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BRANDON – Graduates of Brandon University (BU) and Brandon College will be in the spotlight at the BU Homecoming Dinner and Awards on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Harvest Hall. Gerald Brown and Nathan Peto will be recognized with Alumni Awards at the annual celebration. Brown, who graduated from the Teacher Training Certificate (TTC) program in… October 5, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release An ongoing Police investigation revealed between May 12th 2014 and November 5th 2016, a male suspect was an employee with local company in Brandon and was responsible for sales and book keeping. Over a period of approximately two and half years, he made multiple personal purchases and paid for… October 5, 2018

Emergency crews and Manitoba Hydro crews were kept busy throughout Wednesday as multiple calls came in for downed power lines, likely due to the large dump of wet snow. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of downed power lines in the back lane between Queens Ave and Aster Cres near Meadows School. Downed power… October 3, 2018

Source: Province of Manitoba News Release Twelve new members have been appointed to Manitoba’s Mental Health Review Board, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “By providing oversight for decisions relating to the admission and treatment of psychiatric patients, the Mental Health Review Board performs a valuable service for Manitoba’s health-care system,”… October 3, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release Operation Impact is a national public awareness campaign set to take place over the Thanksgiving weekend, from October 5th – 8th 2018. This year’s theme is Drive to Save Lives and will once again the focus will be on the behaviours drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk: impaired driving,… October 3, 2018