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On January 31st, 2023 at 6:09 am, police received a report from a Taxi driver that his taxi was stolen by two males and one female while in the area of 1st St. and Brock Ave.  The suspects had threatened the driver with a knife, and stole his phone and money. At 6:27 am a… February 1, 2023

In July 2022, police received a report of an internal fraud and theft from a business in the 800 block of 18th Street North.  Between March and July 2022, an employee conducted numerous fraudulent returns and thefts totaling over $2,400.  On January 30, 2023, police arrested a 20-year-old male for Fraud under $5,000 and Theft under… January 31, 2023

Coming soon to Brandon and Winnipeg will be a new restaurant / lounge called St. Louis Bar and Grill. Canadian company with over 75 locations throughout mainly Eastern Canada. St. Louis is now in the process of tendering to build a new location.   The location at this time is unknown. Click here to see a… January 30, 2023

In the last 24 hours we have received 2 reports where local residents received calls from an unknown male presenting himself as a grandchild in distress.  In both cases the “grandchild” coerced the call taker that they needed to help to pay for bail.  In both cases the suspect convinced the victims to hand over… January 28, 2023

After two days of budget deliberations, Brandon City Council has approved a $125.4-million operating budget including utilities and a 138.7-million capital budget, representing a municipal tax increase of 1.6% for 2023 for an average single-family house. Council debated several amendments in all areas of municipal spending. Council was also able to initiate numerous enhancements to… January 28, 2023