(MPI News Release) Manitoba Public Insurance customers can expect a rebate cheque in mid-February 2022. This rebate of $312 million will result in about $328 rebated to an average private passenger policy. It’s estimated about 578,000 cheques will be issued. Customers planning a change of address should notify MPI no later than January 12, 2022, to ensure they receive their rebate cheque. Rebate amounts of $10 or less will be credited to the customer’s account. This is the third MPI COVID-19 rebate in less than two years. In total, MPI will have provided rebates of nearly $500 million to its policy holders ─ $110 million in May 2020 and $69 million in December 2020. This latest rebate was made possible due to a combination of fewer claims during the COVID–19 period and continued strong financial results. The rebate is calculated on the Basic Autopac premiums paid between November 22, 2020, and December 9, 2021, and is expected to be about 27 per cent of the customer’s annual Basic Autopac premium.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On January 2, 2022 at approx. 8:30 pm, police checked a person in the 500 blk Rosser Ave. Records showed the 38 year old male had a warrant for his arrest on charges of Assault with a Weapon, Forcible Confinement and other charges. He was arrested and upon being search police found a BB gun in his possession. He was also on a Release Order not to possess any weapons. He will appear before a Justice this morning on charges from the warrant and the additional charges of Possess a Weapon and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Top 10 Predictions to look forward to in Brandon in 2022, in no particular order. 10. Thee announcement of 8-10 new restaurant openings in the city. 9. More amazing photos/paintings from the likes of Caley Brown, Liam Pattison & Weiming Zhao. 8. Upon repairing numerous "mechanical issues and deficiencies" the Sportsplex pool will remain open for all to enjoy. 7. The return of a once popular multi-day golf tournament. 6. 2007 born Cole Temple will be a top 5 selection in the 2022 WHL prospects draft. 5. Darryl Wolski returns to the airwaves as the host of a refreshed Swap 'N' Shop. 4. Brandon drivers will finally learn how to navigate a traffic circle, merging lanes will continue to be troublesome. 3. The Brandon U18 AAA Wheat Kings capture the MB u18 AAA league title. 2. A new coffee shop in the west end of the city. 1. The MJHL announces an expansion team in Brandon, with play to start in the 23/24 season.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At about 12:45 AM Saturday morning, a traffic stop resulted in the 42 year-old male driver being issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition from driving.  Approximately 4 hours later, the same male attended to BPS and began a protest, parading around the front entranceway, outside.  Police spoke with him regularly and he denied offers to take him home.  After about an hour, his speech was making less sense, he was becoming more agitated so he was arrested for his own safety as it appeared he was unable to care for himself in the extreme cold.  He will be released once he is sober enough that it can be done so safely.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A 20 year-old male was arrested outside of a premise in the 2100 block Ottawa Avenue at around 8:40 PM Friday evening, after being observed breaking into a room within the complex.  Investigation revealed that the male had forced his way into the building, then broke into a storage room and stole property from within.  When located, the suspect was in possession of break-in tools, as well as a stolen credit card that he had unlawfully used previously.  The accused will appear before the Court this morning facing numerous charges.