Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 15, 2022, shortly before 4:00 pm, members of the Crime Suppression Section conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 1, several Km east of Brandon.  Investigation revealed the 27-year-old male driver from Alberta was in possession of 2.5 kg of cocaine.  The suspect was lodged at Brandon Police Service following his arrest and will appear in court today on charges of Possession For the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

To celebrate Kin Canada's Day of KINdness (Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022), the Kinsmen Club of Brandon will be setting up flocks of bright pink flamingos at City Hall, the police station, the fire hall, selected long-term care facilities, and the hospital. The flamingos bring a welcome pop of colour to a wintry white landscape, and they are meant as a "Thank you" to Brandon's first responders and other people who have been hard at work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The flocks are also available to celebrate your special day! For more information on how to "flock" a friend for their birthday, graduation, retirement, or just because, please email flockmasterj@brandonkin.ca. For more information on the Kinsmen Club of Brandon, please visit https://brandonkin.ca/kinsmen; to learn more about Kin Canada—the only all-Canadian service organzation—visit https://kincanada.ca. (Submitted)

Assiniboine Community College is partnering with Brandon Flight Centre to deliver a new Aviation Management certificate program in fall 2022. The two-year program is open to both domestic and international applicants, and is an entry point for those looking for a career in the aviation industry. “Aviation is a key component in many industries in Manitoba, from agriculture and hydro to medical transport and access to northern and remote communities,” said David Creighton, CEO of Brandon Flight Centre. “This program will help to support those essential services by providing high quality training from within the communities they serve.” The program will provide students with the core competencies to succeed through specialized business courses with industry-specific content, including project management, mathematics for pilots, marketing principles and ethical responsibilities. “Delivering this program is a great fit for Assiniboine’s aim to meet industry and community needs through responsive programming,” said Michael Cameron, Dean, Community Development. “Assiniboine is looking forward to a partnership with Brandon Flight Centre that will provide learners who are interested in aviation with a great opportunity to launch this dynamic and in-demand career.” The Aviation Management certificate will provide many available career paths for graduates, including work on commercial and regional airlines, cargo and military flying, or more local options like working in agriculture or instruction. “Whether you are looking to see the world, or be home every night with your family, there are many different opportunities to choose from,” said Creighton. “We are confident that this will provide the best training to prepare our students for the emerging future of post-pandemic aviation.” The program is designed as a starting point and requires no previous flight experience. Graduates of the program will receive a Transport Canada issued Commercial Pilot License, a minimum of 200 hours of flight time and the business knowledge necessary to get started in an aviation career. Applications for this program are currently open. For more information on the Aviation Management program, or to apply, visit assiniboine.net/aviation. (ACC College News)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 15, 2022, shortly before 2:00 am, police responded to a report of an assault in the area of 15th Street and College Ave.  An intoxicated 17-year-old female youth had taken a taxi to the area.  An intoxicated 22-year-old male approached the taxi and assaulted the driver causing minor injuries.  Both the male and the female were arrested.  The male suspect was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will be released once sober to appear in court on April 19, 2022 on charges of Assault and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.  The female was also lodged and will be released once sober with a fine under the LGCCA of Consumption of Liquor by a Minor.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 3:35 p.m. Friday, police attended to a report of a break and enter in progress at a business in the 1000 block of 18th Street. A 29 year old male of no fixed address was arrested on scene, after he broke a window and then entered into the exterior of the building. He was released from custody on an Undertaking, and will appear in Brandon Provincial Court in April to answer to a single charge of break and enter.