(City of Brandon PSA) The City of Brandon and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the grand opening of a new Jumpstart Multi Sport Court, located at 510 Maryland Avenue. At over 13,000 square feet, the Jumpstart Multi Sport Court provides space for organized sport and casual play that is designed to accommodate physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. “We are honored to partner with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and the local Canadian Tire Dealer to see this inclusive multi-sport court come to Brandon,” said Mayor Rick Chrest. “This space will provide a great opportunity for everyone to be able to play sports in our city.” Marked for a variety of sports and featuring adjustable equipment, kids of all ages and abilities can play together side-by-side, fostering a stronger, more inclusive, and healthier community. The project was made possible through collaboration with Jumpstart and thanks to the generosity of local Canadian Tire Dealer, James Crighton. “Through sport, kids have the opportunity to develop valuable life skills such as teamwork, confidence and resiliency,” said Marco Di Buono, President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. “We are proud to partner with the City of Brandon and our local Canadian Tire Dealer to bring the power of inclusive play to the community.” The Jumpstart Multi Sport Court is part of the Charity’s Inclusive Play Project, which focuses on removing accessibility barriers to sport and play.  

Source: BPS News Release On October 10, 2022, shortly before 10:00 pm, police responded to a report of a vehicle from the 200 block of 12th street.  Shortly before 2:00 am, police located the vehicle parked in the 100 block of Rosser Ave, and arrested the female who was sitting in the driver’s seat.  The 33-year-old female was also to abide by release conditions not to be in a vehicle’s driver’s seat without the owner present.  She was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Theft of Motor Vehicle and Fail to Comply with Release Order X3.

Source: BPS News Release At 10:29 pm Police were called to the area of 34th St and Richmond Ave as a taxi driver was having issues with a female in their cab. The 25 year old female was intoxicated and causing problems in the cab and when the operator attempted to phone in the problem she grabbed him by the ear and grabbed at his phone. She was located in the area after exiting the cab and while in Police custody proceeded to kick one of the officers in the stomach. She was arrested and charged for assaulting the officer and the taxi driver and later released for on an Undertaking for court.

Brandon Source for Sports will be undergoing a branding and logo overhaul. Joel Whiteside from Source for Sports told BDNMB.CA that after 20 years the company felt it was time for an upgrade to change the logo. Prior to being Source for Sports the company was known as Sports Excellence which was owned by Rod Klassen. Meltwich is still in the process of building the inside and being prepared for an opening soon. Calls from BDNMB.CA to Meltwich have been unanswered. Midway Palooza is now in the process of looking for a new home. Spokesperson for Midway Palooza Farran Munn said they are looking to rent a large paved spot that will be easy for people to find in May 2023. ABrandon.ca a new locally based website that will focus basically with online classifieds from boats to houses to cars and everything else. Paul Braccio told BDNMB.CA that they hope to be fully operational by the end of Feb 2023. Fast Fired Pizza in the Corral Centre has re-opened after some air conditioning issues. Cormier Media's location on 1st and Richmond has closed and a new business has moved in. BDNMB.CA is waiting for more details. Romana Pizza has recently changed ownership. Who the new owners are have not been disclosed to date.

Source: BPS News Release On Friday morning, officers were called to a residence in the 300 block of 2nd St for a disturbance.  A 34 year old male of Sioux Valley was there and the resident was concerned for his safety. Further investigation revealed the same 34 year old male had been at this residence on Thursday night.  At that time the suspect pulled knife on the tenant and demanded money.  The suspect then left after getting a small quantity of cash.  The male was arrested for armed robbery, without further confrontation.  He was transported to the Brandon Police Service where he will be held until court later today.