With less than one month remaining until the October 26th municipal election, the City of Brandon’s Senior Elections Official would like to inform the voting public of the numerous opportunities being provided to assist them in casting their ballot. Brandon residents will vote to elect the Mayor and City Councillor representatives in Wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10 in next month’s election. Council members in Wards 4, 6, 7 and 9 have been filled by acclamation. A full list of official Councillor candidates can be found on the Brandon Votes website at brandonvotes.ca. The October 26th election will also see the selection of eight candidates (City-wide) to serve on the Brandon School Board of Trustees for the 2022-2026 term of office, with the board’s rural ward representative already acclaimed. A list of registered trustee candidates can also be viewed at brandonvotes.ca. For residents who opt to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day, advance voting opportunities will be available on the following days: Wednesday, October 12           8:00 am – 8:00 pm     at City Hall, 410 – 9th Street Thursday, October 20               10:00 am – 8:00 pm    at City Hall, 410 – 9th Street Saturday, October 22               10:00 am – 6:00 pm    at Pioneer Lounge, Keystone Centre An eligible voter may also apply in writing or in person to vote by sealed envelope ballot 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. Application to vote by sealed ballot can be made in writing or in person to the City of Brandon Senior Elections Official at Brandon City Hall (410-9th Street). The deadline for applications to vote by sealed envelope ballot is October 24th, 2022. More information about the October 26th municipal election can be found at brandonvotes.ca. (City of Brandon PSA)

On October 5, 2022 shortly before 9:00 pm, police observed a 56-year-old male suspect sell illicit drugs to another individual in the 100 block of Princess Ave.  Further investigation into the suspect lead police to locate and seize over 12 oz. of Meth and cash.  The suspect was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Meth, Possess Proceeds of Crime and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Source: BPS News Release On October 4th, at 10:00am, a report was received of a single motor vehicle vs pedestrian collision at the crosswalk in the 1900’ block of Richmond Ave.  A Ford F150 pickup was travelling westbound when it struck an 80 year old man who was crossing the street.  The driver of the truck failed to remain at the scene of the collision.  The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.  At 4:15pm, police located the driver of the truck and placed him under arrest.  The 67 year old man was held in custody as the investigation continues.

(City of Brandon)) As we have advised previously, the City of Brandon is working in coordination with the Province of Manitoba and their partners to provide updates regarding the Daly Overpass Construction. Project updates are available online at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/wms/structures/daly_overpass/index.html. Update: Early this week, northbound and southbound traffic will be switched over to the east side lanes of 18th Street N. & Parker Blvd. Hilton Avenue between 18th Street N. and 19th Street N. will be closed. Reminder: Stickney Avenue remains open to the motoring public.

Source: BPS News Release At 2:27 am, Police received a report of an accident in the 3100 block of Victoria Ave and upon arriving on scene found one of the drivers to be intoxicated. The 32 year old female was charged with impaired driving and driving over .08 and was released on an appearance notice to appear in court at a later date.