The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Jonathan Birdy ACOBY (39 yrs) FOR Failing to Attend Court While on charge for forcible confinement, weapons offences, and failing to attend court, Jonathan Birdy ACOBY once again failed to attend court.  On October 13th, 2022, an arrest warrant for Jonathan Birdy ACOBY was issued as his current whereabouts is unknown. ****************************************************************** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft from Vehicle. On October 12 at 11:44am, a male suspect entered a vehicle that was parked in the 2600’ block of Victoria Ave and stole property from within.  The stolen items included a green backpack, medication, as well as credit cards and gift cards.  The suspect was captured on video and appears to be light skinned wearing a dark hoodie with white logos including a “C” on the upper left chest, dark pants, and brown boots with a white sole. 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.

Source: BPS News Release On October 19, 2022, at approximately 4:35 pm police responded to a report of an aggressive dog that had attacked the complainant.  Police located the pet owner who was uncooperative and belligerent. After several attempts to gain her compliance with no results, the 27-year-old female was arrested. She was later released to appear in court on December 15, 2022, on charges of Obstruct Peace Officer.

 The City of Brandon is encouraging all eligible residents to take the opportunity to cast their ballot next Wednesday, October 26th to elect the Mayor, City Councillors and Brandon School Board Trustees for the 2022-2026 term of office. Along with a mayoral candidate elected, a total of six City Councillor representatives will be elected; one for each ward in Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10. Council members in Wards 4, 6, 7 and 9 have been filled by acclamation. A selection of eight candidates (City-wide) will be elected to serve on the Brandon School Board of Trustees, with the board’s rural ward representative already acclaimed. Voters are reminded that to cast a ballot, they must produce appropriate identification providing evidence of their identity and current address. Acceptable identification includes an official, government-issued document that contains the voter’s name, address, and photograph; OR at least two documents that provide evidence satisfactory to the election official. CITY OF BRANDON VOTING PLACES Electors may vote at the Voting Place within their ward which they find most convenient. Voting stations will be open for voting on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: WARD 1 Monterey Estates Recreation Hall, 40 Mockingbird Drive Brandon’s Community Sportsplex, 30 Knowlton Drive WARD 2 North End Community Centre, 1313 Stickney Avenue Park Community Centre, 1428 Louise Avenue WARD 3 Riverheights School, 32 E. Fotheringham Drive Imperial Ballroom, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Avenue WARD 4 McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 635 McDiarmid Drive Valleyview Community Centre, 77 Whillier Drive WARD 5 JR Reid School, 813 - 26th Street Richmond Park Church, 1525 - 26th Street WARD 6 Brandon School Division Office, 1031 - 6th Street Central Community Centre, 529 - 4th Street WARD 7  Linden Lanes School, 49 Silver Birch Drive Richmond Park MB Church, 1526 – 26th Street WARD 8 Richmond Park Church, 1525 - 26th Street Brandon Shoppers Mall, Unit 22, 1570 – 18th Street (closest entrance would be the south doors by Dollarama or east doors by Smitty’s) Riverview Curling Club, 420 Maryland Avenue WARD 9  Shriners Hall, 1110 McTavish Avenue East East End Community Centre, 405 Park Street WARD 10  Bethel Christian Assembly, 440 Richmond Avenue Riverview Curling Club, 420 Maryland Avenue ALL WARD VOTING PLACES (available to all eligible voters in any ward) Keystone Centre, Pioneer Lounge, 1175 – 18th Street | 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. o   This voting location will be available to all eligible voters in any ward Brandon University, Knowles Douglas Area, 270-18th Street | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. o   This voting location is designated to serve the students from Brandon University who consider Brandon as their ordinary place of residence and who meet the eligibility requirements, as well as all eligible voters in any ward. MOBILE VOTING To accommodate persons who are qualified to vote, and reside at the following facilities, mobile voting stations will be set up on Election Day at the following location and times: Location                                         Address                                         Times Lions Manor                                 35 Victoria Ave. E.                      8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Rideau Park PCH                         525 Victoria Ave E.                     12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Victoria Landing                         10 Victoria Ave. E                       3:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Rotary Villa/Crocus Gardens   1340 - 10th Street                      8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fairview PCH                                1351 - 13th Street                      12:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Dinsdale PCH                                510 - 6th Street                           5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sokol Manor                                 30 - 13th Street N.                     8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grand Valley Place                     218 - 4th Street                           11:45 a.m. -1:45 p.m. Kiwanis Court                               121 - 4th Street                           2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Winnipeg House                         212 - 15th Street                        5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Riverheights Terrace                 4525 Victoria Avenue               8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hillcrest PCH                                 930 26th Street                           1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Valleyview PCH (Revera)          3015 Victoria Ave                       5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Village Green                                2040 Ottawa Ave                       5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ADVANCE VOTING To accommodate persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on Election Day, advance voting opportunities include: Thursday, October 20, 2022 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the Main Foyer of City Hall, 410 – 9th Street Saturday, October 22, 2022 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Pioneer Lounge, Keystone Centre, 1175 - 18th Street APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing or by email to the Senior Election Official at Brandon Votes Office, City Hall, 410 – 9th Street, Brandon, R7A 6A2. Deadline for applications is October 23, 2022. Please contact the Senior Election Official to request an application or for more information. WARD MAPS To find in which ward you live, visit City of Brandon - Ward Maps. Information about voting locations and voter eligibility can also be obtained from the Senior Election Official by calling 204-729-2206. ELECTION RESULTS After the polls close on Wednesday, October 26th, results will be posted online at brandonvotes.ca, and released on the City of Brandon social media accounts.

An empowering event and annual tradition to end gender-based violence is returning to the city this week. “Take Back the Night” will march from Princess Park to Brandon University on Thursday evening, where refreshments, resources and more will welcome participants. “‘Take Back the Night’ has been a tradition in Brandon for nearly 20 years,” said Sandy Smith, Advocacy and Community Engagement Coordinator at the Women’s Resource Centre, which is partnering with Brandon University and the YWCA to restart the event after a hiatus during the pandemic. “The goal of this event is to build awareness in our community around gender-based violence and empower people in a collaborative way,” she said. “We stand on the shoulders of the women who have come before us and this event is about bringing all generations together.” “Take Back The Night” starts in Princess Park at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, Oct. 20. At about 6 p.m., participants will march from the park to the Brandon University campus. On campus, a small resource fair and refreshments like hot chocolate and treats will await in the Mingling Area of the Knowles–Douglas Student Union Centre. The resource fair will include organizations like the YWCA, SERC, The Women’s Resource Centre, and Westman Teams Against Sexual Exploitation. “‘Take Back The Night’ is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence in all forms, dating to the 1970s, and we’re thrilled to bring it back,” said BU professor Dr. Kelly Saunders, who is involved in organizing the event. ‘Take Back the Night’ is open to everyone. “We encourage allies to participate,” Smith said. “Come out and join us for a powerful, positive event with a great group. We’d love to see you there.” (BU News Release)

The Manitoba government is providing $400,000 to support the Brandon Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program, an initiative aimed at supporting the post-pandemic rejuvenation of the city’s downtown business community, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen announced here today. “Economies around the world continue to feel the detrimental effects of the global pandemic, so we are proud to support the Brandon Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program as part of the continuing collaborative effort of local authorities to rejuvenate the business community in downtown Brandon,” said Cullen. “Encouraging a healthy, vibrant downtown is vital to sustaining economic growth for Brandon and a stronger province for us all.” Created by the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation, the Brandon Chamber of Commerce and the City of Brandon’s economic development department, the program aims to specifically address the unique concerns affecting the resurgence of the downtown business community. This includes downtown investment, main floor business incubation and a marketing strategy, Cullen noted. “We want to continue driving downtown Brandon’s revitalization by identifying and encouraging investment and revitalization opportunities. Our city's downtown area has a critical and unique role in economic and social development,” said Emeka Egeson, executive director, Brandon Downtown Development Corporation. “It continues to create a critical mass where commercial, cultural, and civic activities are concentrated. This concentration facilitates business, learning, and cultural exchange.” “The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is so proud to recommend funding for and to be working with the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation and Brandon Chamber of Commerce in executing on this critical proposal, and to continue upholding a commitment to accelerating downtown revitalization,” said Chuck Davidson, president and CEO, Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. “This fund will create and maintain jobs, support existing businesses and attract new businesses to support downtown growth.” Recent economic indicators from Statistics Canada show Manitoba is the national leader in economic recovery, Cullen added. The $400,000 investment is part of the province’s $50-million Pandemic Long-Term Recovery Fund, administered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, which provides businesses and industries with support to invest in employees, expand and diversify operations and remain competitive in the global market. The Brandon Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program will be administered by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, and will be launched as an open call for grants. For details about the grants, eligibility criteria, funding streams, application process, deadlines and more visit: https://brandondowntowndevelopment.ca/.