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Brandon's Louis Montroy recently won $5 million in the November 24 Lotto 6/49 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at the Canadian Tire Gas Bar located at 1655 18 Street in Brandon. “I scanned the ticket and thought, ‘$50,000?!’” he recalled when claiming his prize. “But there were too many zeroes. So I thought, ‘Nah,… December 6, 2021

On December 1, 2021, police were made aware of a robbery with violence.  Investigation revealed that the victim met a person on a dating website, and was invited to a residence in the 400 block of 3rd street to meet up that evening.  Once inside the residence several individuals armed with bear mace and a knife… December 2, 2021

 In response to the November 12th Public Health Act Orders released by the Province of Manitoba, the following COVID-19 vaccine requirements will be in effect at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex as of Monday, December 6th, 2021. Vaccine Requirements For 12 – 17 Years of Age (New) Persons who are at least 12 years of age but have not reached 18 years of age must produce*: Proof that they have received at least one dose of… December 2, 2021

City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services is pleased to inform the public that the Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Waterfall of Lights display will officially be turned on for the 2021-2022 winter season today at 5 p.m.    The sparkling display of holiday lighting is located immediately west of the City of Brandon’s Parks Services Complex on 2020 McGregor… December 1, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On November 29, 2021, shortly after 12:00 pm, police responded to a report of a male pedestrian swinging a knife around.  Nobody was threatened or harmed by the male.  Police located and arrested the male in the area of 34th street and Elviss Cres.  He was found to be under… November 30, 2021