Ross Sheard's dream of a driving range / bar and grill comes to reality on Sunday. Located roughly 4 kilometers east of Brandon on the Trans Canada Highway the doors of Shanks will open to the public. This will be the first of it's kind in Manitoba. Derek Sobkow told BDNMB.CA "this place will be my new goto ..... food was solid" Photos courtesy Farran Munn and Peyton.

On April 24th at 6:30 pm an employee from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue reports that two males were in the store loading their arms full of pizza pops and chocolate bars. A 32-year-old male was located a short distance away with the stolen items. He was arrested and held for court as he was also breaching his release order. He will appear in court on April 25th, 2024.

In light of the temporary pause of the green bin collection program due to unexpected staffing shortages, the City of Brandon has received significant feedback emphasizing the community’s value of this service. As a result, the Solid Waste Section is excited to introduce a revised, alternating collection schedule starting Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. This initiative will ensure the continued collection of all three bins—green, blue, and black. Residents will maintain their regular collection day, with an alternating schedule for the green and blue bins each week. The black bin’s collection will remain on a weekly basis. This new temporary system is designed for the efficient collection of the compost, recycling, and refuse materials. Collection Schedule Details: Your collection day remains unchanged Each week you will alternate placing your green and blue bins out for collection, along with your black bin, provided they are full. The entire city is not on the same schedule, so please check the schedule to know whether it’s the week for your green or blue bin to be collected. For your exact collection day, visit brandon.ca/collection/maps. The bi-weekly schedule is as follows: Week 1 (April 30 - May 3):  Tuesday: Green bin Wednesday: Blue bin Thursday: Green bin Friday: Blue bin Week 2 (May 7 - May 10): Tuesday: Blue bin Wednesday: Green bin Thursday: Blue bin Friday: Green bin This bi-weekly rotation is city-wide and will continue until the staffing situation is resolved. For a detailed collection calendar, visit brandon.ca/modified-collection-schedule. For residents with additional recyclable or organic materials that cannot wait for the next bi-weekly pickup, the City’s recycling and organics depots are available for drop-offs. Please note that the depot at the Keystone Centre does not accept organic materials. In addition, the Eastview Landfill welcomes organic materials at no cost, provided they are not mixed with other types of waste. The Eastview Landfill is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and is closed on Sundays and statutory holidays. For additional information on the Solid Waste Section, visit brandon.ca/solid-waste. The City of Brandon is grateful for the public’s patience and cooperation during this period of adjustments. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Solid Waste Section at 204-729-2281 or email solidwaste@brandon.ca.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Avneet SINGH FOR Sexual Assault X2 On August 22, 2020, Avneet SINGH invited two youth females to his residence where he provided the females with alcohol. Once the youth females where intoxicated, SINGH proceeded to sexual assault both females. SINGH was subsequently charged and released, however has failed to attend court to answer to the charges. SINGH’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. ****************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for April 24, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On April 16, 2024, a female was captured on video surveillance entering a business located in the 900 block of 18th Street North. The female proceeded to take items from the store, conceal them in her purse, then left without paying for the merchandise. ************************************************* 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. ******************************************************************

On April 23rd at 3:50 pm members from the Brandon Police Service Organized Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Westaway Bay. A 56-year-old male, and a 33- and 41-year-old female were arrested inside the home. A search of the residence produced three ounces of Methamphetamine, one ounce of Cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. As Police were conducting the search an unregistered vehicle pulled into the driveway. Officers approached the vehicle and observed two insecure firearms. A 31,36-, and 29-year-old male were all arrested. Further search of the vehicle confirmed there were two rifles, one shotgun and numerous rounds of ammunition for both weapons. Officers also found an ASP baton, brass knuckles, several knives and 35 grams of meth. The three males from the vehicle and the two females from the house were all charged with numerous drug and weapon related offenses They were all held for court on April 24th, 2024.