Westman Journal
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Type | Weekly newspaper |
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Founded | April 2002 |
Ceased publication | April 2019 |
City | Brandon, Manitoba |
Country | Canada |
The Westman Journal, previously known as the Wheat City Journal, was a weekly community newspaper printed in Brandon, Manitoba. Its founder and former publisher is Bruce Penton. It provided Brandon-based, people-oriented news and sports.
Last Publisher: Nancy Johnson Last Editor: Brandi Pollock
The paper's first issue was released on April 25, 2002, under the name Wheat City Journal. In 2004, the Wheat City Journal was purchased by Glacier Media. In 2009, the paper's name was changed to the Westman Journal. It ceased its operations on April 29, 2019.[1]
References
- ^ Verge, Melissa (April 30, 2019). "Westman Journal shuts down operations". The Brandon Sun. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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