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.

As part of its comprehensive plan to improve the safety, functionality and reliability of the provincial highway network, the Manitoba government is investing $5.75 million for pavement and signal upgrades on a 2.2-kilometre section of the Trans-Canada Highway, including both the eastbound and westbound lanes of this twinned roadway in the city of Brandon, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today. “Our government recognizes the increasing population and growing economy in the city of Brandon and is responding with appropriate improvements to support this growth,” said Piwnuik. “Projects like this will accommodate increasing traffic and promote development in the area, as well as support free-flow conditions on the Trans-Canada Highway. These investments are critical for economic recovery and growth, which remain at the centre of our plan for a stronger, more prosperous Manitoba.” Rehabilitating the pavement improves the serviceability and safety of the roadway while upgrading the signals enhances operations at the intersections and provides a more reliable vehicle detection system for future traffic capacity. These upgrades improve efficiency on this major interprovincial and international trade route, noted the minister. As part of the project, the section of the Trans-Canada Highway between the two junctions of Provincial Trunk Highway 10, plus an additional 300 metres of roadway in either direction will be resurfaced. To maximize the lifespan of the repairs, the project will use Superpave asphalt mix, which minimizes cracks and ruts and lasts up to 20 years. The minister noted earlier project designs had planned to add a thin overlay over the existing pavement. However, given the importance of this section of the provincial highway network, the department decided to proceed with an expanded project as part of its overall strategic investments in Manitoba’s key international trade corridors. The expanded project will mill the roadway to remove deteriorated pavement and then add 10 centimetres of Superpave. The project will also upgrade the traffic detection equipment at both intersections to a more reliable system that can be easily adjusted for future traffic capacity. “The City of Brandon is thrilled to see the investment that the province is making in the important upgrades for this prominent section of the Trans-Canada Highway between First and 18th streets in Brandon,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett, City of Brandon. “Our city and region are growing and improvements such as these will ensure safe passage for all motorists from near and far.” Zenith Paving was awarded the contract to pave the Trans-Canada Highway. The concrete work has started, with the entire project to be completed by summer 2023.