In the very early morning hours of December 28th a male flagged down a Police Cruiser in the Cornell Bay area to report that he had had his vehicle stolen by three males.  The males had assaulted him before confining him in a nearby residence and stealing his vehicle.  During the course of the ensuing investigation, two of the suspects were identified.  On Saturday afternoon, one of the suspects was seen on foot in the area of the 400 block Maryland Avenue and was arrested for offences arising from this incident.  He was held in custody and appeared before the court earlier today.

Happy New Year everyone from Jody Sass, Jeremy Champagne and myself Darryl Wolski. OK been on the road so I have dropped the ball with Bits and Bites WHATS NEW in Brandon over the last week. For Sale: T - Birds located in the south end of Brandon is now for sale.   Bowling - Lounge - Arcade Games - Private Parties - and VLTS...you can own the property and business for just under 8 million dollars. The Chopped Leaf on 18th Street is a franchise salad - wrap and sandwich business and can be purchased for $215,000.00 Closing Daring Diva Purses in Shoppers Mall Brandon was closed this week. New Food Options Tender Lovin Chicken - Available now  on Skip the Dishes and other App's Bourbon Street Grill - Available now on Skip the Dishes and Door Dash. New Golf Tournament Coming Soon BDNMB.CA will be the proud title sponsors of a new golf tournament coming to the Wheat City in late July, more details to follow.  Jody Sass from BDNMB.CA "This is something we have wanted to do in the local community to support a large event and be able to help provide additional press and information to  promote this huge tournament" Brandon Resident Wraps Taylor Swift Tour Barrie Roney from Brandon has concluded a 2 year tour working with Taylor Swift. That is it that is all let me know if you have any tips for Bits and Bites Part 3.     darryl@bdnmb.ca

Western Manitoba's largest 50 - 50 prize will be selected on January 1st.   The current total prize is $115.000.00 and will grow to a larger number today. Tickets are online and available now at bwkmega5050.com or in person at the Wheat Kings game today vs Swift Current. 50 - 50 prize was $156,440 and the winner Darlene Kretai was able to take home a cheque for $78,000.00 Refresh the link and see the numbers increasing during the day today Fund from 50/50 sales support the Brandon Wheat Kings Foundation which funds essential programs for player's development and education as well as providing scholarships for all Wheat Kings players when they finish their WHL career.

On December 29, 2024 at 5:33 pm, police received a report of an assault at Brandon Correctional Centre.  When members arrived, the 23-year-old male victim was being tended to by paramedics before being taken to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The victim was in custody at Brandon Correctional Centre at the time of the assault. Members of the Brandon Police Service Major Crime Section and Forensic Identification Unit attended to the scene and continue to investigate.

As winter sets in and the temperatures fluctuate, Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures is reminding ice fishers and outdoor enthusiasts to carefully evaluate ice conditions before venturing out onto the ice. At this time of year, especially in southern Manitoba, ice is still forming and could be dangerously thin. While some areas have more ice than others, it is best to check ice conditions when travelling across ice, as ice thickness can vary from one location to another. It is also important to wear-appropriate clothing, let someone know where you are fishing, what time you are expected to return and always carry a communication device in case you need to call for help. Take the time to prepare so your ice fishing adventure is safe and enjoyable. Manitobans and visitors are reminded to help protect the health of waterways by being proactive in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Winter does not prevent zebra mussels and other invasive species from spreading. Everyone must remain vigilant by cleaning, draining and drying fishing gear and water-related equipment before moving from one body of water to another. If fishers are unsure whether their gear has been properly decontaminated, the gear can be exposed to temperatures below -10 C for three consecutive days before it is moved to another water body. Everyone plays a key role in protecting our natural resources and by working together we can ensure all outdoor enthusiasts continue to enjoy the many activities Manitoba has to offer for years to come. For more information on measures to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, visit: www.manitoba.ca/stopais/.