“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: November 11th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Sean Daniel LEPINE (24 years) FOR Fraudulent use of debit card and Possession of Stolen Property On October 26th, 2022, Sean Daniel LEPINE fraudulently used a stolen debit card at several locations in Brandon. On November 4th, 2022, an arrest warrant for Sean Daniel LEPINE was issued as his current whereabouts is unknown. ********************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for November 11th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft Under $5000 On November 1st, 2022, at approximately 1:00pm, a suspect stole car stereo equipment from a business in the 900’ block of 18th Street North. The suspect was described as male, with short hair, in his thirty’s, 6 feet tall, medium build, wearing a high vis yellow shirt with the word “Super” across the front, and jeans. The incident was captured on video surveillance and a copy of that is 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.

Source: BPS News Release On November 1, 2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, police responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Victoria Ave E and Highway 110. The investigation determined that a pickup truck (V1) was travelling east on Victoria Ave E and proceeded across HWY 110 when it was unsafe to do so, and collided with a pickup truck (V2) was traveling south on HWY 110. Police have learned that the 89-year-old male driver and sole occupant of V1 has since died of his injuries. Original release from November 2, 2022: On November 1, 2022, police and members of Brandon Fire Emergency Services attended to a report of a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Victoria Ave E. and Highway 110 at approximately 2:00 pm involving two pickup trucks.  One of the drivers, an 89-year-old male was transported to hospital with serious injuries.  The other driver, a 22-year-old male was uninjured.  Traffic analysts attended the scene to investigate.  Police continue to investigate.

Now is the time to help our community flourish forever! Brandon Area Community Foundation encourages residents of Brandon and area to make a gift between Nov. 14 – 20 as part of the Endow Manitoba Giving Challenge. For this week only, every gift will be stretched by The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba government – increasing the amount the Brandon Area Community Foundation receives. The Winnipeg Foundation and the Manitoba government are committed to the growth of community foundations across Manitoba, each providing a maximum stretch of $2,000 per foundation. Brandon Area Community Foundation can receive up to $4,000 in stretch funding. Online gifts can be made securely through endowMB.org. Contact the Brandon Area Community Foundation for more giving options. “This is a great opportunity to support Westman through the Brandon Area Community Foundation’s, community fund,” says Michelle Hood, Chair, Brandon Area Community Foundation “Of course, we welcome gifts at any time, but giving between Nov. 14 – 20 means extra support. We’re so excited to see what our community can accomplish! Gifts made between Nov. 14 – 20 will help grow Brandon Area Community Foundation’s capacity to support a wide range of charitable projects in Westman for generations to come. Donations to a community foundation are pooled and permanently invested. Gifts are never spent, and the money will always stay in the community. Every year, these investments generate money that is distributed to support local charitable needs. Community foundations provide support that lasts forever. Manitoba is home to 56 community foundations – more than any other area of the country. Every year, these foundations invest millions of dollars into a wide range of local charitable projects. They help ensure our hometowns are vibrant and thriving. For more information, or to find the community foundation nearest you, visit endowMB.org

After sitting with the owners of DeadSet Fitness (B2-650-1st St) tonight, I really got the impression that they truly have an amazing passion and interest in helping clients get into better shape. This is not your typical "gym" where you show up and go through the motions, at DeadSet their staff and trainers really do take a focus on your progress and to get to your end goal. Chris Menzies and Brooke Huculak have basically pushed it all in like a hand of Texas Hold Em. They have put their assets, and also heart and soul, into making DeadSet a unique functional fitness training centre for Brandon and Westman residents. The staff includes 7 certified members that can assist you with the basics to the advanced athletes. Click here to view their staff https://deadsetfitness.ca/about/our-team/ A common thread in training facilities and or gyms is: how does the starter or fitness beginner go in feeling like they will not be overwhelmed? Chris and Brooke both said that regardless of your fitness level you will go at your speed. Chris said that this is also a very social place where classes of people meet before and socialize after their classes to talk about what they did good and maybe not so good. Want to try it out? Contact DeadSet and they can arrange a time and day for you to see their operation. One thing at BDNMB.CA is that our motto is to try and help young up and coming entrepreneurs such as Chris and Brooke and we wish them well in this venture. https://deadsetfitness.ca/contact/ https://deadsetfitness.ca/ 

(City of Brandon PSA) As a result of community feedback, age of our existing outdoor pool, and facility recommendations in the Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan, the City of Brandon is exploring preliminary options for the development of a new outdoor aquatic centre in Brandon. To make this outdoor aquatic centre a possibility, the City needs the public’s participation. A survey has been prepared in collaboration with MNP, which focuses on identifying several design features, including preferred amenities, location, and programming opportunities. To ensure the preliminary options are aligned with everyone’s needs, all residents of Brandon are encouraged to fill out this survey by Thursday, December 5, 2022. How To Participate There are two ways to participate in this survey: Complete the survey online at Brandon Outdoor Aquatic Centre Survey Complete the survey in person at one of the following locations: Brandon City Hall (410 – 9th Street, Finance Department) A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex (638 Princess Avenue, Door A) Brandon’s Community Sportsplex (30 Knowlton Drive) The survey is also available for download here. Survey Deadline: Thursday, December 5, 2022.  Following the close of the survey, a public open house will take place in early 2023 to share feedback received on the proposed design and location.