Task Force Created to Combat Increased Distribution and Use of Illicit Drugs
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Federal, provincial and municipal leaders have formed a task force to address and respond to the rapid increase in the distribution and use of methamphetamine and other substances. The creation of the Illicit Drug Task Force was announced today by Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman and Robert-Falcon Ouellette,…
Brandon Police Service receives funding from the Province
Yesterday Premier Brian Pallister announced that the Brandon Police Service will receive over $65,000 in its efforts to reduce repeat offences and skyrocketing bicycle thefts in the city. Bicycle Theft Prevention Strategy The Brandon Police Service will received $43,100 to reduce bicycle theft in the City. There has been a 90% increase in reported thefts…
FREE rides on Brandon Transit New Year’s Eve
Brandon Transit is, once again, pleased to provide New Year’s Eve revellers a safe, FREE ride as they ring in the New Year at festivities across Brandon on December 31st. From 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31st (New Year’s Eve) to 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1st (New Year’s Day), Brandon Transit will run its…
Two-Car Crash Leads to Traffic Delays
Brandon Fire and Emergency Services along with Brandon Police Service responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Victoria Ave and McDiarmid Dr near Tim Hortons. The crash occurred during the early afternoon rush, which caused traffic to come to a standstill. Traffic from 27th to McDiarmid on Victoria was blocked off, and rerouted…
Province Announces Dialysis Services Expanded in Brandon
BRANDON—Dialysis services are being expanded in Brandon, launching new options for Westman residents living with kidney failure, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced here today. “Providing more options for dialysis closer to home will allow Brandon and Westman-area residents to manage their own care without having to travel or temporarily relocate to…
