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Source: Brandon Policed Service Media Release Break and Enter to Business On October 12, 2021, police responded to a report of a Break and Enter to a business in the 1500 block of 18th street N.  Suspects cut a hole in the business compound fencing overnight.  It is unknown if anything was stolen.  Anyone with information… October 13, 2021

As the hearing of its General Rate Application (GRA) before the Public Utilities Board (PUB) opens today, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) will be presenting updates to its provisional filing made earlier this year based on continued strong financial performance. This will include requesting a rate decrease for a third year in a row and updating… October 13, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A 26-year-old male from Brandon was released from custody yesterday following an investigation into an escalating neighbor dispute. Between September 28 and October 02, the suspect used a baseball bat to cause damage to his neighbour’s vehicles, which included knocking off side mirrors and smashing a windshield. The suspect… October 11, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 12:55 a.m. today, police attended a licensed premise in the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue in regards to a disturbance.  A 19-year-old Brandon male was intoxicated and fighting with staff and patrons. The male will be released from police custody later today once sober, and will be issued… October 10, 2021

The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would designate the polar bear as an official provincial emblem, Premier Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “Northern Manitoba is known internationally for its polar bears, tourists come from around the globe to see and learn about these majestic animals in their natural habitat in Churchill,” said Goertzen. “Recognizing the… October 8, 2021