Breach of Peace/ Intoxicated person  During the evening of May 17th, Police attended several calls for disturbances. At 8:00PM, police attended a downtown residence for an alleged assault with a weapon.  Two males were found to have been fighting, when one hit the other in the head with an object.  Although neither party had a complaint, a 22y/o man was treated at the hospital for his injuries, and a second 22y/o man was arrested and lodged overnight to prevent the continuance of the offence. At 10:00PM, police attend a downtown bar for a disturbance between a 41y/o and a 37y/o man.  Both were found to be highly intoxicated and both were lodged until sober. At 3:00AM,  police were called to west end residence for a possible stabbing.  Police arrived and found a house full of intoxicated people.  All were uncooperative with police, including the alleged victim.  A 35y/o man was conveyed to the hospital by EMS with minor injuries consistent with being struck with a blunt object.  He refused to cooperate with police. Immediate Roadside Prohibition(s)  During the evening, police conducted several impaired driving investigations. At 2:00AM a 44y/o woman was found operating a vehicle in the 200 block of Brandon Avenue displaying signs consistent with impairment.  After failing a roadside screening test, her license was suspended and her vehicle was seized. At 2:30AM a 39y/o man was found operating a vehicle in the 500 block of 26th Street displaying signs consistent with impairment.  After failing a roadside screening test, his license was suspended and his vehicle was seized. At 2:45AM a 19y/o woman was found operating a vehicle in the 400 block of Rosser Avenue displaying signs consistent with impairment.  After failing a roadside screening test, her license was suspended and her vehicle was seized. 

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Robert FIFI FOR Possession of Weapon, Utter Threats. On September 30th, 2023, Robert FIFI was seen on video surveillance running after two individuals shouting racial slurs and death threats while carrying a rifle. FIFI was arrested and released, however has failed to attend court to answer to the charges. Police have been unable to locate and arrest Robert FIFI, therefore a warrant of arrest has been issued. ********** CRIME OF THE WEEK for May 15th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On May 14th, 2025, at approximately 2:45 P.M. a male entered a business in the 1200 block of 1st street North. The male proceeded to steal merchandise from the store and then fled in a Jeep Cherokee, but not before being caught on video surveillance. ************** 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.

One of the best local events will return next Sunday May 25th Sunday, May 25 - 10am to 4pm FREE EVENT TO ATTEND - hosted by Westman Dreams for Kids Keystone Centre Grounds “Clara” Tent Cash Canteen on site (drinks, hot dogs, chips, etc) Here’s some of the vendors: Be Power Smart! - Manitoba Hydro Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling - T-Birds Brandon Fire Emergecny Services Brandon Police Servicce Brandon University Mini U Bubble Man - Karl Heinz Bouncers / Obstacle Course - Circle B Fitness Cookie Decorating - Hillbilly Cookies (See the) Dogs - Alliance of Therapy Dogs Glitter Tattoos / Hair Color - H&CO Academy Once Upon a Child Paint/Craft Station Petting Zoo - Ricklyn Farms Plant a Seed - Alternative Garden Centre Science Show - Mad Science Wagon Rides - Easty Huntly Farms Inflatables: Zipline Game Zone Caution Obstacle Course & Slide Leaps and Bounds Ninja Warrior Dome Corn Hole And much more!

On May 13th at 3:08PM, as a result of a CDSA (Controlled Drugs & Substances Act) investigation, Police conducted a vehicle stop in the 1800 block of Pacific Avenue. Two males and a female were arrested and transported back to BPS. The BPS Organized Crime Section assisted by the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team executed a CDSA Search Warrant at a residence in the 100 block of 21st Street North. The search resulted in Police locating 6.5 ounces of cocaine (street value approximately $14,500.00), drug trafficking paraphernalia and a large sum of cash believed to be Proceeds of drug sales. A 37-year-old female and a 36-year-old male were held in custody and attended court on May 14th, 2025, on charges of Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime. Two other individuals arrested during this investigation were released from Police custody without charge.

(file photo) The Manitoba government is providing $60 million in capital funding and a further $60 million in bridge financing to support Assiniboine College’s new Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, which will expand workforce training opportunities and support the future of agriculture in Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew announced today. “Manitoba’s agriculture sector is critical to our province’s economy and to staying resilient against Trump’s tariffs,” said Kinew. “The Prairie Innovation Centre will house new and expanded training, so Manitobans can learn the skills they need to get good, in-demand Ag jobs here in Westman and across the province.” With Manitoba’s agriculture industry expected to grow substantially, the Prairie Innovation Centre will add hundreds of additional training seats in Westman to meet this demand, noted the premier. The Manitoba government is providing: $60 million in capital funding, with $40 million going to the Prairie Innovation Centre and $20 million for a new 216 seat child-care project within the centre. $60 million in approved bridge financing to allow construction to begin immediately. Assiniboine College has been working to establish the Prairie Innovation Centre as a state-of-the-art learning facility on its North Hill Campus. The centre will foster collaboration with industry, promote cutting-edge research and expand agricultural training capacity to help meet local labour market needs, noted the premier. “We are pleased the province is providing the financing for the Prairie Innovation Centre, said Mark Frison, president, Assiniboine College. “It is an important project that will help to improve value-added processing and export development capacity in the agriculture sector. Today’s commitment allows us to go tender immediately. We look forward to working with the province to finalize participation of the government of Canada in the project.” The Manitoba government has identified that this project is an important investment to the government of Canada and is advocating for federal support, said the premier. In addition to training Manitobans for the agriculture jobs of the future, project construction is expected to create almost 1,000 jobs, added Kinew.