Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 27, 2021 at approx. 10:30 PM, police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Balmoral Bay.  A vehicle had collided with a parked vehicle at that location, and the 19-year-old male driver was injured.  Upon arrival by police, the injured driver appeared to be highly intoxicated. He was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment of what turned out to be non-life threatening injures, sustained in the crash.  Due to the physical state of the driver, a blood sample was seized rather than a breath sample.  Those samples were analyzed, which resulted in blood alcohol readings nearly three times the legal limit.  On Friday, police arrested the driver, now 20 years of age and have charged him with impaired driving, and drive over .08.  He will appear in court on Sept 2, 2021.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 26, 2021, police responded to a report of the theft of identification and credit cards from a vehicle in the 1300 block of 26th street.  Following the theft, the suspect used a credit card at two businesses.  On May 27, 2021, police conducted a vehicle stop in the 700 block of 10th street.  The driver was found to be disqualified from operating a motor vehicle.  In his possession was the stolen ID from the previous day.  Further investigation also revealed that the 34-year-old male suspect was responsible for using the stolen credit cards at the businesses.  The male was later released to appear in court on August 19, 2021 on charges of Possess Property Obtained by Crime and Fraud Use of Credit Card.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 27, 2021, police responded to a report of a Break and Enter to a business in the 700 block of 17th street.  Suspects gained entry to a construction trailer by forcing the door overnight.  Stolen was a significant amount of tools valued well over $10,000. Anyone with information regarding this B&E is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 26, 2021, members of BPS Operational Support and Crime Suppression Unit executed a search warrant to a residence in the 300 block of 1st street following an investigation into illicit drug trafficking. Located and seized in the search was 13.5 oz. of Methamphetamine, valued at approximately $20,000, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia.  Police also seized a collection of knives and two cans of bear mace. Arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service was an 18-year-old male.  He will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Fail to Comply with Release Order, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, and Possession of Prohibited Weapon.

 The City of Brandon Procurement Services is transitioning to accepting only online bid submissions effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  Built in-house by the City of Brandon Innovation, Technology & Communications Department, purchasing.brandon.ca has been customized so bidders can easily submit online bids to the City of Brandon. The new online solution has been in place since July 2020 and has been the preferred option for bidders.  Bidders will find the new system easy to use, secure, and available 24/7. No longer will bidders have to be concerned with not submitting their bids on time to due to traffic, inclement weather, or expensive courier delivery fees. Another advantage with the online system is that bidders are only required to include one copy with their submission. Previously, up to six copies were required depending on the project.  Purchasing.brandon.ca also provides functionality for bidders to easily download bid opportunity documents. The online bid submission process, along with the addition of the email subscription service, aligns with the City of Brandon’s philosophy of integrating green procurement practices into day-to-day operations, as it reduces the need for physical paper printing, faxing and/or delivery.   Once a bidder submits their bid successfully, they will receive an email confirmation of delivery. A video showcasing the new solution can be found here or on the City of Brandon’s YouTube channel. This video includes a step-by-step tutorial on the submission and subscription processes.   “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of modernizing the bid submission process,” noted Procurement Manager Lindsay Loree. “In the first month of being in use, more than 90% of the bids received were via the online portal. With the tremendous response and positive feedback from bidders on ease of use, it made the decision easy to transition to online only.”   The function of Procurement Services is to obtain goods, services, and construction in the most cost-effective manner possible and to control the issue, usage, and disposal of these items on behalf of the City Council of Brandon, in the best interests of the citizens of Brandon. Bid documents are distributed online via the City of Brandon Purchasing & Tenders website.  General information about conducting business with City of Brandon Procurement Services can be found at Conducting Business with Procurement Services.