ue to the spring weather, the City of Brandon Streets & Roads Section has started the Spring Pothole Patrol program. Crews are patching early-season potholes with a temporary winter asphalt and tar mixture. Motorists are urged to drive with care and caution around crews as they conduct this work on City streets through the season. Later in the spring, the Public Works Department will be able to secure a commercial supply of hot mix asphalt, which will be used to provide a more permanent solution. Motorists are encouraged to help crews out where possible and report problem potholes by calling the City of Brandon’s 24-hour Pothole Hotline at 204-729-2200. While the phone line is monitored for issues to be addressed, calls are not returned. Residents can also alert Street & Roads staff to problem potholes by submitting an online report on the City’s website at brandon.ca/report-an-issue. The City of Brandon reminds its residents that Victoria Avenue west of First Street, Richmond Avenue east of 18th Street, all of First Street (including the bridge), and all of 18th Street (including the bridges), are under the jurisdiction of the Province of Manitoba and, therefore, do not fall within the City of Brandon’s pothole patching program. Residents wishing to report a pothole or unsafe driving condition on a Provincial roadway can call 1-866-MANITOBA (1-866-626-4862). Residents should also note that the City of Brandon’s pothole patching program does not apply to the aprons (sloped approaches) leading into private driveways, nor does it apply to the accesses/approaches or parking lots of private businesses. The City of Brandon appreciates the public’s cooperation in reporting all potholes and doing their part in keeping our roads safe. (City of Brandon PSA)

Source: Brand Police Service Media Release On March 16, 2022, at approximately 11:30 pm, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a residence in the 000 block of 6th street N. Upon arrival to the residence, police located a 52-year-old male inside the home with stab wounds.  He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female suspect was observed leaving the residence prior to police arrival.  Police located her a short distance away and arrested her. The 24-year-old female suspect remains in police custody and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries she received during the altercation.  Members from Brandon Police Service Major Crimes Section continue to investigate.

BDNMB.CA is pleased to announce we have come to terms with Keith Borkowsky to be a new contributor to our site on a monthly basis. Keith Borkowsky is a commentator who has 10 years of experience in politics as a past member of the Manitoba Legislature Press Gallery, as well as campaign manager, political staffer, and advisor to senior politicians and municipal governments. He has earned awards for his political reporting in Saskatchewan. His printed work has appeared in many Canadian daily and weekly newspapers. Aside from experience in politics, Keith was a sports reporter for more than 10 years. In the Brandon area, he covered curling in print as well as a play-by-play commentator on television. More recently, he has worked in corporate communications, has co-written academic journal articles and reports in the education field, and is completing a Master of Arts degree in Leadership studies at Royal Roads University. Jody Sass stated today "Keith will be very welcome to all our followers as he knows Brandon and Western Manitoba very well from his years at the Brandon Sun." Darryl Wolski from BDNMB.CA feels Borkowsky will surprise our followers " You never know what you are going to get with him it could be sports or politics or current events ...we welcome his vast knowledge and professionalism." Borkowsky is expected to submit his first article in early April 2022.

Political scientists at Brandon University have their eyes on Ukraine, and are coming together to share their knowledge, understanding, and advice with the community this Monday from 7–8:30 p.m. “The Russian invasion of Ukraine has launched a terrible war and a growing humanitarian disaster in Eastern Europe. This is a critical moment for the world, with far-reaching implications for Canada — and Brandon,” said BU professor Dr. Richard Baker, who is helping organize the online forum. “The world is watching, and as political scientists we are well-placed to provide the insights that can help turn that awareness into action.” The forum is open to the public through Zoom, and will feature a keynote from Yuliia Ivaniuk, coordinator of the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies at the University of Manitoba. Other speakers will be: Dr. Kelly Saunders — Implications for Canada Dr. Hailey Murphy — Truth Claims Dr. Richard Baker — Implications for European Security Chris Hunt — Military and Strategic Perspectives Dr. Allison McCulloch will moderate the panel and forum. Hunt is a BU graduate and Canadian military veteran who recently spent time in Ukraine training their military, while Drs. Saunders, Murphy, Baker, and McCulloch are BU faculty members in the Political Science department. “We are all horrified by the killing and indiscriminate attacks in Ukraine,” Baker said. “While there’s little that we can do from here to directly end the war, we can come together as a community to share our expertise, to make informed predictions, and to strategize on the best political solutions so we can demand from Ottawa the most effective response.” Zoom link: https://brandonu-ca.zoom.us/j/96559850750?pwd=VW12UkdJUXlyblF3OTZtNTN4c2ZIdz09 (BU News Release)

Please be aware that members of Brandon Police Service will be conducting training today in the area of Cascade Bay. Should you see an increase in police presence in this area, do not be alarmed.