Crews Work to Plug Dike at Grand Valley Road
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Construction crews work to plug the dike at Grand Valley Road and 18th Street North ahead of a possible flash-flood, in the event where the Rivers Dam fails. [caption id="attachment_85353" align="aligncenter" width="1228"] Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography[/caption] [caption id="attachment_85354" align="aligncenter" width="1397"] Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography[/caption] [caption id="attachment_85355" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography[/caption] [caption…
Police in Brandon lay charges for theft of a vehicle, impaired driving
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 7:50 pm, an officer observed a 1-ton pickup driving erratically on 18th St near Richmond Ave. The vehicle eventually crashed into a sign at 26th St and Willowdale Crs and the driver fled on foot. He apprehended a short distance away. The driver gave a false name initially…
City of Brandon Readying For Flooding along Assiniboine River; Evacuation Preparation Notices Issued in Low-Lying Residential Areas
Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Emergency Response Control Group is implementing a number of proactive measures in advance of rising levels on the Assiniboine River that could cause flooding in low-lying areas. As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st, the Assiniboine River in Brandon was measured at 1,173 feet above sea level,…
Pickup Truck Smashes into 7/11 Sign
On Wednesday evening emergency services responded to the 7/11 convenience store on Willowdale Crescent for a vehicle that struck a sign. A red Dodge Ram pickup left the roadway and smashed into a large 7/11 sign in front of the convenience store. The sign had received obvious damage, and was leaning to one side. The pickup…
Woman wakes up to find intruder in her apartment
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Shortly before 6:00 am on Tuesday, the resident of an apartment in the 600 block of Victoria Ave reported she was awoken by a woman entering her unlocked apartment. The woman stole a purse containing an iPhone, medication and a vehicle keys. At 9:00 am the complainant called again to report…
