In 2025 there will be many unanswered questions regarding various topics of conversation in the Wheat City.  As a result we would like to present the “Top 10 Questions to be Answered in Brandon in 2025. In no particular order. 10. With the acquisition of Alex Garrett, will the Wheat Kings look to trade Carson Bjarnson prior to the January 9 trade deadline? The return would be massive. 9. US sandwich chain Jimmy John's has started their expansion into Canada, is Brandon a possible destination? 8. Will 2025 finally be the year we see movement on the pad development at WestVic Common? 7. Eastside Eatery is running a promotion to see who can eat a burger with the most patties, the record presently sits at 17, is 20 possible in the New Year? 6. Ice at the Sportsplex, will it make its long-waited appearance or will their be additional costs/hidden surprises that will delay or derail the project entirely? 5. The Brandon Wheat Kings captured the 2023-2024 Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League title, can they repeat in 2024/25? They currently sit atop the standings after 30-games, 4. What will become of the building at 1650 Park Ave (former home of Kam Lung Asian Cuisine)? Will a new tenant move in and give it a go or will the property be re-developed? 3. What can be done about the plethora of pot holes on city streets? As a friend once said “We used to drive on the left of the roads, we now drive of what's left of the roads”. 2. What is the over/under of the number of new convenience stores that will popup in the city? 1. In 2023 we asked if drivers in the city would learn the concept of merging lanes heading north on 18th St, it's safe to say that this question can once again be asked in 2025.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Kyle BLACKSMITH FOR Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking & Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. On October 24th, 2024, Kyle BLACKSMITH was the subject of traffic stop. Investigation revealed BLACKSMITH to have a quantity of Methamphetamine and Canadian currency in his possession. BLCKSMITH was arrested, charged and released, however has failed to attend court. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Kyle BLACKSMITH as his whereabouts are unknown at this time. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for January 3rd, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft. On January 1st, 2025, a male walked up to the front door of a property located in the 700 block of 9th Street and stole a delivered package that was on the step. The male thief fled the area on foot, however was captured on video surveillance cameras. ************** If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

On January 3rd at approximately 2:59AM police attended the Town Centre at 800 Rosser Avenue where they met with security due to an alarm going off and discovered that a window had been broken by the entrance. Upon a search of the building police located a male who had ripped off three sprinkler heads and had them on his person. Confirmation was made there was no fire. The intoxicated 21-year-old male was arrested and held in detention cells at Brandon Police Service. He will be released on an Undertaking once sober with a court date to be set in March.

In the very early morning hours of December 28th a male flagged down a Police Cruiser in the Cornell Bay area to report that he had had his vehicle stolen by three males.  The males had assaulted him before confining him in a nearby residence and stealing his vehicle.  During the course of the ensuing investigation, two of the suspects were identified.  On Saturday afternoon, one of the suspects was seen on foot in the area of the 400 block Maryland Avenue and was arrested for offences arising from this incident.  He was held in custody and appeared before the court earlier today.

Happy New Year everyone from Jody Sass, Jeremy Champagne and myself Darryl Wolski. OK been on the road so I have dropped the ball with Bits and Bites WHATS NEW in Brandon over the last week. For Sale: T - Birds located in the south end of Brandon is now for sale.   Bowling - Lounge - Arcade Games - Private Parties - and VLTS...you can own the property and business for just under 8 million dollars. The Chopped Leaf on 18th Street is a franchise salad - wrap and sandwich business and can be purchased for $215,000.00 Closing Daring Diva Purses in Shoppers Mall Brandon was closed this week. New Food Options Tender Lovin Chicken - Available now  on Skip the Dishes and other App's Bourbon Street Grill - Available now on Skip the Dishes and Door Dash. New Golf Tournament Coming Soon BDNMB.CA will be the proud title sponsors of a new golf tournament coming to the Wheat City in late July, more details to follow.  Jody Sass from BDNMB.CA "This is something we have wanted to do in the local community to support a large event and be able to help provide additional press and information to  promote this huge tournament" Brandon Resident Wraps Taylor Swift Tour Barrie Roney from Brandon has concluded a 2 year tour working with Taylor Swift. That is it that is all let me know if you have any tips for Bits and Bites Part 3.     darryl@bdnmb.ca