The Brandon Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in solving a stabbing incident that occurred in the early morning hours of December 27, 2025. At approximately 4:14 a.m., a 25-year-old male was stabbed at Cornell Bay, sustaining serious injuries to his abdomen. EMS attended the scene and transported the victim to hospital, where he received treatment for his critical condition. This incident remains under active investigation. Police are asking anyone with information related to this event to contact the Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345, or Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website. All tips remain anonymous. Tipsters whose information leads to the solution of a crime may be eligible for a financial reward of up to $2,000.

On November 3, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, Brandon RCMP received a report that a number of items were stolen from a property just outside of Brandon. The victim advised police that between the evening of October 31, 2025, and the morning of November 1, 2025, various pieces of construction equipment were stolen from an area off Provincial Road 270 and Highway 1, north of Brandon. Equipment, including a skid steer and cargo trailer, were missing along with numerous other items. The investigation led officers to a residential property near PR 270 and Road 87 West where they located the stolen skid steer. A male and female on the property were arrested without incident. Brandon RCMP along with Manitoba RCMP Police Dog Services, later searched the entire property and located multiple stolen items. This included a snowmobile, utility trailer, boat and boat trailer, various construction signs, and a golf cart. Officers believe the value of the recovered items total approximately $150,000 and were stolen from property in and around the Brandon/Westman area as far back as 2021. The two people arrested at the scene, Gary Dyck, 45, and Jeanine Emond, 42, both from RM of North-Cypress-Langford have been charged with: • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 x 11 They have been remanded into custody. Officers are working to return property back to their original owners. The investigation continues.

Assault with a Weapon / Administer Noxious Substance On January 7th at 5:13 p.m., police were called to the Brandon Shoppers Mall regarding a fight outside a store, during which one individual was pepper-sprayed. Two suspects fled the scene but were apprehended in the area of the cemetery. Following the investigation, a 14-year-old male youth was arrested and charged. He was later released on an Undertaking with a court date of March 17, 2026. ++ Assault Charges / Failure to Comply Probation On January 7th at approximately 6:13 a.m., police were dispatched to the 600 block of Pacific Avenue for a report of an assault in progress. Officers arrived promptly and located a 28-year-old female victim in the lobby who had sustained injuries. Emergency Medical Services was also on scene and provided immediate care to the victim and subsequently transported her to hospital. The 21-year-old male suspect was located by police outside the female’s apartment door. He raised his arms and was arrested without incident. Police secured the residence and confirmed the safety and well-being of the two children present. The children were cared for by appropriate authorities, and a family friend was able to remain with them to provide support. A hatchet and a knife were recovered at the scene. The male was found to be bound by a Probation Order prohibiting contact with the female, attendance at her residence, and possession of any weapons. The male who was held in BPS detention cells to attend court the evening of January 7th, 2026, is facing charges of Assault (x2 – Mother and older child), Assault by Choking, Assault with a Weapon, and Failure to Comply with Probation (x4).

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Scott Crawford FOR Assault with a Weapon / Failure to Comply Probation. CRAWFORD is a 34-year-old male, who is wanted in connection with an assault and failure to comply probation charge that occurred on December 6, 2025, at a residence in the 1300 block of 7th Street. CRAWFORD had attended the residence, refused to leave when asked to do so, and threw a box at a female hitting her in the chest and shoulder.  CRAWFORD is on court orders not to have contact with the female without her ongoing consent. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. ******************* If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” 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.    

At its regular meeting on Mon, Jan. 5, 2026, Brandon City Council received a presentation on the 2026 Proposed Budget. View the full agenda at brandon.ca/media/a32dnrd5/agenda-january-5-2026.pdf. 2026 Proposed Budget Overview The 2026 proposed budget will require an additional $6.3 million in municipal taxes levied. That would require a 11.3% increase in revenue, which for an average property owner would be an 10.6% increase in the municipal portion of their tax bill from last year. The 2026 proposed budget documents will be released on brandon.ca this week. Brandon City Council will deliberate the 2026 proposed budget as prepared by City administration on Fri, Jan. 30 and Sat, Jan. 31. Deliberations will be held in the Council Chamber on the 2nd floor of Brandon City Hall at 410 – 9th Street and are open to the public and media to observe. The deliberations will also be livestreamed via the City of Brandon YouTube channel and on WCGtv livestream at westmancom.com/tv/wcgtv. In addition, pre-budget meetings will also take place on Mon, Jan. 12, Thu, Jan. 15, Tue, Jan. 20, and Mon, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Agenda items for each meeting will be posted on brandon.ca at a minimum of 48 hours before each meeting. Some of the 2026 proposed budget enhancements include: Diversion Depot Staffing Customer Service & Accessibility Improvements Asset Management & Infrastructure Maintenance Third-Party Snow Clearing Pilot Program Grader Operator Training Program Police Digital Evidence Management Unit Business Process Improvements Procurement Initiatives Recruitment and Retention Initiatives Some of the major 2026 proposed capital investments include: Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Southeast Drainage Project – Phase II including the Naturalized Stormwater Cemetery Pond Project Southwest Brandon Wastewater Servicing Project Purchase of Transit Buses Transit Stop Accessibility Upgrades Transportation Network Enhancements (new roundabouts at 18th St. N. & Braecrest Dr., and at 26th St. & Maryland Ave.) Active Transportation enhancements including crosswalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian corridors. Upgrades to Andrews Field Changeroom/Washrooms Downtown Washroom Implementation of Police Body Cameras Tree Planting & Naturalization at Canada Packers Sports Complex Sportsplex Parking Lot Renewal Additional Information: Property tax notices will be mailed in mid-May and are due Tue, June 30, 2026. View Taxes & Assessment Map at gisapp.brandon.ca/webmaps/taxassessment to search for your property info. Visit Property Tax and/or Water Account Information Change Form at onlineservices.brandon.ca/updateinfo.aspx to apply for a Tax installment Plan, sign up for monthly or quarterly water billing, or change your contact information. Prepayment Discounts are available from January to May: January:         1.00%  February:       0.85% March:            0.65% April:               0.50% May:                0.25% Public feedback on the proposed budget is welcome via email at budget@brandon.ca. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Jan. 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes. Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.