguez as part of the Downtown Outdoor Art Grant, a downtown beautification initiative administered by the Brandon Downtown BIZ.

Assiniboine College is projecting a $2.109-million operating deficit for the 2026-27 academic year as it navigates ongoing financial pressures facing the post-secondary sector. The budget, which was approved by the board of governors in April, projects total revenue of $89.376 million, with provincial and other government grants accounting for roughly 60 per cent of the college’s income.

Communities across Westman are assessing widespread damage after another round of severe thunderstorms Sunday evening into Monday brought large hail, torrential rain, damaging winds and localized flooding. Boissevain, Killarney, Wawanesa, Souris and surrounding areas were among the hardest hit, with reports of golf ball- to baseball-sized hail, flooded roads, damaged homes and vehicles, fallen trees, power outages and extensive damage to crops and gardens.