Last night a black Jeep hopped a large curb on 1st Street just south of Pacific Avenue and smashed into a building that housed Wheat City Elite Taxi. There were skid marks on the concrete curb left by the Jeep before it went over the edge, which seemed to be about a 3 foot high drop. The Jeep smashed into the side of the building causing extensive damage, and leaving a gaping hole in the wall. Nobody was injured, it is unknown what caused the Jeep to leave the roadway.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Shortly after 6 AM Saturday, officers were called to the 1500 block of Stickney Ave for a disturbance.  A 19 year old male had gotten into an argument and picked up a scooter and threw it through a window of a residence there.  The male was arrested for mischief to property.  He was held at the Brandon Police Service until sober and has since been released with a court date of November 22.

Brandon’s Tanya (TAWN – YA) LaBuick received from the Province of Manitoba a Gold Medal for which recognizes individual Manitobans (150) for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities. Nominated by people in their own communities, these 150 individuals represent the diversity of our province.  In addition to the commemorative medal, Canada Life made a $500 donation to the charity of each Honouree’s organization of choice (Donation made to Southwestern Manitoba Animal Rescue Team). LaBuick, who has been part of several major national and international events including the Olympics, is now the COO at CW2 Construction and Design. Congrats to Tanya from all of us at BDNMB.CA

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On September 22, 2021, police responded to a report of a male laying down in the grass in the 1200 block of 12th street.  The male was found to be intoxicated and was lodged at Brandon Police Service as he was in no condition to care for himself. Police later learned that the 35-year-old male was also the suspect in a B&E to a business in the 1500 block of 18th street, which occurred on September 21, 2021.  He was identified through security footage from the business. He was arrested for Break and Enter with Intent and will be released to appear in court on November 22, 2021

Shortly before 9:00pm last night, Brandon Firefighter Paramedics and Brandon Police Service responded to a large apartment building in the 1400 block of Pacific Avenue for a structure fire. Upon arrival of emergency services, flames could be seen pounding out of the roof and upper floor area of the multi-story apartment building. Police officers went inside the building, banged on doors, and evacuated residents while Brandon Fire was arriving. Fire crews pulled multiple hose-lines from 15 Pump and connected it to a hydrant at Rosser Ave and 15th St. The hydrant was located on the south side of Rosser, which prompted the closure of Rosser in the 1500 block. As firefighters began fighting the fire from the ground, the fire had already run nearly the entire length of the building in the roof area. Brandon Fire’s Quint ladder truck was set up on the west side of the building and began master stream operations in an attempt to put water on the fire from above, rather than lobbing it from below. A few small explosions could be heard throughout the duration of the firefight. Office of the Fire Commissioner Ladder 1 responded to provide additional master stream support on the east side of the building. By that time another Brandon pumper had arrived and started spraying water on the east/north side of the building. Nearly every Brandon Fire vehicle was on scene of this fire. A gas line on the north side of the building appeared to have ruptured and caught fire, which brought Manitoba Hydro with specialized equipment to the scene and added an extra level of complexity to the fire. Brandon Transit brought in multiple buses to temporarily house evacuees and provide a rest area for first responders. Evacuees were transported to the Victoria Inn to be registered and set up with accommodations if needed. A Red Cross canteen vehicle was also seen arriving on scene later in the night. Thankfully there have been no injuries reported as of now, however dozens of people have lost their home and their belongings. My heart aches for the people who were affected by this fire.