City of Brandon’s Sanitation Section is pleased to announce that the Green Cart Program will begin for another season on Tuesday, April 20th. Once underway, weekly pick-up will be maintained through early November, weather-dependant.  All collection days will coincide with a household’s regular refuse and recycling pick-up day. Program participants are reminded to have their Green Cart out for pick-up no later than 6 a.m. on their scheduled pick-up day and to only use compostable plastic bags or kraft paper bags as bin liners. Participants are also encouraged to rinse their Green Cart out regularly to avoid compost residues or odors.   Why Should I Participate In The Green Cart Program?  There are several environmental and economic benefits resulting from a successful organic recycling program, including:  Processing waste material to create new products that can be used within City operations and/or returned to residents of the City of Brandon for their use. Diverting organic decomposition from the landfill will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For every tonne that is diverted, residents of Brandon are saving $89 in landfill tipping fees.  How Much Organic Waste Was Diverted Because Of The Green Cart Program In 2020?  In 2020, the Green Cart Program was successful in diverting 2,232 tonnes of food scraps and yard waste.  What Can I Put In The Green Cart?  Leaves, eggshells and paper napkins are a few of the items that are acceptable in the Green Cart Program. A list of acceptable materials can be found at Green Cart Program - Acceptable Material.  How Do I Sign Up?  Residents are encouraged to register online at City of Brandon - Green Cart Program Signup. Program registration is open for eligible residents of single-family homes or multi-family complexes of six (6) units or less.  Residents can also take their compost material to any of the City of Brandon - Compost Depots locations or directly to the Eastview Landfill.   For questions about the Green Cart Program, please email greencart@brandon.ca or call the City of Brandon’s Sanitation Section at 204-729-2281.  (City of Brandon PSA)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 8, 2021 at 4:51 am, police received a report of a break and enter to a residential garage on Clement Drive.  The homeowner noticed the garage light was on and the overhead door was open.  Suspects are believed to have entered the garage by forcing a door between 10:30 pm on April 7, and 4:45am on April 8.  Stolen were two firearms, taken from a locked gun case, which was pried open.  They are described as a vintage 12 gage Cooey single shot, shotgun with a brown wood stock.  The other is a black Mossberg patriot 270 caliber rifle with a vortex scope.  Also stolen was a hunting knife with a brown multi-color handle and a brown leather sheath and a Dewalt 18 volt cordless impact drill set. 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 April 5, 2021, police responded to a report of a disturbance in a residence at approximately 6:30 pm.  A 13-year-old female youth was damaging property within the home, as she was under the influence of illicit drugs.  Her caregivers were unable to prevent her from acting out further.  She was arrested to prevent further damage and lodged at Brandon Police Service until sober.

Are you looking for a unique way to recognize a birthday, anniversary, job promotion or special occasion? Why not consider a flock of pink flamingos from the Kinsmen Club of Brandon. Imagine how excited your friends or family will be when they wake up to find pink flamingos covering their front yard. Photo: Kinsemen Club of Brandon Flocking your friends and family can be fun and exciting! The Kinsmen Club of Brandon starting flocking homes/yards in Brandon and area in late October of 2020, as they were looking for an alternative way of fundraising for their various charity initiatives. The volunteer driven organization has completed nearly 75 such flockings since its inception. The club now has 4-sets of 25 flamingos at their disposal and have left as few as 11 flamingos on a yard to a high of 72. For a $50 donation, they will place 25 bright pink flamingos on a residential lawn. Additional flamingos are $2 per flamingo. In addition to being a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate, it's hassle free as the Kinsmen Club takes care of set up and take down. Proceeds from March & April's flockings will be donated to the Samaritan Home Safe and Warm Shelter expansion. For bookings, or additional information, please contact the Flockmaster at flockmasterj@brandonkin.ca.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 4, 2021 at approx. 11:10 AM police received a report of a passed out male in a vehicle in the 2200 blk Pacific Ave. Police attended and located a 19 year old male in a running vehicle. He was arrested for being in care and control while impaired and brought to the police station. He provided samples of his breath, which resulted in reading over the legal limit. He was released to appear in court on April 12, 2021 on charges of Care and Control while impaired and Care and Control while over .08