The Manitoba government is allocating over $34 million over two years to help alleviate transit operating shortfalls related to reduced ridership caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to address affordable housing supply and density, Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke announced today. “Our government is pleased to support municipal transit systems in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson, Selkirk and Flin Flon continue to take measures to recover from economic shortfalls experienced due to reduced ridership during the pandemic,” said Clarke. “Our funding immediately leverages and enhances $20.7 million in federal funding, which flowed to the province earlier this year. As part of the federal agreement, the Manitoba government is also committed to work with municipalities towards the shared priorities of improving housing supply and affordability for Manitobans that can, together with transit, improve the ability of Manitobans to live affordably.” Up to $13.4 million will be allocated in Budget 2023, the minister noted. The Manitoba government currently provides a $172-million municipal operating basket grant to municipalities to allocate to priorities that include transit and significant support for housing supply across Manitoba and has committed to supporting significant transit infrastructure upgrades as part of the City of Winnipeg’s long-term planning.

On December 27, 2022 at 8:00 pm, police responded to a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance in a residence by destroying property. Others in the home were unable to prevent his actions from escalating and requested police intervene; however, the 50-year-old male acted aggressively toward police and threw a full bottle of beer at them.  The officers were not injured. In order to gain compliance from the male and arrest him, officers deployed a conducted energy weapon.  Once the male was in custody, he was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will be released once sober to appear in court on February 23, 2023 on charges of Assault with a Weapon and Assault Peace Officer.  

At 3:49 pm on December 26th  police received a call from a member of the public regarding an Impaired Driver. Police were able to locate the 47 year old man from the Rossburn area and took him into custody. As a result circumstances and of breath test readings, the man was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over .08 and was released on an Appearance Notice to appear in Court on 2023-01-05.

Several buildings in an apartment complex on Regent Crescent were broken into overnight on December 22nd to 23rd.  The main doors to the buildings were forced open and the suspects then broke into mail boxes in the lobby.  96 mail boxes were entered.  Canada Post has recovered any mail left out after the break ins.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: December 23rd, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Laura Renee CHARTRAND (47 years) FOR Failing to Attend Court.  While on charge for several offences including Fraud, Uttering a Forged Document, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft, and Failing to Attend Court, the accused once again failed to attend court.  On December 15th, 2022, a warrant of arrest was issued for Laura CHARTRAND by the courts as her current whereabouts is unknown. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for December 23rd, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000.  On November 17th, 2022, at approximately 5:40pm, a male suspect entered a business in the 900’ block of Victoria Ave.  Once inside, the suspect stole a quantity of meat and fled the store prior to police arrival.  The suspect was captured on video surveillance and is described as follows:  male, average build, wearing a black jacket, black hoodie, and grey pants. Photos of the suspect are attached to this release. 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.