Delivering results for Brandon isn’t new to Jordan Sisson. Not only is he an experienced entrepreneur, running a successful family business in Brandon since 2006, but he also knows government inside and out, having served at senior levels over the last six years. Today, he announced his intention to run for the Brandon West PC nomination to replace long-time MLA Reg Helwer, who recently announced his retirement from politics. “I’ve spent a lot of time listening to Manitobans and hearing their concerns. Having been behind the scenes, I know what works and what doesn’t inside government, and what it takes to get things done,” said Sisson. “It would be my honour to serve the people of Brandon West and continue pushing to make Brandon the best place to live in Canada.” Sisson has held various roles in government, including as a local constituency assistant in Brandon, Director of Regional Cabinet Operations based in Brandon, Director of Stakeholder Relations and the Chief of Staff and Senior Strategic Advisor to the Premier. In his senior positions, he always advocated for Brandon and its importance as Manitoba’s 2nd largest city. He has previously served as a local constituency president, regional director for the PC Party of Manitoba and is currently the Secretary to the board for the Progressive Conservative Party. During his time working in government, Jordan helped move many local projects forward, notably: • Helped secure funding needed for the boards in the Keystone Centre main arena, bringing it up to WHL standard to allow the Brandon Wheat Kings to continue using the venue; • Helped organize a $2.9-million investment to retire the Keystone Centre’s debt. As a result, the Keystone Centre realized savings of more than $300,000 annually, allowing more funds to be redirected toward capital infrastructure projects for the whole community; • Assisted with the rolling out of $70 million for the Brandon Regional Health Centre, which included approximately 30 new medicine beds, a new ICU, and a renovated and expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; • Advocated successfully for the new school in the south end of Brandon; • Helped organize a $150,000 expansion to the winter shelter at Samaritan House. Sisson was born and raised in Brandon, and it’s where he and his wife are raising their five children. Following success in the entrepreneurial world, he chose a career in government to work for the benefit of all Manitobans. “Reg Helwer was a great community leader, and I am honoured to have the opportunity to follow in his footsteps,” said Sisson. “There are tremendous opportunities for growth in Brandon and I know with a strong voice in the Legislature that there’s a lot more we can achieve.” Jordan Sisson thanks Reg Helwer for his 12 years of service to the area as the Brandon West MLA. To fully focus on the nomination ahead, Sisson has taken a leave from his position at the Manitoba Legislature. (submitted)

Linda McRae-Walker (54), is a Wife and Mother of two (2) young men, and resides in the Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa within the Spruce Woods constituency. McRae-Walker will attempt to become the Progressive Conservative candidate for the Spruce Woods constituency, the first time the position would ever be held by a woman to represent the area. Employed for the last seven (7) years as an administrator with the Manitoba 4-H Council Inc., Linda has had a life-long interest in politics, from Municipal issues, to Provincial, National and even International. As a 30+ year resident in Spruce Woods, when Cliff Cullen, the current representative decided to step back, McRae-Walker thought that now would be the best time to explore the political arena. Having lived on the farm for most of her adult life, Linda McRae-Walker has a dedicated interest in the farming sector of Manitoba. Her life experience and time in the cattle industry has given her a complete understanding of the priorities and challenges that farm families face on a daily basis. Her platform for Spruce Woods; an improvement in rural healthcare in all areas (re-open emergency rooms in rural hospitals, and recruiting more staff for those facilities, along with improved paramedic service), better rural infrastructure in every community (road closures and bridge repair and/or replacement is necessary in most all communities of the Spruce Woods constituency), develop innovation in agriculture and assist young farmers in their quest for a life in the agriculture world. Linda McRae-Walker has a wealth of “real world” experience. In her time living in Spruce Woods, Linda worked in the school system as an Educational Assistant for 13 years at Souris School, started her professional life in retail at Eaton’s Department Store in Brandon, first on the sales floor and then in store administration. Her current position with the Manitoba 4-H Council has afforded her many interactions with the Manitoba government (both offices and government ministers). Linda is married to Brandon radio broadcaster Ray Walker, and her boys Tyson (27) and Eric (24) all still live on the family farm about 20 minutes from Souris in the Spruce Woods constituency. (submitted)

A crash between two vehicles at the intersection of 13th St. and Richmond Ave sent one of the vehicles off the road and onto the front lawn of a business. The force of the pickup and sedan colliding sent the truck up onto the front lawn of a business, getting stuck in the snow on the lawn. Emergency crews were on scene, however no one was injured during the collision.

Source: BPS News Release On January 10, 2023, members of the Organized Crime Section and Crime Suppression Section executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in Brandon. During the search police located a small quantity of methamphetamine and cash.  A 59-year-old male was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Proceeds).  He was later released and is scheduled to appear in court in March 2023.

On January 9, 2023, police received a report of a theft from a business in the 1600 block of 18th Street.  A 34-year-old male had filled his shopping cart full of merchandise totaling over $1,100 and left the store without paying for the items.    The male was arrested for Theft Under $5,000.  He was later released and is scheduled to appear in court in March 2023.