On May 1, 2023, at approximately 8:26 pm police responded to the 900 block of 18th Street North for report of an altercation. Further investigation revealed that two males had been involved in a road rage incident. The suspect male had threatened the other while brandishing a knife. When the victim left the location where they had been parked, the suspect proceeded to follow him. The 46-year-old male was located and arrested on charges of Utter Threats and Possession of a Weapon. He was later released to appear in court on June 12, 2023.

At 2:15PM, Police attended to a residence on 23rd Street North for an Assault with a Weapon call.  A 39 year old female attempted to stab the victim with a dental pick. She was located inside the residence, arrested and transported to BPS. She was released on an Undertaking. She will appear in Court on June 22nd.

After a nation-wide search, the City of Brandon has found their next Director of Economic Development close to home. Gerald Cathcart has been selected to lead Brandon’s Economic Development Department. Mr. Cathcart comes to the City from Assiniboine Community College where he was their Director of Community Development, building and managing programs throughout the western half of Manitoba. Mr. Cathcart is no stranger to the City of Brandon having been the Business Development Specialist from 2007 to 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, has extensive training in leadership and community economic development, and has been involved in multiple boards and organizations throughout our community. To present and future businesses, Mr. Cathcart says, “Brandon has much to offer including opportunities for existing business to expand and new business to call us home. Working closely with community partners, understanding any barriers to growth will be a priority." “It is imperative that the City works lock-in-step with our businesses and community partners in building our economy,” says City Manager Ron Bowles. “Nowadays, economic development is much more holistic than strictly jobs and taxes, encompassing our educational institutes, government agencies, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, events, supply chains, and developers. The diversity of Brandon’s economy across multiple sectors provides many opportunities for collaboration. We work with them all.”

As a result of an ongoing investigation in which a robbery took place at a business on the 1500 block of 18th St a male was arrested on April 28th.  The male had bear sprayed staff and stole an Iphone and Airpods. The large area was contimated and the business had to close.  As a result a 21 year old male was arrested for Robbery with Violence, Assault with a Weapon X2, Possession of a Weapon, Carry a Conealed Weapon, Failing to Comply with a Relase Order and Possess Methamphetamine as he was found with a small amount of crystal methamphetamine on him at the time of arrest.  He was lodged for court.

As a vocational school, students at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School have the privilege to take part in Skills Manitoba and Skills Canada Competitions annually. “The highlight of Skills Canada Manitoba is our Skills Competition. Students participate in challenges designed to test skills required in trades and technology careers. The philosophy of the Skills Competition is to reward students for excellence, directly involve industry in evaluating student performance, and keep training programs relevant to employers’ needs.” Skills Manitoba Website. Please join us in recognizing these 17 students as Medal Recipients for the 2023 Skills Manitoba Competition: For further information regarding the Skills Manitoba Competition and to see a complete list of 2023 medalists, please click here: 2023 Skills Manitoba Competition.