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The City of Brandon wishes to inform the public that a municipal by-election for the City Council seat in Meadows-Waverly Ward #5 will be held on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021.  The by-election is being held to fill the Council position left vacant with the recent resignation of former Councillor John LoRegio. As per The Municipal… March 2, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Aggravated Assault On February 28, 2021, police responded to a report of an assault, which occurred in a residence shortly after midnight.  Investigation revealed that a 20-year-old male suspect assaulted the victim, who later required medical treatment for several injuries, including fractures.  The male suspect turned himself in to… March 1, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 9:15 a.m. Saturday, complaints were received of an erratic driver in the Kirkaldy Drive area. The driver of the vehicle, a 40-year-old male from Steinbach, became involved in an accident with a skid steer just west of Knowlton Drive on Kirkaldy Drive. Brandon Fire and Emergency Service personnel… February 28, 2021

Brandon City Council is announcing the conclusion of the competition for City Manager and has named Mr. Ron Bowles of Campbell River, B.C. as the successful candidate.  Council’s Personnel Committee started with an applicant pool of over 55 candidates from across Canada and beyond. The finalists were interviewed by the entire City Council.  Ron Bowles is currently a General Manager for the City of Campbell River, B.C. He has previous… February 26, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 26, 2021 at approximately 1:30 am, members of BPS Operational Support and Crime Suppression Unit (OSCSU) assisted by members of BPS Patrol Division conducted a search warrant on a residence on Alaska Bay following an investigation into the occupants. Officers located and seized 56 grams of Meth,… February 26, 2021