At its regular meeting on Mon, July 27, Brandon City Council discussed a range of initiatives and operational matters. Key highlights are summarized below. View the full agenda at brandon.ca/media/hszp0qox/agenda-july-27-2026.pdf. City-wide mosquito fogging Council directed administration to begin fogging for nuisance mosquitoes immediately. Weather dependent, fogging will proceed overnight on Wed, July 29, 2026, beginning after 9:30 p.m. For updates, please follow the City of Brandon social media channels.  Update on 2026 Flood Recovery Efforts Council received an update on the 2026 flood recovery efforts and authorized up to $2.28 million for flood mitigation work completed to date and upcoming flood recovery projects. The funding will come from reserves, pending any Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) or insurance recoveries. Advanced Funding for Household Collection Cart Inventory Replenishment Council approved $75,000 from the Disposal Site Reserve to purchase additional household collection carts. The advance funding will replenish depleted inventory and help ensure the continued delivery of curbside collection services while the 2027 capital allocation is pending. Landfill Gas Collection System Repair Council approved a contract for repairs to the Landfill Gas Collection System at a cost of $196,759.56 (net of PST). The system is an essential component of the landfill’s environmental protection infrastructure. It helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, odor, and the risk of uncontrolled gas migration. Committee Reports: Council received a report from the Personnel Committee and approved a Total Employee Rewards Strategy, including a one-time four per cent market adjustment for non-union employees, wellbeing initiatives to support recruitment and retention, and funding for a benefits stabilization strategy. Council approved a report from the Committee of the Whole on real estate matters, including several Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives: funding for housing-supportive infrastructure, grants to support new market housing projects, incentives and funding to support future housing development, and funding for the purchase of a building to support community services. By-Laws: Council approved By-Law No. 7457, along with a subdivision application, to rezone property located at 1910 Bell Avenue from DR Development Reserve to RMD Residential Moderate Density. This will enable the residential development of two four-storey buildings totaling 131 dwelling units. The approval is subject to several conditions, including a development agreement. Council approved By-Law No. 7462 authorizing the opening of a portion of public road across, located at the NE corner of the intersection of 26th St and Maryland Ave. This road opening will accommodate the design and construction of a new roundabout intersection at 26th St. & Marland Ave. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes. Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.

 At its regular council meeting on Mon, July 27, City Council passed a motion to begin city-wide fogging for nuisance mosquitoes immediately.  City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services are moving forward with an overnight fogging program for nuisance mosquitoes as soon as possible. Fogging will proceed overnight on Wed, July 29, 2026, beginning after 9:30 p.m.  AS LONG AS weather conditions are suitable to proceed.  It is particularly important for the public to note that fogging will NOT proceed if: it is raining; the temperature dips below 13 degrees Celsius; or the wind speed is more than 16 kilometres/hour.  In the event fogging is postponed due to weather conditions, the public will be notified, and fogging activity will be re-scheduled to the next suitable evening.  Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Brandon’s social media accounts for regular updates. The insecticide being used in this fogging program is DeltaGard 20EW. The exposure to bees, birds, mammals, fish, and plants is expected to be minimal, given the reduced application rate, timing of application, and the minimal deposits in soil, water and plants that are anticipated from this application. More information about DeltaGard 20EW can be found on brandon.ca. Residents can take the following actions to minimize exposure during a fogging program: Whenever possible, stay indoors during and immediately after spraying; Close all windows and doors. Turn off air conditioning units and close vents to circulate indoor air, before the spraying begins; Bring laundry, toys, and pets indoors before the spraying occurs; Cover swimming pool surfaces when possible; Wash homegrown fruit and vegetables with water before cooking or eating them; Rinse play equipment with water after the spraying is finished. Residents can also help reduce the impact of this year’s mosquito populations. Simple things like dumping out any containers of standing water, draining any eavestroughing, covering rainwater collection containers; filling in any low-lying areas, or treating problem areas with biological larvicide can minimize the number of mosquitoes. The annoyance of mosquitoes can also greatly be reduced by using repellants, wearing light-coloured clothing, limiting your time outside between the hours of dusk and dawn and using screened-in areas. Buffer Zone Registration The provision of a 90-metre buffer zone for residents who wish to be excluded from a fogging program is regulated by the Province of Manitoba and is a condition of the City of Brandon’s annual Pesticide Use Permit. As such, the City of Brandon will be accepting applications until Wed, July 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. from residents who wish to have a buffer zone applied to their property. Applications can be submitted online via Buffer Zone Registration Form  or in person at the City’s Parks Complex (2020 McGregor Ave) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents should be aware they need to register annually if they wish to be placed on a buffer zone list for Brandon’s mosquito fogging program. This means last year’s buffer zone lists are not applicable. Due to the quick turnaround to spray, city staff will not be able to answer enquiries from residents asking if they are in a buffer zone.  More information about the buffer zone registration process or the mosquito surveillance and abatement program can be found at brandon.ca/home-property-environment/pests-and-invasive-species/mosquito-abatement-program.

The Manitoba government is expanding eligibility under the one-time Manitoba Flood Recovery Program (MFRP) to provide additional support to residents in communities severely impacted by flooding from a series of major rainfall events in June, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor, minister responsible for the Emergency Management Organization, announced today. “Large areas experienced multiple heavy rainfall events throughout June, resulting in significant flooding, causing extensive damage to homes, farms, businesses and public buildings,” said Naylor. “This expansion ensures that communities are provided with the essential support they need to recover and build mitigation strategies for the future.” In response to the heavy rainfall events, the Manitoba government launched three Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) programs, one for each major flood event, as well as the one-time MFRP. The MFRP was created to assist homeowners and tenants in particularly hard-hit areas who may not have qualified for DFA if flood insurance was available for their property. Following a review of the impacts provincewide, the Manitoba government has expanded the program criteria to include the following municipalities for the MFRP: City of Dauphin Rural Municipality (RM) of Dauphin Mossey River Municipality Municipality of Ethelbert Grandview Municipality Municipality of Gilbert Plains RM of Lakeshore Municipality of Ste. Rose Rossburn Municipality Municipality of Russell-Binscarth RM of Riding Mountain West Prairie View Municipality Municipality of Boissevain-Morton Further information on program eligibility and to apply for the MFRP, visit https://manitoba.ca/mfrp/. Further information on program eligibility and to apply for the DFA program, visit: https://gov.mb.ca/emo/funding/dfa/programs.html.

Assault with a Weapon / Possession of a Weapon On July 27th at 5:30 a.m., police received a report that a male had attempted to stab a security guard at Princess Park. Officers were provided with a description of the suspect and his last known direction of travel. Police located the 28-year-old male a few blocks from the park. The investigation determined that the security guard had been checking the public washrooms when the male was found sleeping inside. After being awakened, the male became agitated, produced a pocketknife, and lunged at the security guard. When officers located the male, they recovered a pocketknife from his possession. He was arrested and transported to BPS for processing. He will be released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court appearance on September 28th, 2026.

Break and Enter Midafternoon of July 26th, police received a report of a break and enter at a building located at a livestock yard. The investigation determined that locks had been cut and windows had been broken to gain entry. At the time nothing appeared to have been stolen. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact BPS at 204-729-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS (8477). Break and Enter with Intent / Mischief to Property On July 27th at approximately 3:28 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in the 500 block of Princess Avenue East, where it was reported that an individual had entered the home and was making noise banging around inside. Police attended and located the 28-year-old female suspect across the street from the residence. The investigation determined that she had gained entry to the home through a window and stated that she had entered to retrieve a sweater. A window screen was damaged during the entry. The female was arrested and held in BPS detention cells. She will be released on an Undertaking once she is sober. A court appearance has been scheduled for September 28th, 2026.