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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Aggravated Assault On February 28, 2021, police responded to a report of an assault, which occurred in a residence shortly after midnight.  Investigation revealed that a 20-year-old male suspect assaulted the victim, who later required medical treatment for several injuries, including fractures.  The male suspect turned himself in to… March 1, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 9:15 a.m. Saturday, complaints were received of an erratic driver in the Kirkaldy Drive area. The driver of the vehicle, a 40-year-old male from Steinbach, became involved in an accident with a skid steer just west of Knowlton Drive on Kirkaldy Drive. Brandon Fire and Emergency Service personnel… February 28, 2021

Brandon City Council is announcing the conclusion of the competition for City Manager and has named Mr. Ron Bowles of Campbell River, B.C. as the successful candidate.  Council’s Personnel Committee started with an applicant pool of over 55 candidates from across Canada and beyond. The finalists were interviewed by the entire City Council.  Ron Bowles is currently a General Manager for the City of Campbell River, B.C. He has previous… February 26, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 26, 2021 at approximately 1:30 am, members of BPS Operational Support and Crime Suppression Unit (OSCSU) assisted by members of BPS Patrol Division conducted a search warrant on a residence on Alaska Bay following an investigation into the occupants. Officers located and seized 56 grams of Meth,… February 26, 2021

After more than four years of service to the Brandon School Division, Dr. Casavant, Superintendent and CEO is leaving the Division to pursue other opportunities. During his tenure Dr. Casavant was successful at implementing our continuous improvement program and building relationships with our various stakeholders. We wish Dr. Casavant the best of success in his… February 25, 2021