After sitting with the owners of DeadSet Fitness (B2-650-1st St) tonight, I really got the impression that they truly have an amazing passion and interest in helping clients get into better shape. This is not your typical "gym" where you show up and go through the motions, at DeadSet their staff and trainers really do take a focus on your progress and to get to your end goal. Chris Menzies and Brooke Huculak have basically pushed it all in like a hand of Texas Hold Em. They have put their assets, and also heart and soul, into making DeadSet a unique functional fitness training centre for Brandon and Westman residents. The staff includes 7 certified members that can assist you with the basics to the advanced athletes. Click here to view their staff https://deadsetfitness.ca/about/our-team/ A common thread in training facilities and or gyms is: how does the starter or fitness beginner go in feeling like they will not be overwhelmed? Chris and Brooke both said that regardless of your fitness level you will go at your speed. Chris said that this is also a very social place where classes of people meet before and socialize after their classes to talk about what they did good and maybe not so good. Want to try it out? Contact DeadSet and they can arrange a time and day for you to see their operation. One thing at BDNMB.CA is that our motto is to try and help young up and coming entrepreneurs such as Chris and Brooke and we wish them well in this venture. https://deadsetfitness.ca/contact/ https://deadsetfitness.ca/ 

(City of Brandon PSA) As a result of community feedback, age of our existing outdoor pool, and facility recommendations in the Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan, the City of Brandon is exploring preliminary options for the development of a new outdoor aquatic centre in Brandon. To make this outdoor aquatic centre a possibility, the City needs the public’s participation. A survey has been prepared in collaboration with MNP, which focuses on identifying several design features, including preferred amenities, location, and programming opportunities. To ensure the preliminary options are aligned with everyone’s needs, all residents of Brandon are encouraged to fill out this survey by Thursday, December 5, 2022. How To Participate There are two ways to participate in this survey: Complete the survey online at Brandon Outdoor Aquatic Centre Survey Complete the survey in person at one of the following locations: Brandon City Hall (410 – 9th Street, Finance Department) A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex (638 Princess Avenue, Door A) Brandon’s Community Sportsplex (30 Knowlton Drive) The survey is also available for download here. Survey Deadline: Thursday, December 5, 2022.  Following the close of the survey, a public open house will take place in early 2023 to share feedback received on the proposed design and location.

As part of its comprehensive plan to improve the safety, functionality and reliability of the provincial highway network, the Manitoba government is investing $5.75 million for pavement and signal upgrades on a 2.2-kilometre section of the Trans-Canada Highway, including both the eastbound and westbound lanes of this twinned roadway in the city of Brandon, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today. “Our government recognizes the increasing population and growing economy in the city of Brandon and is responding with appropriate improvements to support this growth,” said Piwnuik. “Projects like this will accommodate increasing traffic and promote development in the area, as well as support free-flow conditions on the Trans-Canada Highway. These investments are critical for economic recovery and growth, which remain at the centre of our plan for a stronger, more prosperous Manitoba.” Rehabilitating the pavement improves the serviceability and safety of the roadway while upgrading the signals enhances operations at the intersections and provides a more reliable vehicle detection system for future traffic capacity. These upgrades improve efficiency on this major interprovincial and international trade route, noted the minister. As part of the project, the section of the Trans-Canada Highway between the two junctions of Provincial Trunk Highway 10, plus an additional 300 metres of roadway in either direction will be resurfaced. To maximize the lifespan of the repairs, the project will use Superpave asphalt mix, which minimizes cracks and ruts and lasts up to 20 years. The minister noted earlier project designs had planned to add a thin overlay over the existing pavement. However, given the importance of this section of the provincial highway network, the department decided to proceed with an expanded project as part of its overall strategic investments in Manitoba’s key international trade corridors. The expanded project will mill the roadway to remove deteriorated pavement and then add 10 centimetres of Superpave. The project will also upgrade the traffic detection equipment at both intersections to a more reliable system that can be easily adjusted for future traffic capacity. “The City of Brandon is thrilled to see the investment that the province is making in the important upgrades for this prominent section of the Trans-Canada Highway between First and 18th streets in Brandon,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett, City of Brandon. “Our city and region are growing and improvements such as these will ensure safe passage for all motorists from near and far.” Zenith Paving was awarded the contract to pave the Trans-Canada Highway. The concrete work has started, with the entire project to be completed by summer 2023.

Source: BPS News Release At 4:45 pm on Saturday afternoon, the resident of a home in the 500 block of 3rd St reported a woman was trying to kick in his door and windows.  Officers located the woman at the residence with an axe she had used to damage the door. She was arrested and was in possession of a set of brass knuckles and a small amount of methamphetamine.  The accused, a 40 year old Brandon resident, will appear in court on Sunday morning on charges off Attempted Break and Enter, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of Methamphetamine.

(Province of MB News Release) BRANDON—As part of the Manitoba government’s ongoing efforts to support law enforcement personnel and improve public safety, $8.9 million in project funding will be provided to support the Brandon Police Service Permanent Cell Build Project, which will construct a new, modern detention facility in the community, Premier Heather Stefanson and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced here today. “Every day, our law enforcement partners put their health and safety at risk and their lives on the line to help protect fellow Manitobans, and for that, we are immensely grateful,” said Stefanson. “Our government is taking action to ensure law enforcement partners have the tools they need to do their jobs. This investment will help create a new, better environment to enhance the safety of front-line officers and strengthen Manitoba’s public safety and corrections system.” Today’s funding announcement caps a week of new government initiatives and millions of dollars in investment to making communities safer, the premier noted, including more money to expand shelters and provide safe sleeping spaces for people experiencing homelessness, more funding to treat Manitobans suffering from addictions, and funding for a new integrated violent offender apprehension unit which includes the Brandon Police Service, RCMP, First Nations Police Service and Winnipeg Police Service. The new permanent detention facility will allow the Brandon Police Service to transition away from temporary modular cells the Manitoba government had previously funded to address interim demand. The project, coupled with the temporary modular cells initially received $4.4 million through the Manitoba Restart Program. Additional funding was needed to offset the impact of inflation and see this project to completion, the premier said. “Our government recognizes the value of modern detention facilities to meet the needs of law enforcement processes and individuals being detained,” said Goertzen. “Despite the best efforts of the City of Brandon and Brandon Police Service, estimated project costs unexpectedly rose due to global inflation, so we have stepped up to help them realize this worthy project.” “With the commitment of an additional $4.5 million in funding, I am excited to see this major infrastructure project for the Brandon Police Service come to fruition,” said Chief Wayne Balcaen, Brandon Police Service. “Having the Manitoba government’s full financial commitment and continued support will allow the construction of a modern permanent facility that will ensure a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients.” Construction of the new detention facility began in September. Cells are scheduled to be completed by August 2023 and the attached vehicle bays will be completed by January 2024, the minister noted.