Following the Federal Government’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federally regulated transportation, the City of Brandon is announcing the following updates for travellers at the Brandon Municipal airport. Effective October 30th, 2021, all passengers, 12 years of age and older, boarding a flight at Brandon Municipal Airport will require one of the following: Proof of full vaccination Proof of an approved negative COVID-19 molecular test within 72 hours prior to travel. From October 30th to November 29th, 2021, there will be a short transition period when travellers who do not yet qualify as fully vaccinated will be able to travel if they can show a valid COVID-19 molecular test taken within 72 hours prior to travel. Effective November 30th, 2021, the number of travellers eligible to travel using the alternative COVID-19 molecular test will be significantly reduced and limited to special circumstances. More details will be provided in the coming weeks. The declaration could be done digitally or through paper form at any time prior to boarding (i.e., at the time of booking, in advance of or at the time of check-in). Brandon Municipal Airport would strongly recommend that the declaration process be done as early as possible to avoid issues with baggage, rebooking, etc. Types of acceptable proof of vaccination include: Paper; Digital; or For passengers connecting from an international to domestic flight, ArriveCan receipt with immunization status denoted. Types of acceptable COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, or acceptable combination of: Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty (tozinameran, BNT162b2) - 2 doses Moderna Spikevax (mRNA-1273) - 2 doses AstraZeneca Vaxzevria/COVISHIELD (ChAdOx1-S, AZD1222) - 2 doses Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (Ad26.COV2.S) – 1 dose (City of Brandon PSA)

Due to increased traffic in the area of 26th Street and Maryland Avenue, the City of Brandon Engineering Department has deemed it necessary to reconfigure the stop control at the following T-intersection. New ALL-WAY STOP signs have been installed on: Maryland Avenue westbound (new stop sign) Maryland Avenue eastbound (relocated stop sign 25 metres to the east) 26th Street southbound (same location) Those travelling northbound on 26th Street, south of Maryland Avenue, will have to stop before turning onto Maryland Avenue, and then stop again to proceed onto Maryland Avenue or turn onto 26th Street northbound. Previously, westbound traffic on Maryland Avenue did not stop at the intersection of 26th Street, causing uncertainty among motorists of who had control of the intersection, especially during peak times and school hours. Warning signage and line paint will be installed later this week. Brandon Police Service will be monitoring the area and assisting with enforcement. (City of Brandon PSA)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On October 23 at approx. 1:30 am, Police attempted to stop a small, black Chev car travelling south at a high rate of speed, in the 700 block 18th St. Police activated emergency equipment and began following the vehicle. The vehicle drove through the red light at the Park Ave intersection, and continued southbound. The pursuit continued south on #10, RCMP were notified. There was very little traffic on the road at that time. A short time later the vehicle pulled over and stopped. The driver was arrested and it was determined that he was sober. During the pursuit speeds reached over 150 km/h. The 19 year old driver was released to appear in court on December 16 on charges of Dangerous operation of MV, Flight while pursued by police, Unlawful transportation of liquor Drive w/o valid License and Disobey traffic control device.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On October 21, 2021, at 7:07 am, police responded to a report of a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident at the intersection of 18th street and Louise Ave.  The 50-year-old female pedestrian was transported to hospital with serious injuries.  The intersection was closed to traffic until 8:32 am while traffic investigators processed the scene. The driver of the vehicle involved, a 74-year-old male was issued a fine under the Highway Traffic Act for Fail to Yield Right of Way to a Pedestrian at a Pedestrian Corridor.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On October 21, 2021, police responded to a report of an assault in a residence at approximately 4:00 am. The 27-year-old male punched the victim before damaging property in the residence including TVs. The victim did not require medical attention. Police located and arrested the male a short distance away from the residence following the assault. Further investigation revealed that he was in possession of two sawed of 22 caliber rifles, a 2 ft. machete, bear mace and smoke bombs. He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Assault, Mischief to Property, and Possess Prohibited Firearm X2.