Impaired Driving / Operation with Equal to or Exceeding 80mgs% / Failure to Comply Undertaking X2 On June 16th at 10:32PM 911reported a two-vehicle collision at 1300 Victoria Avenue. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to attend due to someone being injured and trapped in the one vehicle. The second vehicle fled the scene. BPS members located the suspects vehicle parked on the 500 block of 13th Street with the passenger door open and no one in it. Police located the suspects from the vehicle between 13 and 14th street. The male driver had breath readings of 160 and 150mgs%. The male was also on Undertaking conditions not to consume as well as not to be in contact with the female that he was in company of. The male was arrested, held in BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on June 17th, 2025. Assault /Failure to Comply On June 16th at 11:02AM an assault was reported from an employee of a business in the 300 block of 9th Street. The employee was punched in the stomach by a male being escorted out of the building. The employee was not injured and did not require medical assistance. The male was arrested on scene. The 49-year-old was on Undertaking with a court date of August 25th, 2025.

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On June 15, 2025, the Brandon Police Service received a report of a missing adult male, Owen Robert BEDFORED BEDFORD was last seen at an establishment in the 3100 block of Victoria Ave at approximately 2:00am, possibly getting into a taxi. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with Las Vegas on it, light colored blue jeans, a white baseball cap and white shoes. BEDFORD is described as 5’7, 120 lbs, shaggy blonde hair with blue eyes. The Brandon Police Service is concerned about Owen’s wellbeing and is asking anyone with any information regarding HIS whereabouts to contact the Brandon Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-729-2392. For information Contact the Brandon Police Service Missing Persons Coordinator - Cst. Adam Potter – 204-729-2392 Crime Stoppers – (204)727-TIPS (8477) https://www.brandon.ca/missing-persons

Disguise with Intent On June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:30 pm, police responded to a report of an attempt theft from a business in the 800 block of 18th street N.  Three males wearing gloves and masks attempted to steal property when the employee intervened.  One of the males was still in the area when police arrived.  He was in possession of a pocketknife contrary to his probation conditions upon his arrest.  The 34-year-old male was lodged to appear in court today on charges of Attempt Theft Under $5000, Possess Weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation and Disguise with Intent. Assault Peace Officer On June 14, 2025, shortly after 11:00 am, an intoxicated male attended to Brandon Police Service and became combative with officers when he was asked to leave.  Members then attempted to detain him, but he punched two officers during the struggle.  The officers were uninjured.  The male caused damage to a police cruiser when he kicked it, prior to being taken for medical clearance.  The 23-year-old male was lodged to appear in court today on charges of Resist Arrest, Assault Peace Officer X2 and Mischief to Property.  

(ACC News) Assiniboine College saw 2,760 graduates this academic year, with 1,900 of those graduates recognized at ceremonies this month—the largest took place in Brandon Friday. Friday’s ceremony celebrated graduates from 85 certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and post-graduate diploma programs at the college’s largest ceremonies of the year. Of note, 27 per cent of domestic graduates this year are Indigenous. “Graduation day is a powerful milestone, especially in a world that is evolving faster than ever,” said Assiniboine President, Mark Frison. “Each year, I’m inspired to see our students not only reach this moment but shape it—bringing fresh ideas, innovation and resilience to their training. Completing an educational journey demands adaptability and vision, and our students continue to rise to that challenge. Today, we celebrate their achievements and recognize the families, faculty, and staff who supported them along the way.” Many of these new graduates with industry-ready training are expected to step into careers right here in Manitoba, recent graduate follow-up survey results indicate. Assiniboine’s track record of training, retaining and gaining graduates remains strong. Graduate follow-up survey results released earlier this week showed that 96 per cent of last year’s graduates remaining in province, when only 71 per cent of total grads from this year originated here. An interesting note is the total number of Practical Nursing grads projected for the 2024-25 academic year is 154, further bolstering Manitoba’s healthcare sector. And 91 per cent of graduates from four years ago live in Manitoba. Only 74 per cent of that graduating class were originally from the province. Among the 2024-25 graduates are 154 new Practical Nursing grads poised to enter the healthcare field. “Congratulations to each graduate of Assiniboine College,” said Renée Cable, Minister of Advanced Education and Training. It is incredible to see so many graduates choosing to stay in Manitoba or choosing to make Manitoba their new home. As you step into your next chapter, know that you’re helping to shape the future of our province by supporting local industries, strengthening communities, and inspiring those who follow in your footsteps. Manitoba is proud of you.” Assiniboine is proud to mark today’s ceremonies with two valedictorians, Aidyn Pearce and Chrissa Bayabay. For Pearce, a graduate of the Civil Engineering Technology (Municipal Engineering Specialization), the day was a significant step on his journey to a career in Engineering. Following graduation, Pearce will be pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering degree at Lakehead University as part of a diploma to degree program. “My time at Assiniboine offered a wide variety of opportunities right at your fingertips,” said Pearce. He encouraged students to get involved and be on the lookout for unique opportunities, “it will make your experience at Assiniboine unforgettable.” Bayabay, graduated from Business Administration, with a specialization in Human Resource Management. “Coming in as an international student, I never had any regrets choosing Assiniboine College. I always tell people how accommodating and responsive the staff were, with all my questions about the program and process,” said Bayabay. “It feels great to reach this milestone, knowing it was all worth it. I'm looking forward to growing professionally, using all I've learned from Assiniboine and seeing where it leads. I'm also excited to reconnect with classmates on graduation day, as I haven't seen them in a while, to celebrate our achievements together.” Each year, the Province of Manitoba awards a Governor General’s Medal to the student who has achieved the highest overall average in a diploma program from each of our permanent campus locations. This year’s recipients were Early Childhood Education graduate Payton Murray (Brandon), and Practical Nursing graduates Kayla Cool (Portage), and Norvic Tolentino (Winnipeg). The province also awards Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medals to students who have achieved outstanding academic performance and contributed in significant ways to the college and their community. This year’s recipients for Brandon are Land and Water Management student Natalie Carolina Loureiro and Carpentry and Woodworking student Caroline Dubois. True to our mission of transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba, Assiniboine’s most recent Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Survey shows that 96 per cent of graduates have jobs within nine months of completing their studies, with 96 per cent remaining in Manitoba.