Local News

Source: Brandon Police Service Media release At approx. 1:35 PM Friday, police were called to the 900 block of 7th Street for a highly intoxicated male who had smashed a window of a residence there.  The incident was recorded on video, which allowed police to identify the suspect when he was located near 15th St and Park Ave. … December 5, 2020

An intense and frightening t-bone crash happened between a garbage truck and a small SUV on Friday afternoon. Brandon Fire & Emergency Services along with Brandon Police Service responded to 17th St. East and Victoria Ave East for the two vehicle collision. A garbage truck had t-boned a small SUV which sent both vehicles crashing… December 4, 2020

Community Futures Westman has administered interest free loans for 35 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) in Western Manitoba totaling $1.25 million since the RRRF program launched in May.   The Western Diversification funding program is intended to provide support to businesses who are ineligible for other government COVID-19 relief measures.  In early December, $500,000 in additional… December 4, 2020

When faced with the difficulties of a Covid world, the United Way worked harder on making sure their annual Holiday Tree Auction still happened.  Due to the current Code Red health ordered restrictions, the auction was held virtually with great success. Utilizing a Zoom webinar platform, many of the 28 participants were able to bid… December 4, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 2, 2020, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Middleton Ave shortly after 8:00 pm. Police observed open liquor in the vehicle. Further investigation into the passengers revealed that they were in possession of nearly $20,000, and 8 grams fentanyl individually packaged for sale.… December 3, 2020