“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: January 17th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: William AMIOTTE FOR Possession of Property Obtained by Crime On October 28th, 2024, it was reported to police that stolen property was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Police located the accused William AMIOTTE, who was in possession of the stolen property and was subsequently arrested. AMIOTTE was released however, has failed to attend court; therefore, a warrant of arrest has been issued for William AMIOTTE as his whereabouts are unknown at this time. CRIME OF THE WEEK for January 17th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Break Enter & Theft. On January 11th, 2025, a male broke into a business located in the 400 block of 9th Street and stole a television. The male thief fled the area on foot, however was captured on video surveillance cameras. ************** If you have information about this or any other crime 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.

Some local news and developments over the past 10 days 1 - The former location for Kam Lung on Park Ave will have some major changes coming soon. BDNMB.CA will have the exclusive when we can disclose all details. 2 - Pizza Express have sold their Winnipeg location to local owners. 3 - Leon's Furniture has also sold to local group of owners no names disclosed at this time. 4 - Dollarama (Shoppers Mall) will be closed for renovations until February 1st. 5 - Papa John's on 18th Street has been sold last week. Be well more bits and bites coming soon darryl@bdnmb.ca

At 12:55PM on January 15th Brandon Police Service (BPS) received a report of a male hitting another male in the face with a baseball bat in the 100 block of 7th Street. The 43-year-old male was located and arrested in the 800 block of Rosser Avenue. The victim, a 67-year-old male, was transported to hospital via ambulance and required stitches. The victim did not know the accused nor was there any conflict that led to the assault. The accused had injuries of his own from an unknown source. He would not cooperate with police. He was taken to hospital where he received treatment. He will be held in custody for court.

Manitobans can now apply for a modernized plastic health card online, Health, Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara and Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz announced today. “Our government has been working hard to move our health-card system into the modern era and we’re thankful to Manitobans’ patience as we take time to get this process right,” said Asagwara. “Over the next few months, we expect the popularity of this initiative to mean it may take some time for every Manitoban to receive an updated card but we’re focused on finally getting this done.” Manitobans applying for a plastic health card should expect it to be delivered in the coming months, the minister noted. Paper health cards continue to be valid and accepted at health-care facilities. A digital health card option will also be available soon. “I’m sure Manitobans are just as excited as we are to say goodbye to a fading paper card and replace it with a more durable option,” said Moroz. “This is just one step our government is taking to both modernize government services and make sure Manitobans can easily access services they need.” Manitoba is also enhancing health-care access for children and youth by transitioning to individual health cards for all Manitobans, including children who were previously listed on a family card, said Asagwara, noting the change aligns with jurisdictions across Canada and updates outdated record-keeping, ensuring every child and youth in Manitoba has their own health card. The bilingual card now includes a field which allows residents to indicate their official language preference, English or French, making Manitoba the second jurisdiction in Canada to offer this feature. To apply for or request a new Manitoba health card, visit https://manitoba.ca/health/mhsip/.

Brandon City Council is pleased to announce Mr. Dave Wardrop as the successful candidate for our next City Manager. Council’s Personnel Committee started with an applicant pool of 35 candidates. The finalists were interviewed by the entire Brandon City Council. Mr. Wardrop brings over 30 years of municipal leadership experience as both a professional engineer and a chartered professional accountant. He has developed extensive experience as a Chief Administrative Officer and by overseeing numerous high- profile projects, operations, and organizations. Some of his notable projects include leading field operations during Winnipeg’s Flood of the Century in 1997 and overseeing the on-time and under-budget delivery of the Southwest Transitway Project as the Director of Winnipeg Transit. During his tenure as the City of Winnipeg’s Chief Transportation and Utilities Officer, he provided leadership to a team of over 5,000 employees, managing Winnipeg’s Water and Waste, Public Works, and Transit Departments, as well as its Fleet and Parking Services agencies. Most recently, Mr. Wardrop served as the Chief Administrative Officer for the community of West St. Paul. Incoming City Manager Dave Wardrop will start by Mon, Mar. 17, 2025. Acting City Manager Terry Parlow will continue in his role until Mr. Wardrop’s arrival, at which point Chief Parlow will continue in his position as the Chief of Emergency Services. “We are very pleased to have Dave Wardrop join our team as the new City Manager,” said Mayor Fawcett. “His extensive experience and dedication to municipal leadership in Manitoba will be invaluable as we continue to grow and enhance the services we provide to the community. We are confident that his strategic focus and commitment to excellence will be a great asset to our team.” “I am excited to join the City of Brandon as the next City Manager,” said Dave Wardrop. “I look forward to working with Mayor Fawcett and Brandon City Council, along with the outstanding team at the City of Brandon. I am eager to serve the City of Brandon and partner with what is a strong and growing community.” The City Manager is the chief administrative officer (CAO) for the City of Brandon Corporation and reports directly to City Council. The City Manager maintains strong ties with local business, community organizations, and the community at large and seeks feedback to ensure the City of Brandon is providing relevant, efficient, and effective services. “On behalf of City Council, I would like to sincerely thank and commend Mr. Terry Parlow for serving in the Acting City Manager capacity for the past number of months,” said Mayor Fawcett. “We appreciate all the effort, care, and consideration for staff that he has put in over the last few months. His interim leadership greatly helped us during this transition period. We are pleased that he will continue in his role as the Chief of Emergency Services.” Mr. Wardrop has a strong sense of community and has dedicated his time to serving numerous organizations through various boards and volunteer roles. A lifelong resident of Manitoba, he enjoys downhill skiing in the winter and camping during the summer.