IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) On February 16th at approximately 3:14 p.m., officers conducted a persons check in the 000 block of 11th Street after observing a 28-year-old female who was found to be highly intoxicated. She was subsequently lodged in detention cells at the Brandon Police Service (BPS) to ensure her safety and will be released once sober. Breach of Undertaking On February 16th at approximately 6:00 p.m. police conducted a vehicle stop in the 500 block of 2nd Street resulting in a 45-year-old male noted to be in the vehicle contrary to a No Contact Order with another occupant of the vehicle. The male was arrested and later released via Appearance Notice with a future court date of April 30th, 2026. Arrest Warrant On February 16th at approximately 10:00 p.m., while conducting a walkthrough of a business in the 100 block of 5th Street, officers identified a 33-year-old female who was the subject of an endorsed Warrant for Arrest. She was taken into custody and later released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of March 19, 2026.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Jaden EASTER FOR Possession of Weapon/ Mischief Under $5000 / Failure to Attend Court. EASTER is a 19-year-old male who failed to attend court in January 2026 and has Possession of a Weapon and Mischief Under $5000 charges pending. Failure to Attend Court has now been added to that list. Due to these incidents, a warrant has been issued for his arrest. CRIME OF THE WEEK for February 11, 2026 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. At a business in the 1000 block of 18th Street, on February 4th, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the male stole a chainsaw valued at almost $300. If you have information on this, please contact Crime Stoppers. All tips remain anonymous. ************** 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.

The City of Brandon is advising residents that the Transit Information Centre, currently located at 21 – 8 St., will be relocating to the Rosser Office Centre at 723 Rosser Ave. later this month. The Transit Info Centre serves as the main customer service hub for Brandon Transit. It provides riders with access to route information, transit schedules, fare details, and general support regarding transit services. A comprehensive assessment of the Transit Info Centre was completed in 2024, identifying the need for substantial repairs to ensure sustainable long-term operations. Following a detailed analysis, it was determined that relocating the centre to a nearby location would be the most cost-effective and practical solution. The Transit Info Centre will continue operating at its current location until this Thu, Feb. 12, 2026. To accommodate the move, the Info Centre will temporarily close for approximately one week starting Fri, Feb. 13. The new Rosser Office Centre location is expected to open to the public during the final week of February. Residents are encouraged to check the City’s social media channels for regular updates. During the closure period, riders can still purchase Transit Smart Cards at the following locations: City Hall – 410 9th St. Sobeys West End – 3409 Victoria Ave. Safeway – Corral Centre Sobeys South (18th Street) – 1570 18th St. For more information regarding Brandon Transit, visit brandontransit.ca or check out the BDN Transit app to plan your next trip.

Former Wheat King and 2nd round NHL draft pick of the Florida Panthers Jayce Hawryluk has been playing for the last three seasons in Europe. Hawryluk now a Brandon resident has just come off a very solid season in EHC Olten in the Swiss SL league. The team recently rewarded Jayce with a 2 year extension.

The Manitoba government is increasing its investment in schools by $79.8 million for the 2026-27 school year, Education and Early Childhood Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “Our government is committed to making sure every Manitoba family can count on strong, stable public schools, year after year. We are meeting the needs of students and communities by building new schools and feeding kids with our universal school food program,” said Schmidt. “This is good news for teachers, school divisions and families while building a brighter future for Manitoba’s students.” The Manitoba government is allocating $11.4 million in public school funding to support divisions most affected by teacher salary harmonization. Salary harmonization will be implemented in the 2026-27 school year. Salary harmonization standardizes teacher pay scales across school divisions to help minimize disparities. “By working together, we are creating a more equitable system that benefits teachers and supports stability for school divisions at a time when the demands on public schools are more complex than ever before,” said Alan Campbell, president, Manitoba School Boards Association. “School boards recognize that the funding contribution for harmonization announced today is a step in the right direction and we look forward to continuing our work with government to ensure funding fully meets the needs of students, staff and communities across Manitoba.” The 3.5 per cent funding increase for public schools in the 2026-27 school year will help manage enrolment changes and ensure students have the supports they need to succeed. The formula guarantee will continue for 2026-27, ensuring every school division receives an increase to the previous year’s funding amount. The Manitoba government’s 2026-27 school funding now totals $1.995 billion and includes: $51 million increase to help public schools with operating costs, which includes the investment in salary harmonization and technical vocational education; $30 million for a universal school nutrition program and Nello’s Law, which protects the program for years to come, plus an additional $3 million from the sale of U.S. alcohol products for the Children’s Nutrition Council; $15.2 million increase in capital support, which includes principal and interest costs related to building schools; and $16.6 million increase to independent schools under the funding agreement. Manitoba is also on track to build four new schools, including Devonshire Park and Prairie Point in Winnipeg, Meadowlands in West St. Paul and another in southwest Brandon. For more information on school funding, visit https://edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/finance/schfund/index.html.