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Westman residents opened their hearts and lined up in record numbers to contribute to the food drive organized by Samaritan House Ministries in conjunction with the CP Holiday Train.  A socially distant drive thru event was held outside the Samaritan House at 820 Pacific Avenue from 6-8pm December 12th.  Executive Director Barb McNish was thrilled… December 12, 2020

To protect health care workers and the stability of our health care system, the Manitoba government has identified the first priority population group that will receive the COVID-19 vaccine and will start booking appointments today, Premier Brian Pallister announced.“By protecting Manitoba’s health care workers, we are helping to protect our entire health care system and… December 12, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 4th 2020 the Brandon Police Service Canine Unit was patrolling in the 1500 block 26th Street when a stolen vehicle was located abandoned in a parking lot.  The vehicle was towed to the Brandon Police Service where Forensic Identification Unit members conducted an examination on the vehicle. … December 12, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media release At 7:05 a.m. yesterday, a resident in the downtown area reported a male attempting to pry open the rear door to his home. The male left the area in a vehicle, which was stopped by police in the 900 block of Van Horne Avenue. The two occupants, a 29… December 11, 2020

Brandon, MB – In response to the Province of Manitoba’s most recent Public Heath Order taking effect today, December 11, access to the City of Brandon outdoor recreation facilities will begin to reopen today. This includes: Dog parksToboggan hillsSkating areas on retention ponds*Playground structures and equipmentOutdoor fitness equipment stations located in the communityBrandon Community Sportsplex… December 11, 2020