Local News

In the last 24 hours we have received 2 reports where local residents received calls from an unknown male presenting himself as a grandchild in distress.  In both cases the “grandchild” coerced the call taker that they needed to help to pay for bail.  In both cases the suspect convinced the victims to hand over… January 28, 2023

After two days of budget deliberations, Brandon City Council has approved a $125.4-million operating budget including utilities and a 138.7-million capital budget, representing a municipal tax increase of 1.6% for 2023 for an average single-family house. Council debated several amendments in all areas of municipal spending. Council was also able to initiate numerous enhancements to… January 28, 2023

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Adam SANDERS (31 years old) FOR Fail to Attend Court. On June 21st, 2022, Adam SANDERS assaulted a female and was subsequently arrested and charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm and Assault by choking. A warrant was… January 27, 2023

On January 25, 2023, at approximately 12:50pm, police responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian collision at the intersection of 11th Street and Victoria Avenue.  The 34-year-old pedestrian was walking north across Victoria Avenue when he was struck by an eastbound car.  The pedestrian was transported to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.  Brandon Police… January 26, 2023

As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing effort to help Manitobans make ends meet, Premier Heather Stefanson today unveiled a $200-million Carbon Tax Relief Fund aimed at helping 700,000 Manitobans cope with the negative impacts of rising winter costs, from food to fuel. The 2023 Carbon Tax Relief Fund will provide help for all Manitobans… January 26, 2023