Source: BPS News Release On Friday morning, BPS received a complaint from a resident of Riverheights Drive regarding a man committing an indecent act in public view.  Members attended, obtained a statement and arrested a 58-year-old man for Committing an Indecent Act.  He will appear in court in December.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: October 28th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Michael Brandon PICKETT (24 years) FOR Failing to Attend Court While on charge for drug trafficking and possession of a weapon, the accused, Michael PICKETT failed to attend court.  On October 19th, 2022, an arrest warrant for Michael PICKETT was issued as his current whereabouts is unknown. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” 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. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for October 28th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000  On October 18th, 2022, at approximately 11:50am, a male suspect entered a business in the 900’ block of 18th Street North.  The suspect proceeded to steal a large quantity of clothing from the business and fled prior to police arrival.  The suspect was wearing a Columbia T-shirt with large blue logo on the front, black cap with a Boston Red Sox logo, mask, white sneakers, and a black jacket. Photos and video of the suspect are attached to this release:  

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $4 million to reimburse the tuition of early childhood educator students by up to $5,000 per school year to help cover tuition-related costs of recognized programs Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko and Manitoba Advanced Education, Skills and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes announced today. “Reducing barriers for individuals to obtain their certification as an early childhood educator will stabilize and strengthen the early learning and child-care sector workforce, which will further enhance the quality and availability of child-care spaces throughout the province,” said Ewasko. “Early learning and child-care sector staff are dedicated to promoting positive early childhood development outcomes, and our government is proud to announce this initiative to support them in obtaining their certification.” Tuition reimbursement is available to Manitoba residents who: will be attending a part- or full-time recognized early childhood educator program, including the workplace program, in 2022-23; completed courses in a recognized early childhood educator program in 2021-22; or graduated from a recognized early childhood educator program in 2021-22. Students must also confirm they will work in Manitoba’s early learning and child-care sector for two years as part of the application process. “Early childhood educators are at the very heart of the Canada-wide early learning and child-care system,” said Gould. “Today’s announcement with Manitoba is a meaningful step toward growing the number of professional educators in the province, which is critical to expanding access to regulated child care.” “The early childhood workforce of teachers and staff are the backbone of providing high-quality early learning and childcare,” said Duguid. “Our government is dedicated to supporting Manitoba's early childhood educators and providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Today’s announcement will help grow the workforce and support those who are considering this important career.” The ministers noted a dedicated early childhood workforce is needed to provide early learning and child-care services. Funding in this year is being provided for the early childhood educator tuition reimbursement initiative through the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement 2021 to 2025. “Tuition costs have been identified as a barrier to accessing early childhood educator programs at post-secondary institutions, but this new initiative will make it easier for individuals to enter these programs, receive their certification and enter the workforce,” said Reyes. “Increasing participation in post-secondary education, skills training and employment is a key pillar of our Skills, Talent and Knowledge Strategy, and the creation of this program helps advance our work to ensure students gain the right skills and competencies to thrive.” The ministers noted support for students in early childhood education programs is only one part of a broader workforce strategy for early learning and child care that will be developed in consultation with stakeholders. The tuition reimbursement also builds on other recent investments for child-care facilities made to ensure Manitoba families have convenient access to high-quality, flexible and inclusive child care including: almost $37 million for operating grants to support wage equity for early learning and child-care staff; $6.6 million to help recruit and retain staff by providing a one-time retroactive wage supplement for the lowest-paid child-care assistants and early childhood educators; and more than $8 million to fund more than 3,100 new early learning and child-care expansion spaces at 177 facilities across the province. “Students and recent graduates from Red River College Polytechnic’s early childhood education programs will benefit greatly from this tuition reimbursement program,” said Ruth Lindsey-Armstrong, community services chair, RRC Polytech. “The learners who dedicate themselves to a career in child-focused education and development are compassionate individuals, who enable children and youth to develop confidence and learning potential. I am pleased that new early childhood educators are being supported in their own pursuit of education.” For more information about the early learning educator tuition reimbursement initiative, visit: https://www.manitoba.ca/education/childcare/students_workforce/ece_tuition_support.html. For more information about the Canada–Manitoba Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, visit: http://www.canada.ca/child-care. (Province of MB Release)

The unofficial votes for the 2022 Municipal Council & School Board Election are as follows: For Mayor Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Fawcett, Jeff  4759 Oleson, Elliott  1777 Total Number of Votes 6536 For Councillors Ward 1 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Karrouze, Heather  371 Chambers, Kevin 229 Bruce, Richard 162 Pasklivich, Jo-Ann 155 Plas, Jeff 86 Total Number of Votes 1003 Ward 2 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Desjarlais, Kris  261 Emmerson, Phillip  130 Bates, Dale  22 Total Number of Votes 413  Ward 3 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Cullen, Barry 552 Derhak, Quentin 389 Total Number of Votes 941 Ward 4 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Cameron, Shaun Acclaimed Ward 5 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Hildebrand, Greg 551 Frangi, Sunday 157 Total Number of Votes 708 Ward 6 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Luebke, Bruce Acclaimed Ward 7 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Berry, Shawn Acclaimed Ward 8 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Splett, Jason 322 McCormick, Michael 108 Total Number of Votes 430 Ward 9 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Parker, Glen Acclaimed Ward 10 Names of Candidates Number of Votes Given Tame, Tyson 370 Welsh, Ben 134 Boyce, Olivia 91 Chartier, Franco 90 Total Number of Votes 685 For School Trustees Ward 1 (City) Ross, Linda  3610 Murray, Jim  3477 Foley, Blaine  3009 Ross, Duncan  2654 Gobeil, Jason  2594 Fallis, Kim  2474 Ekenna, Calistus  2416 Sieklicki, Breeanna  2352 Mills, Bonnie-lynn 2247 Carr, Kirk 1834 Kejick, Delvina 1825 Anhalt, Rebecca 1598 Rusnak, Brad 1073 Young, Chyrel 1073 Ward 2 (Rural) Caroline CRAMER Acclaimed

Source: BPS News Release On October 25, 2022 at 4:50 am, police attempted to stop a vehicle on Victoria Ave. E after numerous traffic infractions were witnessed.  The suspect sped away from police at speeds in excess of 150 km/h.  Police did not pursue the vehicle due to the dangerous manner in which the suspect was driving. Police later observed the vehicle travelling west along the south 110 bypass travelling at a high rate of speed all the while committing numerous traffic offences.  The vehicle eventually drove off the roadway, into an open field where it came to a rest near Hwy 10 and PTH 110. Police approached the vehicle, but the driver had fled on foot leaving behind a 22-year-old female passenger.  Further investigation revealed that she had been injured due to an assault inflicted on her by the 28-year-old male suspect/driver.  She was not injured as a result of the crash, and she received medical treatment for the minor injury caused by the assault. Police set up a perimeter to locate the accused with the assistance of the Police Service Dog Unit.  The suspect was located and arrested a short distance away.  He was found to be in possession of a knife upon his arrest. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle the suspect was driving, a 2022 grey Chevrolet Malibu, was reported stolen out of Brandon on October 17, 2022.  The license plates on the vehicle did not match the vehicle, as they too been reported stolen. The 28-year-old suspect was lodged at Brandon Police Service to appear in court on charges of Flight While Being Pursued by Police Officer, Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime X2, Possession of a Weapon, and Assault.  He also appeared on outstanding warrant charges of Assault.