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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On January 23, 2021 at approx. 11:06 pm police and fire were called to the 600 blk 18th St. for a structure fire. Upon arrival there was noticeable smoke coming from the vacant building. BFES determined that a mattress had been set on fire by unknown suspect(s). The fire… January 24, 2021

Each year the MASRC honours athletes, coaches, and volunteers who demonstrate great determination, leadership, and giving back to their community. This year their annual awards celebrated a decade of achievement and the award recipients were chosen by following a set of guidelines and were selected through the Award/Scholarship Selection Committee. Manitoba Indigenous Male Volunteer of… January 22, 2021

The Manitoba government is investing an additional $50 million in school capital funding above the Budget 2020 commitment of $160 million for total funding of $210 million in kindergarten to Grade 12 school capital projects across the province, Education Minister Cliff Cullen and Central Services Minister Reg Helwer announced today. “Manitoba’s ongoing investment in school… January 21, 2021

Following the advice of public health officials and input from tens of thousands of Manitobans, the Manitoba government is considering modest changes to the public health orders that balance the needs of the health-care system and the economy while protecting the well-being of all Manitobans, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial… January 19, 2021

The City of Brandon Public Works Department is pleased to announce that they have acquired new sidewalk clearing machines that will clear and sand the sidewalks at the same time. Starting this morning, Streets & Roads crews have begun clearing the Priority 1A (P1A) route. Priority 1A route includes: Sections of Braecrest Drive, Kirkcaldy Drive,… January 18, 2021