The Senior Election Official for the Brandon School Division wishes to advise that the official nomination period for those intending to run for the position of School Trustee in the October 16th by-election begins tomorrow, Thursday September 4th and runs until end of the business day (4:30 p.m.) on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. A full list of candidate nomination requirements can be found online at https://www.brandon.ca/votes. Candidates intending to file nomination papers are encouraged to book an appointment with Senior Election Official Heather Ewasiuk by calling 204-724-2654 to ensure their nomination documentation is processed prior to the above deadline. In addition to Election Day on October 16th, advance voting opportunities will be made available on October 8th and 11th at Brandon City Hall and the Pioneer Lounge at the Keystone Centre. An eligible voter may also apply to vote by sealed envelope if they have reason to believe that they will be unable to vote at their regular Voting Place on Election Day or during Advance Voting opportunities. More information about the October 16th, 2025 school board trustee by-election can be found at www.brandon.ca/votes.

On September 2, 2025, at approximately 1:33 PM, an employee from a business in the 700 block of Princess Avenue reported that two males had approached two individuals, and one of the suspects attempted to stab them. The two approached reached safety unharmed, and the suspects left the area. Video surveillance was available, and witness statements were collected. A short time later, the 26-year-old male suspect was located, arrested, and charged in relation to the incident. He was later released on an Undertaking with a court appearance scheduled for November 6, 2025.

The Brandon School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the following appointments made at the Inaugural Meeting of the Board of Trustees, held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Senior Administration and Staff of Brandon School Division would like to congratulate Trustee Linda Ross and Trustee Duncan Ross on their respective appointments as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Brandon School Division Board of Trustees. We extend our very best wishes for the 2025-2026 school year.

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 3:15 am, Blue Hills RCMP received a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Road 107 West, in the RM of Cornwallis. Officers responded immediately and when they arrived, Emergency Medical Services and the local fire department were on scene treating a 17-year-old female that had been struck by a vehicle. She was later pronounced deceased on scene. The initial investigation revealed the female from Brandon, along with a 16-year-old male, were walking on Road 107 West after leaving a party in the area, when she was struck by a vehicle. The male was not injured. The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male from Virden, was not physically injured and remained at the scene. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. Blue Hills RCMP, with assistance of an RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist and the Criminal Collision Investigation Team, continue to investigate. *Blue Hills RCMP includes the areas of Brandon, Carberry and Souris. Source: Blue Hills RCMP Press Release  

At 11:13 pm, a traffic stop was conducted in the 1900 block of Park Ave, with two male occupants in the vehicle. The 28-year-old passenger had been drinking and was breaching his condition not to consume alcohol. He was charged with breaching his undertaking and was released to appear in court at a later date. The other 29-year-old male was found to be in possession of brass knuckles and bear spray. He was charged with possessing a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon x 2, Fail to comply with undertaking x 2, possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order. He was held in custody to appear in court.