City of Brandon - Local Government

06/11/2026

🇨🇦 The City of Brandon invites everyone to a spectacular Canada Day celebration at the Riverbank Discovery Centre on Wed, July 1, 2026!

Enjoy live music and dance performances, a delicious selection of food trucks & local markets, and an exciting kids zone for the little ones! Wrap up the day with a breathtaking fireworks display lighting up the night sky. 🎆🎆

Gather your family and friends, put on your red and white, and celebrate Canada Day in style!

06/11/2026

The 1st Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery conducted a Freedom of the City parade and ceremony this morning.

The event began near Brandon University and proceeded along 18th Street and Victoria Avenue to 9th Street, concluding with a formal ceremony in front of City Hall.

More than 100 soldiers, accompanied by armoured vehicles and towed howitzers, participated in this longstanding military tradition, which recognizes the service and strong relationship between the unit and our community.

Mayor Fawcett proclaimed that the 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery was granted the honour and distinction to exercise its traditional Right of the Freedom of the City and may march through the streets of the City of Brandon with bayonets fixed, drums bearing, and colours flying.

06/11/2026

🚨 Surplus Goods for Sale!

The City of Brandon is accepting bids for a variety of surplus items available through tender.

Items available include:
✔ Commercial mowers and equipment
✔ Golf cart and ski trail groomer
✔ Exercise equipment
✔ Office workstations
✔ Chest freezer
✔ Indoor plants and more

A viewing opportunity will be held Thu, June 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Parks Complex, 2020 McGregor Ave. While viewing is optional, it will be the only opportunity to inspect most items.

📅 Bid deadline: Mon, June 22 at 5 p.m.

📝 How to bid:
Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s online bidding platform at purchasing.brandon.ca. For more information, call 204-729-2251

All items are sold as is, where is.

06/11/2026

The City of Brandon is considering proposed utility rates starting in 2027 to help balance affordability with the cost of providing safe, reliable water and wastewater services.

If approved, the changes would represent an estimated increase of about $5 per month for a typical household.

📅 City Council will review the proposal on June 15. If it moves forward, it will also go through the Manitoba Public Utilities Board process, which includes opportunities for public input.

View more info here:

06/10/2026

The City of Brandon is hiring a Public Safety Communicator-911 Dispatcher with the Emergency Services!

The primary responsibility of a Public Safety Communicator is to receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public for Police, Fire, and Ambulance services. Through effective information gathering, they assess the nature of each call, determine whether a response is required, and contact the appropriate responding agency when necessary. In addition, they are responsible for maintaining accurate logs, completing necessary paperwork, and entering data into computer systems for all calls and responding units.

The Brandon Public Safety Communication Centre provides services to all participating communities across the Province of Manitoba, excluding the City of Winnipeg. The Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To ensure continuous coverage, Public Safety Communicators work rotating shifts.

Check out our promotional video to hear directly from our staff about what this role is like and to get a behind-the-scenes look at Brandon’s Public Safety Communication Centre: Public Safety Communications is Hiring
Learn more and apply today!

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06/10/2026

💦😎 Mark your calendars: the Kinsmen Pool opens this Friday! This outdoor pool is located at 411 Park St.

Know before you go:
• Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 13 or older
• The pool is closed daily from 4 to 5 p.m. for maintenance
• Admission is per swim time slot (not daily admission)
• Affordable rates are available, including family passes and punch cards

We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer! 💧

The City of Brandon is pleased to welcome residents back to Kinsmen Pool (411 Park St.) for the 2026 summer season. The pool will open this Friday, June 12 and will be open until August 30.

Kinsmen Pool offers a great way to stay active, cool down, and enjoy the summer months with family and friends.

Things to know before you go:
• Children under 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 13 or older
• The pool is closed daily from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for maintenance
• Admission is per swim time slot (not daily admission)
• Affordable rates are available, including family passes and punch cards

Public swim times vary by day and month, with afternoon and evening options available throughout the season. The full schedule is available at https://www.brandon.ca/parks-recreation/parks-and-greenspaces/spray-parks-and-paddle-pools/

For more information, residents can contact the Kinsmen Pool at 204-730-6896 or email [email protected].

City of Brandon - Local Government Brandon Tourism

06/10/2026

Join us Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m. for the Grand Opening of Brandon’s River Corridor Protected Areas!

The Assiniboine River Corridor is one of Brandon’s greatest natural treasures. It’s a place for people to walk, paddle, gather and explore nature right in the heart of the city.

Five City-owned lands along the Assiniboine River are being added to Manitoba’s Protected and Conserved Areas Network, recognizing their importance for wildlife, clean water, biodiversity, climate resilience and for future generations. We will also be recognizing two natural areas who have received Dakota names of Oeti and Shunkawakan Onazin from the Sioux Valley Elder Group.

This designation celebrates the stewardship already taking place while helping protect these valuable natural spaces for years to come.

📅 June 22, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Brandon Riverbank

Come celebrate this exciting milestone for conservation, community and the future of Brandon’s river corridor!

06/10/2026

The City of Brandon is hiring a Transit Customer Service Operator with the Transportation Services!

To participate as part of a working team that operates transit vehicles to transport passengers over established routes and provides transit related customer service.

Learn more and apply today!

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06/09/2026

The 2026 residential water sampling program for lead testing has begun. Increased lead in drinking water can affect the health of everyone, especially children, infants, and pregnant persons.

For more information on the health impacts and current lead mitigation programs, please visit the City’s website: https://www.brandon.ca/home-property-environment/water-and-wastewater/drinking-water/lead-in-water.

The City is providing 50+ sampling kits this spring to those that signed up over the winter. There are still sampling kits available for 2026 and a sign-up list for 2027. Please consider signing up for the sampling program now!

Lead water quality testing for all participants is free of charge. The results of the individual sample tests will be made available to homeowners directly. To sign up for free lead water testing, email: [email protected].

06/08/2026

The City of Brandon is hiring a Recruit Police Officer with the Brandon Police Service!
The Brandon Police Service is a progressive police agency serving the City of Brandon. Our focus on community policing provides our officers with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Learn more and apply today!

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