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Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 9th at approximately 3:15 a.m., a male contacted Police from the hospital and advised that he was sexually assaulted by a female in his apartment. Officers attended the apartment and located the suspect who was found to be in breach of numerous Court ordered conditions. The suspect was arrested… May 11, 2018

Nearly $16 million in specialized medical equipment will be purchased and installed at health-care facilities in Winnipeg, Brandon and Portage la Prairie, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “We are investing in the replacement of aging equipment to ensure reliable services, which helps reduce waits for Manitobans,” said Goertzen.  “This new… May 11, 2018

Last night a fire completely destroyed a home in Dauphin on 5th Avenue S.W.  Neighbors called 911 to report the fire.  There was no injuries reported as no one was in the home at the time of the blaze.  Firefighters battled the fire for nearly an hour.  An investigation determined the fire to be accidental, (electrical in… May 10, 2018

The government of Manitoba introduced proposed legislation today that would respect workers’ freedom to organize as they choose on publicly funded construction projects, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “From day one, our government has been clear that forced unionization is wrong for Manitobans,” said Schuler.  “This legislation ensures all qualified workers and their employers,… May 10, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 11:00 p.m., Police responded to a report of an assault that just occurred outside a residence on Fotheringham Drive. An adult male victim advised that as he was taking out the garbage, he was assaulted by two male suspects for no reason. The assault consisted of the suspects… May 9, 2018