Theft Under $5000 At 12:31PM an employee of a business in the Corral Centre reports a thief in custody for shoplifting $450 worth of merchandise. BPS attended and picked up the 37-year-old male. He was held in custody and will attend court in the morning on October 24th, 2024. Theft Under $5000 X2 At 2:27PM a female was observed stealing items from a business in the 1500 block of 18th Street. (Value of $492). BPS attended and picked up the 34-year-old female. She was held in custody and will attend court in the morning on October 24th, 2024. Records reveal she had a previous unendorsed Warrant of Arrest also for Theft Under $5000. Theft Under $5000 At 9:00PM police were called to a business in the Corral Centre where they had a thief detained. (Value of $25.98).  BPS attended and the 49-year-old woman, who was aggressive towards staff, was arrested, charged, and later released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 9th, 2025.

Robbery, Break Enter & Commit, Resist Arrest, Possession of Dangerous Weapon, and Breach of Release Order X2 At 8:25PM a call came in of a 20-year-old female forcing her way into a residence in the 700 block of 10th Street and stole a vape at knifepoint. She fled prior to police arrival but was caught on video surveillance. Once identified on surveillance she was located at her residence where she resisted during the arrest. She was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 2nd, 2025. Stolen Vehicle Recovered At 8:31PM a report of an abandoned vehicle near 10th Street and Pacific Avenue came in to police. It had a broken front windshield and an axe on the front seat. At 8:47PM a female called BPS reporting her vehicle stolen from the 100 block of 4th Street that matched this vehicles description. The vehicle was towed, and police continue to investigate.

Shoplifting leads to Arrest On October 11th, Police received a report of a theft of merchandise from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Ave. The suspect was identified via video surveillance and located on Saturday and charged with Theft Under $5,000. The 34yr old female was released on an Undertaking and will appear in Court in December.  Traffic stop leads to Arrest At 9:14pm on the 19th, Police conducted a traffic stop on the 900 block of 26th St. where one of the occupants was found to have an outstanding Warrant of Arrest. The 30yr old female was arrested and then released on an Appearance Notice with Court in December.

Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, alongside Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba have reached an agreement to expand school food programs in Manitoba. This agreement, made possible by the federal government’s $1-billion National School Food Program, will enhance and expand Manitoba’s existing school food programs to provide meals to about 19,080 more kids every year, starting this school year. When children have access to healthy food, they do better in school and are set up to succeed, noted Freeland. The federal government’s generational investments like the Canada Child Benefit, which provides families with up to nearly $8,000 per child, per year, help cover the costs of essentials children need. The federal government is building on this support by providing healthy meals at school, so children have what they need to learn, grow and succeed – regardless of their family’s circumstances. “Kids can’t learn on an empty stomach. We made a commitment to Manitoba families that we’d make sure kids across our province had access to food when they go to school, and we’ve delivered on that promise. Kids across Manitoba can now get a meal or a snack when they need one, so they can concentrate, learn and reach their full potential.” – Premier Wab Kinew  Manitoba is the second province, after Newfoundland and Labrador, to sign an agreement with the federal government for the new National School Food Program. Today’s agreement includes an initial federal investment of approximately $17.2 million over the next three years to ensure more kids get the nutritious food they need to thrive. The federal government invites all provinces and territories to help more kids get access to school food by reaching these agreements. It is one of the best investments governments can make to lower costs, support families and care for the next generation, noted Freeland. With an investment of $1 billion over five years, the National School Food Program will feed up to 400,000 more kids across Canada every year. This is a generational investment, especially in the most vulnerable children, who are most impacted by a lack of access to food. Through today’s agreement, the federal government is helping children across Manitoba reach their full potential.

The City of Brandon engineering department is proposing a reduction in the speed limit around the Brandon University campus, particularly near the Healthy Living Centre. The university campus sees significant non-vehicle traffic, including pedestrians, cyclists, and users of wheeled transportation. Reducing vehicle speeds aims to enhance reaction times in areas with higher interaction between vulnerable road users and vehicular traffic. The proposed speed limit would apply to Lorne Avenue from 18th Street to 20th Street and the 200 - 300 blocks of 20th Street. The engineering department intends to monitor traffic behavior and conduct further analysis to determine if the reduced speed limit zone should be extended around the university area. The initial focus is on the interior streets of the campus, with potential future considerations for boundary streets. With every ten km/h reduction in speed, the result can significantly reduce the likelihood of severe or fatal injuries. Reduced speeds provide drivers with more time to react to unforeseen circumstances, thereby minimizing the risk of collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. Studies indicate that even a minor reduction in speed can substantially enhance safety outcomes in areas with high pedestrian activity. City council is scheduled to consider the first reading of this by-law at the next council meeting on Mon., Oct. 21. If approved, the new speed limit could be implemented as early as Tues., Nov. 5, 2024.