The 2026 Municipal Election will take place on Wed, Oct. 28, 2026. A vote will be taken to elect one (1) Mayor and one (1) Councillor for each of the ten city wards. A vote of the Brandon School Division will be taken to elect eight (8) city ward trustees. Each candidate has been duly nominated. Candidate names are listed in the order determined by a random draw and will appear in that order on the applicable ballots. VOTE OF THE CITY OF BRANDON  For the Office of Mayor ISLEIFSON, Len FAWCETT, Jeff  Ward 1 SHALUK, Ron KARROUZE, Heather Ward 2 ROSS, Deveryn ONUKE, Buchi FRANGI, Sunday TEMBO, Sonikile  Ward 3 NAIDOO, Enver DERHAK, Quentin SHANKS, Craig CHAMBERS, Kevin Ward 4 CAMERON, Shaun EPP, James  Ward 5 HILDEBRAND, Greg PATEL, Bhavesh  Ward 6 LUEBKE, Bruce - ACCLAIMED Ward 7 BERRY, Shawn ROBINSON, Quentin   Ward 8 SPLETT, Jason PATEL, Dhara PATEL, Ketan Ward 9 WATERFIELD, Keith PEDLOW, Scott WOYCHYSHYN, Norah Ward 10 PATEL, Mitesh TAME, Tyson VOTE OF THE BRANDON SCHOOL DIVISION City Ward (Ward 1) BUNGON, Hosteen HOGAN, Bill ROSS, Duncan FALLIS, Kim MAHIDA, Jay CARR, Kirk ROSS, Linda RUSNAK, Brad MCCRAE, Jim MOZDZEN, Shawna Rural Ward (Ward 2) MCCONNELL, Lorraine - ACCLAIMED VOTING PLACES Electors may vote at any voting place within their ward, or one of the all-ward voting places. A list of voting places is available on brandon.ca/city-hall/election/voting-places. Voting places will be open on Wed, Oct. 28, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE A person will be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (e.g., driver’s license) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity and residence or property ownership. Examples of suitable identification is available on brandon.ca/votes. ADVANCE POLLS For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on Election Day, advance voting opportunities will be held: Wed, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall (410 – 9th St.) Sat, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Lounge at the Keystone Centre (1175 – 18th St.) Thu, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall (410 – 9th St.) MOBILE VOTING Mobile voting stations will be set up on Election Day at: Brandon Regional Health Centre and Assiniboine Centre Assiniboine College Brandon University SPECIAL ADVANCE MOBILE VOTING - OCT. 22, 2026 For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, and reside at the following senior residences, mobile voting stations will be set up on Oct. 22, 2026 at: Westman Lions Manor                   Rotary Villas Victoria Landing                             Hobbs Manor Sokol Manor                                   Grand Valley Place Riverheights Terrace                       Winnipeg House Village Green Residents of Personal Care Homes will be given the opportunity to vote by Sealed Envelope Ballot. APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, by email to brandonvotes@brandon.ca, or in writing to the Senior Election Official at the Brandon Votes Office, Main Floor of City Hall, 410 – 9th St., Brandon, MB R7A 6A2.The application to vote by sealed envelope is also available on brandon.ca/votes. A voter applying by mail or email will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official following the close of nominations. If applying in person, a voter may apply between Oct. 1 and Oct. 23, 2026.  A person voting in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. Deadline for applications is Oct. 23, 2026. Contact the Senior Election Official at brandonvotes@brandon.ca or 204-729-2462 for more information.

Operation While Impaired / Operation Exceeding 80 mgs% At 5:13 p.m. on September 28th, BPS received a report of a vehicle being driven dangerously on 18th Street as it entered Brandon from the south. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Willowdale Crescent. The 32-year-old female driver failed an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test and was arrested. She was transported to BPS for further breath samples, which registered at 140 mg% and 130 mg%. The female, who was not from Brandon, was held in BPS detention cells until sober. She will be released in the morning by way of an Appearance Notice with a court date set for October 5th, 2026. Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons Act At 3:52 a.m. on September 29th, BPS officers were conducting a traffic stop in the 000 block of 10th Street when an intoxicated male repeatedly interfered with police. The 36-year-old male was directed to leave the area but refused to do so. He was subsequently arrested and brought to BPS detention cells. As the male did not have anyone available to care for him while intoxicated, he will remain in custody until sober and released in the morning.

Theft Under $5000 On September 26th, 2026, two adult females were arrested for shoplifting from a local pharmacy.  They were released from custody on undertakings to attend court on a future court date and conditions to not attend the business where they committed the theft. Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours three individuals from separate incidents were arrested for Breach of the Peace and held in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells. They will be released once sober.  Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours one individual was arrested on the strength of their Warrant for Arrest.  They were released from custody with future court dates.  Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act In the past 24 hours, two individuals were arrested under the Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act. Both were brought to BPS detention cells and will be released once sober.  Fail to comply with Release Orders In the past 24 hours, two individuals were arrested for failing to follow the conditions of their release orders. They were held in custody BPS detention cells for a court appearance.  

Theft of Vehicle / Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 On September 24th at 3:14 p.m., Brandon Police Service (BPS) received a report of a stolen white Dodge Journey. Prior to the report being received, an officer had observed a known to him male operating a vehicle matching the description of the stolen Dodge Journey. The vehicle's keys reportedly contained an AirTag; however, the AirTag was later located after it had been discarded. Officers located the stolen vehicle in the 1300 block of 7th Street, near the home of the male the officer had identified. The keys were recovered from the male’s bedroom. The vehicle was towed to Brandon Police Service, and the registered owner was notified. A 42-year-old male and a 35-year-old female were arrested in relation to the incident. Both were brought to BPS detention cells to appear in court on September 25th, 2026. Arrest Warrant On September 25th at 1:23 a.m. a persons check was conducted on a male in the 100 block of 5th Street. The 27-year-old male was arrested on his Warrant for Arrest (Theft Under $5000). He was later released via Undertaking with a future court date of October 26th, 2026. Street Robbery On September 24th at 11:54 p.m., BPS received a report of a robbery in the area of Southern Avenue and 1st Street. The victim reported that he had arranged to meet an unknown individual to sell personal items when he was robbed. The suspect was described as a male wearing a black Nike tracksuit and a black ski mask, and was armed with bear spray. During the incident, the suspect attempted to spray the victim with bear spray; however, the wind caused the spray to miss the victim and contaminate the suspect instead. The suspect fled westbound from the area with the victim's belt, a Louis Vuitton side bag containing a bank card, and ID. An investigation and track ensued, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 204-727-TIPS (8477) or online at manitobacrimestoppers.com. Failure to Comply Undertaking On September 25th at 12:29 a.m. a vehicle stop was conducted in the 700 block of Rosser Avenue. A 33-year-old female passenger is to abide by a daily curfew in Long Plains First Nation of which she was breaching. The female was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells to appear in court on September 25th, 2026. Protective Detention & Care of Intoxicated Persons On September 25th at 3:43 a.m. police responded to a report of a female at the caller’s door in the 300 block of Douglas Street. It was reported that she appeared to be hallucinating, stating things that were unfounded. For the intoxicated female’s wellbeing, she was brought to BPS and will be released once sober. Theft Under $5000 On September 16th police received a complaint about a theft of merchandise from a store in the 3500 block of Victoria Avenue. The value of theft was $60.00. Surveillance assisted police in identifying the suspect. On September 23rd an additional theft of $22 was received from a store in Corral Centre. Police attended and it was the same suspect. On September 24th the 28-year-old male suspect was located by police and held for court in the morning on September 25th, 2026. Breach of Probation Warrant / Assault with a Weapon / Resist Arrest On September 24th at 6:34 p.m., BPS responded to a disturbance at a business in the 1100 block of 18th Street after receiving a report that a male had stabbed a female with a needle. The female was transported to hospital by ambulance for non-life-threatening medical treatment. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. At 6:57 p.m., a BPS officer observed the suspect running into a residence on Creighton Boulevard. As officers responded, the 38-year-old male made numerous concerning statements. Following extended negotiations with officers, the male eventually exited the residence and was taken into custody just before midnight. An unsecured rifle was seized as part of the investigation which the Major Crimes Unit will follow up on. (The male had an endorsed Warrant for Arrest for Failing to Comply with Probation after failing to report as required by a court order between July 16 and July 29, 2026.) The male remained in custody for court on the morning of September 25th, 2026.

On August 6th BPS received a mischief complaint regarding a broken window at a business in the 300 block of Park Avenue East. Surveillance footage showed that on August 3rd at 8:41 p.m., a male exited a black SUV while holding a large knife and ran after a deer. The deer fled from the male and struck the business window, causing the glass to shatter. The deer then ran from the area and appeared to be uninjured. The male was identified through surveillance footage. The 26-year-old male was located, arrested, and charged on September 23rd. He was later released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in court on November 30th, 2026. He faces charges of Possession of a Weapon, Mischief to Property Under $5000, Hunt out of Season, and Hunting other than with Firearm.