Brandon Transit is excited to announce that all Conventional Transit and Brandon Access Transit buses now have an Active Air Purification system installed in the entire fleet. Active Air Purification technology eliminates more than 99% of bacteria, mold and viruses that may be travelling inside closed spaces. With this technology added to the already rigorous cleaning procedures, including having all buses cleaned and disinfected each morning, Brandon Transit is proving to be one of the best ways to travel to work, home, or your favorite shopping centre. Active Air utilizes safe levels of naturally occurring hydroperoxides, increases air quality, and is safe for all passengers. Active Air Purification is installed through the HVAC system to ensure the best air quality possible. To learn more about how Active Air Purification works, check out this video. Brandon Transit provides excellent service to all residents of Brandon. By taking transit, riders can quickly and easily get to their location, have a safe commute, and help lower greenhouse gas emissions. To learn more about Brandon Transit, visit brandontransit.ca. (City of Brandon PSA)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Brandon Police Service is investigating the severe Assault and Robbery of an elderly female in the Highland Trailer Court on August 14, 2021. Investigators are requesting that anybody who resides in the area of Highland and Glendale Trailer Courts with security video available from August 14 between 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM contact Police at 204-729-2345. Additionally, if anybody in these areas has been approached by a suspicious individual offering to do yard work, or has experienced a recent Theft or Break & Enter that has not yet been reported, please contact Police.

Manitoba Possible has launched an online process for the provincial accessible parking permit program. -        The Parking Permit Program, administered by Manitoba on behalf of Manitoba Infrastructure, has launched a new, online process for applying and renewing the permits that allow Manitobans to park in accessible spots around the province. -        Manitobans who have difficulty walking more than 50 metres without the use of a mobility aid are eligible for the program (For full eligibility requirements, please visit manitobapossible.ca/parking-permits) -        The application process will connect applicants, their healthcare practitioner, and Manitoba Possible in a secure, verified digital process, and -        For the first time, applicants will be able to apply and pay for applications, renewals, and replacements online. “Manitoba Possible is thrilled to be keeping up with the times and launching a simplified way for Manitobans and healthcare providers to be able to apply and renew accessible parking permits online.  This will be a simple and efficient process that will eliminate the need to drive to our office to renew or apply for a permit if one chooses so.” Director, Provincial Services (Adults), Monique Constant, shared. Manitoba Infrastructure Minister Ron Shuler shared, “The Parking Permit Program helps many Manitobans every year and will now be more accessible thanks to the easy-to-use innovative online system developed by Manitoba Possible,” said Schuler. “And a reminder to all motorists that you must respect the designated parking areas set aside for permit holders.” Manitobans interested in learning more about the accessible Parking Permit Program, eligibility and the newly launched online process can visit manitobapossible.ca/parking-permits. Manitobans who may need assistance or accommodations may contact the Parking Permit Program at: 1857 Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 3E7 Phone: (204) 975-3257 Toll-Free (Canada/US): 1-800-836-5551   Fax: (204) 975-3240 pppinfo@manitobapossible.ca

New, expanded and renovated health-care facilities will support improved access and better care for all Manitobans with investment in communities across the province, thanks to the largest capital health commitment in the province’s history, Premier Brian Pallister and Lanette Siragusa, Manitoba’s chief nursing officer, and Shared Health’s provincial lead of health system integration and quality, announced today. “Better health care for all Manitobans, with reduced wait times and improved access with more services closer to home, requires a bold vision and action plan for a stronger, more prosperous province,” said Pallister. “Together, we are planning for that future – for our children and our grandchildren – by listening to our public health-care leaders and the ideas of our doctors, nurses and other health professionals, and investing in solutions that are made-in-Manitoba for Manitobans.” Today’s announcement includes a provincial capital investment of an estimated $812 million for approximately 38 projects, including new facilities, as well as renovations and expansions to existing infrastructure. Together, these projects will form the foundation of Manitoba’s new Provincial Clinical Network, a system of health services that will improve access and enhance the quality and reliability of care while reducing provincial wait times. The clinical network will also reduce the need for many Manitobans to travel long distances for care by providing more services in a community closer to home. These investments have been identified as part of Manitoba’s Clinical and Preventive Services Plan, Pallister added. Released in November 2019, the plan was developed and led by clinical leaders and health system experts from across the province. Detailed planning has looked at population growth and community health needs, distance to specialized 24/7 health services, and the stability and reliability of the province’s health workforce. “This is an investment in the equipment, buildings, technology and health-care professionals that will improve outcomes and better support the needs of all Manitobans,” said Siragusa. “In emergencies, it’s going to mean reliable access to care with hospital-based and emergency response services that can be counted on when you need them. For rural and northern communities, it’s going to mean greater access to health services locally, with increased in-home care and other supports that will reduce the need for travel and support Manitobans at home, or in the community, for longer.” Today’s announcement includes nearly $70 million to enhance health services in Brandon, establishing the Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) as a centralized hub of specialized services for western Manitoba. The investment includes funds both for the expansion and renovation of clinical spaces within the health centre and for enhanced cancer services at the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre. The addition and renovations at the BRHC will include: • approximately 30 new medicine beds, • a new intensive care unit with additional staffed adult beds to meet the increasing demands of the health region and the province, and • a renovated and expanded neonatal intensive care unit. “Today’s announcement is the next step for Brandon Regional Health Centre’s exciting future role as the province’s hub for specialized services in Western Manitoba, said Brian Schoonbaert, chief executive officer, Prairie Mountain Health. “The enhancements to BRHC’s intensive care unit, the neonatal intensive care unit and the new medicine beds will provide the necessary infrastructure and supports to continue to provide exceptional care to our clients, patients and residents.” The expanded and renovated Western Manitoba Cancer Centre will serve as a regional cancer hub, providing enhanced cancer services for patients from across western Manitoba. The project will include: • an anticipated 7,000-sq.-ft. expansion as well as renovation of existing space including additional exam rooms and treatment spaces; and • a new medical linear accelerator (LINAC), commonly used for delivering external beam radiation treatments to patients with cancer. ”With the steady rise in cancer incidence, and with more treatment options for cancer, expanding our ability to deliver quality care closer to home in western Manitoba will be of benefit to patients,” said Dr. Piotr Czaykowski, chief medical officer, CancerCare Manitoba. Construction on the Brandon projects is expected to begin next year and be complete by the summer of 2025, the premier said, adding details on additional projects will be announced over the next several months. Today’s announcement also builds on other major infrastructure investments at health facilities throughout the province in recent years, including construction of the Selkirk Regional Health Centre and new emergency departments in Flin Flon and Dauphin and at Winnipeg’s Grace and St. Boniface hospitals. For more information on Manitoba’s Clinical and Preventive Services Plan, visit: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/wp-content/uploads/CPSP_Overview_NL.pdf. (Province of MB News Release)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release An investigation into the vehicle roll over on July 30, 2021 in a parking lot at 34th and Victoria led police to learn the identity of the driver, however attempts to locate him were negative and an arrest warrant was put into effect. On August 19, 2021, police located and arrested the 44-year-old male.  He was later released to appear in court in November 2021 on criminal charges of Dangerous Operation of Conveyance, Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident, and several HTA charges including Drive without Valid Driver’s Licence, and Drive an Unregistered Vehicle. Original Release from July 31, 2021: At 11:08 p.m. Friday, officers happened upon a single vehicle rollover accident in a parking lot at 34th Street and Victoria Avenue. Witnesses observed a truck driving through the lot strike a light pole and flip onto its side. The driver, who was the lone occupant, then fled the area on foot. A police K9 unit attempted to track the suspect but was not successful. Witnesses described the suspect as a bald Caucasian male wearing a tank top and shorts. There were no known injuries, and this matter remains under active investigation.