Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours five individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. One was kept in Brandon Police Service (BPS) detention cells for court in the morning. Four were released via Appearance Notices with future court dates. Breach of the Peace On September 22nd at 5:52 p.m., Brandon Police Service responded to a residence in the 700 block of 15th Street after bystanders reported hearing yelling and screaming coming from a downstairs suite. Officers attended and determined that an intoxicated 34-year-old male was the primary cause of the disturbance. The male was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells. He will be released once sober.

At its regular meeting on Mon, Sept. 21, Brandon City Council discussed a range of initiatives and operational matters. Key highlights are summarized below. View the full agenda at brandon.ca. Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 Representatives from the Brandon Friendship Centre provided Council with an overview of activities planned for Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026, taking place from Mon, Sept. 28 to Sun, Oct. 4, 2026. A proclamation and Survivors Flag Raising and Ceremony will be held at Brandon City Hall on Mon, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. For an overview of all events, visit Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026 on Facebook. Destination Marketing and Event Tourism Service Delivery Model Council authorized Administration to negotiate a new Destination Marketing and Event Tourism Services Agreement with Brandon First. The agreement will transfer tourism marketing responsibilities currently delivered through Brandon Riverbank Inc. to Brandon First, creating a more streamlined approach to destination marketing and event tourism promotion in Brandon. Canada Public Transit Fund 10-Year Contribution Agreement Council authorized the City to enter into the Canada Public Transit Fund 10-year baseline funding contribution agreement. The agreement will provide $3.89 million in federal funding over the next decade to support the City's Transit Bus Replacement Capital Plan, helping renew Brandon Transit’s fleet and maintain reliable public transit service. Brandon Police Service Recruit Training Program Evaluation – Consulting Services RFP Council approved a bid from MNP for consulting services for the evaluation of the Brandon Police Service recruit class training program. The evaluation will help assess the effectiveness of the program and identify opportunities to strengthen training for future officers. By-Laws: Council considered proposed amendments to the Traffic By-law related to the 48-hour parking limit for vehicles parked on city streets and voted to maintain the existing by-law. The 48-hour parking limit helps maintain availability and equitable access for residents, visitors and deliveries, prevents vehicle abandonment, and preserves access for public services. Council gave first reading to By-law No. 7360, which proposes updates to the City's Animal Control By-law. The proposed changes address the number of pets permitted per household, pet licensing requirements, and general housekeeping provisions. Council approved By-law No. 7461 to open a portion of public road located south of Victoria Ave. E. and east of 17th St. E. The road opening will facilitate future development in the area. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Oct. 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes. Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.

The Manitoba government is investing more than $1 million to provide free transit for youth in Brandon, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard and Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced here today. “Free youth transit in Brandon is another major win for affordability for families, saving parents more than $700 per child,” said Simard. “This means real savings every month and fewer barriers for young people trying to get where they need to go. When we make transit free for youth, we’re not just helping families today, we’re encouraging lifelong transit use that keeps Brandon moving for generations.” Passes are available now and are being distributed to students through schools in partnership with Brandon School Division. Beginning in November, passes will be distributed through the Brandon Transit Information Centre at 723 Rosser Ave. “Reliable transportation is essential for student success,” said Schmidt. “This investment supports thousands of young people across Manitoba and strengthens our commitment to accessible education.” A monthly youth transit pass currently cost $59.90 or $718.80 per child per year. Starting this fall, an average family with two children could save approximately $1,400 a year. “Free transit for youth is a great opportunity for Brandon families,” said Mayor Jeff Fawcett, City of Brandon. “It means young people can get where they need to go whether that’s school, work, sports or spending time with friends without the added cost. We’re happy to see this program launch in Brandon and make getting around our community a little easier for families. Thank you to the Manitoba government for making this investment and working with us to bring free youth transit to Brandon.” In Brandon, free transit will be available to youth ages six to 17. Youth aged 18 to 21 are also eligible if they are attending high school.

After listening to the views of Manitobans on seasonal time changes, the Manitoba government has decided to remain on daylight saving time (DST) permanently, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “We heard from Manitobans loud and clear – no more changing the clocks in Manitoba,” said Kinew. “Permanent daylight saving time is good for our health, good for business and good for parents. For families, especially those with young kids, that one-hour shift can disrupt sleep and routines for days. This change means one less adjustment families have to deal with each spring and fall. That’s why this November, your clocks won’t be changing.” This change means Manitobans’ clocks will not revert to standard time on Nov. 1. Manitoba joins several other provinces and territories that have adopted or are moving toward a permanent time including British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta and Saskatchewan. In May, Manitobans were asked to share their views on the future of time changes and nearly 72,000 votes were submitted. A total of 92 per cent of Manitobans surveyed wanted to see an end to seasonal time changes. A majority of Manitobans (58 per cent) preferred to stay on permanent DST, while 34 per cent voted to eliminate the time change but stay on standard time. The Manitoba government is working closely with organizations, businesses and industry partners as it works to implement permanent DST, the premier noted. “Permanent daylight saving time is good for Manitoba businesses,” said Loren Remillard, president and CEO, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. “More daylight in the evening means more opportunity for restaurants, retailers, farmers, and communities across our province to make the most of the day. Ending the twice-a-year clock change reduces friction for companies working across provincial borders and offers all Manitobans greater predictability and stability. The Winnipeg Chamber welcomes this practical step to make doing business in our province a little easier.” An analysis by Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care concluded that eliminating time changes would be better for population health than maintaining the status quo. The full report is available at: https://manitoba.ca/asset_library/en/proactive/20252026/time-policy-factsheet.pdf.

Theft Under $5000 On September 15th at 2:58 p.m. a female stole two cases of Twisted Teas from a vendor in the 000 block of 10th Street. A description was provided of the female, and she was soon located by police at 9th Street and Pacific handing out cans of Twisted Teas to her friends. The female was arrested and later released with a future court date of November 23rd, 2026. Theft / Mischief = Still Under Investigation On September 16th at 5:03 a.m., BPS responded to a report of a break, enter and theft at a hotel beer vendor in the 200 block of 18th Street North. An employee reported that two masked suspects smashed the glass in the front door, entered the vendor, and each stole two cases of beer before fleeing the scene. The pair is believed to have headed south. Police cleared the business upon arrival, but the suspects were no longer on scene or in the area. Investigators have requested additional video footage, and the incident remains under investigation.