The Community Health and Housing Association Westman Region (CHHA Westman) is excited to announce the Global Market has found a new home at CHHA’s Building Re-Fit Store for the 2023 market season! Since 2010, the Global Market has evolved, aligning with the organizations goal of providing a space in downtown Brandon to support the importance of buying local.  As the Global Market has grown over the years, so have accumulated expenses such as the canopies. “CHHA was very proud to create an affordable space for vendors to sell their produce and goods.  However, revenue generated from table rentals is not enough to cover all the expenses to run the Global Market at its current location,” says Stephanie Lockerby, CHHA Executive Director. “It was hard to come to the realization that our organization cannot continue to operate the market as it is and that we had to make a change” Lockerby continues, “Moving the Global Market into our Building Re-Fit Store allows us to continue to run the summer market rain or shine!” The Building Re-Fit Store is undertaking some interior changes with the addition of murals from local artists, to create an energetic and welcoming atmosphere the Global Market was known for.  “Joining the store and market will provide a unique and eclectic atmosphere for all to enjoy”, says Lockerby. The Global Market will run every Saturday from 10am – 2pm starting May 13th until the end of September 2023 at the Building Re-Fit Store located at 23 – 12th Street.  Tables will be provided for vendors.  For more information or to become a vendor, please email Erin at chha.information@gmail.com.

On February 1st, 2023 police received a report regarding a female that was invited to a residence and proceeded to steal the home owner’s wallet contain personal identification and financial cards.  The suspect was captured on video surveillance using the victim’s bank card at a local business.  On February 15th, 2023 a 34 year old female was arrested and released with conditions to appear in court March 23, 2023 for the charges of Theft Under $5000 and Fraud Use Debit Card.

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On February 3, 2023, police received a report of a theft from a business in 900 block of 18th Street North.  A male suspect filled a backpack full of merchandise and left the store without paying for the items.  Police were able to identify the suspect through video surveillance.  On February 14, 2023, police located and arrested the 30-year-old male for Theft under $5,000.  He was later released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in court in April.

James Montgomery has envisioned for a while now he’d once again run for public office after a positive experience in the 2018 City of Brandon council election. “The time is right for me and my family to take the next step,” said Montgomery, a longtime Brandon resident who is seeking nomination for the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba in the Constituency of Brandon West. “The best move for me currently is to serve the community that I love, so I’ve decided to put my name forward.” Montgomery, originally from Carman, MB, is well-known in the Brandon community after working with the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, Brandon Riverbank Inc., and most recently with the RM of Cornwallis, and his approachable, positive attitude is what he believes residents of Brandon-West can expect from him as their MLA should he have the opportunity take office. “I will continue to be the person that this community has known for the past 14 years,” Montgomery added. “My commitment to community service and volunteerism is unwavering. I will always respect those who disagree with me and I strongly believe we can disagree with each other while respecting the dignity of all of our neighbors.” Montgomery’s political experience includes being the primary health care attendant for former Member of Parliament, Steven Fletcher and Constituency Assistant to former Member of Parliament, Merv Tweed. Montgomery has volunteered on many municipal, provincial and federal election campaigns in the past and looks forward to running in the 2023 Provincial Election to retain the seat for the Manitoba PC Party to represent the people of Brandon West. For more information: Call: James Montgomery at 204-724-8055 or jamesmontgomery1978@gmail.com