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Brandon, MB – After a full day of deliberation and debate, Brandon City Council approved an $83.2 million dollar operating budget representative of a municipal tax increase of 1.17% in 2019. For the typical residential property used in the City’s standard calculations (Approximately 40 years old, 1,200 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, and assessed… January 26, 2019

A chimney fire occurred in a residential structure on the corner of 13th St and Lorne Ave Saturday afternoon. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services, along with Brandon Police Service, attended the scene. Due to the height and position of the chimney, a ladder truck was utilized to allow firefighter/paramedics to safely access the chimney. Fire… January 26, 2019

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 11:00 pm on Friday evening, Brandon Police were called to a break and enter in progress at a residence in the North end of the city.  On arrival police located two females exiting the residence with property from inside.  Both were arrested at the scene.  The residence door… January 26, 2019

Friday afternoon, CFB Shilo Fire Department responded to a property in Douglas, Manitoba for a propane gas leak. Fumes were identified and smelt in the area, prompting the closure of the Highway 340 through a portion of Douglas. RCMP officers were on scene to assist in the closure of the highway, and to maintain a… January 25, 2019

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On January 24th, 2019, at approximately 8:50 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of 9th Street. A 39 year old man from rural Brandon who initially provided officers with a false name was eventually identified and found to have an arrest warrant for Break and… January 25, 2019