Manitoba Liberal Party

07/21/2026

By-Election Day in the Pas Kameesak, volunteers out with our Candidate Dan Quesnel.

07/16/2026

Condolences to Terry, Linda and the family!

07/13/2026

GOOD NEWS
We are confident’: Brandon mayor says river has peaked, levels expected to start receding in coming days
By
Devon McKendrick

Published: July 13, 2026 at 10:45AM EDT

The Assiniboine River flowing through Brandon, Man., has peaked and stabilized, according to the city’s mayor.

Jeff Fawcett provided an update Monday saying the river peaked overnight at 1,179.49 feet.

The river currently sits at 1,179.46 feet.

The river level climbed significantly over a short period of time, Fawcett said, noting it has risen 7.5 feet since July 7.

It’s expected the river will stay at this height over the next few days, as long as no additional rain falls.

“The city’s flood response remains active,” Fawcett said. “Crews will continue to monitor the conditions. I want to thank all our staff, the contractors, local and provincial partners for their support. I want to thank all the residents for their patience as we raced to get all these measures in place.”

Fawcett also thanked Mother Nature for cooperating over the past week.

The city has been preparing for the rising water, deploying sandbags and tiger dams to protect homes and infrastructure over the last several days. Evacuation notices were also issued for areas around the river to give residents all the information they need.

No evacuation orders are currently in place.

Given all the prep work the city did, Fawcett said it has put Brandon in a good position.

“We are confident, but we’re not walking away to just let it go. We’re monitoring it continually,” he said.

As the city now waits for the river to start receding, Fawcett said it’s important for residents to remember that some of the most dangerous times around the river are after peak levels are reached.

He noted the river is flowing fast and erosion along the banks is possible.

“As floodwaters withdraw, riverbanks can become unstable due to erosion. Saturated ground can give way unexpectedly and damage to flood protection measures may not always be immediately visible. Areas that appear safe may still present significant risk,” he said.

Fawcett said city crews will monitor all areas that have been impacted by high water levels.

The city still remains in a state of emergency.

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Dan Quesnel is our candidate in the Pas Kameesak by-election, if you can't get up there to help knock on doors, you can donate to his campaign using this link:
https://www.manitobaliberals.ca/dan-quesnel-for-the-pas-kameesak

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

Last night's forum, Reducing Crime and Improving Safety drew on a range of issues with input from a diverse panel.
Marion Willis and James Audy from St. Boniface Street Links identified the major gaps in providing services to prevent crime.
Denise Pruden from Little Saskatchewan First Nation and Jerleen Anderson Sullivan from Norway House Cree Nation spoke to the special challenges of resolving crime in First Nation's Communities.
The impact that gangs have in small communities.
Georgina Sabesky form City Councilor John Orlikow's office, ran through the measures that are being taken to cub vandalism and effort to provide young people alternatives to gangs.
Willard Reaves - Manitoba Liberal Party Leader spoke to the need for halfway houses to transition offenders back into society.
Jon Gerrard- a former pediatrician connected the impact of learning disabilities on criminal outcomes.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

05/14/2026

https://portageonline.com/articles/manitoba-liberal-leader-visits-portage

A renewed political approach and a focus on listening to local concerns brought Manitoba Liberal Party members to Portage la Prairie Tuesday evening, as new leader Willard Reaves met with residents during a community meet-and-greet focused on health care, homelessness, education, and the province’...