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BRANDON – Under the theme of “Forever Blue and Gold,” Brandon University has released the schedule for its expanded fall Homecoming. This year’s Homecoming will celebrate 50 years of Brandon University and welcome back all alumni, faculty, staff, retirees and friends with a four-day community celebration. Everyone is invited. “Homecoming this fall will cap an… August 8, 2018

Management and staff at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex wish to inform the public of planned parking restrictions during this week’s Legion Games National Youth Track and Field Championships, which will be taking place this Friday through Sunday (August 10th-12th) at the facility. Since on-site parking at the Sportsplex will be limited, off-site parking and complimentary shuttle… August 8, 2018

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 11:18 p.m., Police conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of Princess Avenue as the Officer involved recognized the driver and knew of an existing Warrant for his arrest. The arrest led to the discovery of 11 grams of Methamphetamine having a street value of approximately… August 8, 2018

The Manitoba government has provided over $5.4 million to support over 700 community organizations, municipalities and provincial parks that are delivering Green Team projects during the summer of 2018, Premier Brian Pallister and Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “We’re pleased to help young Manitobans get involved in the community to conserve and protect… August 7, 2018

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A Brandon man was found to be in Breach of his Court Ordered Weapons Prohibition after it was discovered that a fanny pack that he was carrying contained several rounds of .22 calibre ammunition, a shotgun shell and a homemade gun. Prior to this the male was observed falling off his bicycle… August 7, 2018