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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

Work began in February 2022, to build a 30-year vision for the city called the Brandon City Plan. The Planning and Buildings Department has since held several community engagement sessions and interacted with over 2,000 residents. Through January to May 2023, we are sharing the summarized findings from these sessions and giving residents the opportunity to… January 24, 2023