On March 3, 2022 at 11:40 pm, members of BPS Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of 10th street following an investigation into the occupants. As a result, police located and seized 175 grams of Cocaine, 13 grams of Psilocybin, cash, a loaded Churchill 12 gauge shotgun, a Maverick Arms 12 gauge shotgun with collapsible stock, a Mossberg .22 caliber sawed off rifle, numerous 12 gauge and .22 caliber ammunitions, machetes, a C02 Glock pistol, as well as packaging materials and a scale. Arrested were a 19-year-old male and a 22-year-old female. The male was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Psilocybin, Possession of the Proceeds of Crime, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm X3, Unsafe Storage of Firearm X3, Possession of a Weapon, and under the Body Armor and Vehicle Fortifications Act – Possess Body Armor. The female was arrested and released.  She will appear in court on May 11, 2023 on similar charges.

The Edge: A Community for All The Edge earned its name from its location sitting on the cusp of the southeast end of Brandon, Manitoba. Once complete, the apartment community will offer the city 252 much-needed residential units. With seven buildings in total, each will offer a blend of three-bedroom units, two-bedroom units and one-bedroom units with features such as in-suite laundry, spacious balconies with views, and well-planned layouts. “Demand for rental housing is stronger than ever in Brandon.  Our customers are asking for a few more amenities than what is available in a typical rental building in the market.  The Edge will be a nice match of location and amenities for our customers.  By offering a fitness facility, additional storage options, pet-friendly units, outdoor recreation space as well as a dog run, we are filling a niche that isn’t available at many properties in Brandon.” – Jason Roblin, CEO of Vionell Holdings Partnership Ensuring that the multi-unit development offered amenities that cater to different demographics was important to Vionell Holdings. Not only are the units themselves equipped with desirable features, the community will provide amenities such as a private fitness center in each building that is exclusive for tenant use, secure access, ample parking, additional storage units for rent, bike racks, community gardens and a dog run. “Planning and development for The Edge have been underway for a while, but the interest doesn’t spike until residents of Brandon see movement on site and as the first building nears completion, we’ve had a lot of interest in the project and the units, which is exciting for not only us but our prospective tenants” Katie McMillan, VP of Operations Phase one is estimated to be complete and ready for occupancy in the fall of 2023. Those who are interested in being added to the wait list should email Vionell Holdings at info@vhproperties.ca  

On March 3, 2023 at approximately 7:00 pm, police responded to a report of a male with a gun at an apartment in the 000 block of 10th street. Police learned that several individuals had been assaulted as well.   When police arrived in the area the suspect fled on foot, but the 35-year-old male was arrested after a short foot chase.   Further investigation revealed that the suspect stabbed a female victim with a pair of scissors, and struck a male victim with a CO2 handgun. Both victims were treated and released from the hospital for their injuries.   The suspect was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Aggravated Assault, Assault Cause Bodily Harm, Use Imitation Firearm in the Commission of an Offence, Break and Enter, Armed Robbery, Resist Arrest, Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Fail to Comply with Release Order X6.

On March 2, 2023, at approximately 10:00 pm, police were patrolling in the 500 block of Louise Avenue when they observed two males run across the street and discard items underneath a parked car.  The officer recognized one of the males and was aware that he was on a Release Order with a curfew.  As a result, the officer arrested the 18-year-old male for Failing to comply with a Release Order.  During a search of the male, incidental to his arrest, police located a shotgun shell in his front pocket.  The male then attempted to run from police; however, he was already in handcuffs and not very stealthy. When police checked under the parked car they located a sawed off shotgun.  Both males were then arrested for numerous firearm offences.  The two males were lodged at the Brandon Police Service and they are scheduled to appear in court today. The 18-year-old male from Brandon is charged with the following offences: Careless transportation of a firearm Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Possession of a Firearm knowing it is Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammo Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order Possession of Firearm knowing the Serial # has been tampered Resist Arrest Fail to comply with a Release Order x 4 The 15-year-old male from Brandon is charged with the following offences: Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Careless transportation of a firearm Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm Possession of a Firearm knowing it is Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm knowing the Serial # has been tampered

An integral role within the City of Brandon’s senior management team has been filled with the recent promotion of Mark Allard into the City of Brandon’s position of General Manager of Development Services, City Manager Ron Bowles has announced. Allard will oversee the City of Brandon’s Engineering & Water Resources and Planning & Building Safety Departments. Allard brings with him a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba and possesses a diverse skillset in several areas of development services. Allard has 30 years' experience with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure and worked in Regional Operations before starting employment with the City of Brandon in August 2020 as the Director of Engineering Services. Development Services include city planning and land development, building inspection, asset management, municipal engineering, and utilities. “Mark is stepping into a big leadership role created when the prior general manager took over the City’s operations area,” states City Manager Ron Bowles. “We have numerous large-scale projects including the largest-ever, water treatment facility upgrade, and a highly active development and building industry. He is a strategic thinker whose skills will be a welcomed addition to the City’s senior executive team.” "I am excited for the opportunity to work with the staff of Development Services delivering sustainable growth and quality municipal infrastructure,” states Mark Allard. Allard began his role on Friday, February 24th and will work out of the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex at 638 Princess Avenue.