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Source: Brandon Police Service On October 8, 2020, shortly before 1:00 am, police stopped a vehicle in the 000 block of 10th street, as the plates were inactive.  The driver displayed signs of impairment, and open cans of beer were observed within the vehicle.  Following the driver’s arrest, the 45-year-old male provided samples of his breath more… October 8, 2020

BRANDON, MB10.07.20–The community of Glenboro is coming together to develop programming to address the need for healthy food. Jim Rediger, Westoba President and CEO said Westoba’s involvement in this initiative is a direct result of staff recognizing need in their community and responding. “In the spring of 2020, Westoba provided much needed financial support to… October 7, 2020

BRANDON—A new computerized tomography (CT) scanner has been installed and is now operational at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, bolstering diagnostic services for patients by providing faster scans with sharper images and lower exposure to radiation than the machine it replaced, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced here today. “Our government is… October 6, 2020

The Manitoba government is proud to welcome Amazon Logistics to the province, Economic Development and Training Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. “The Manitoba government has worked hard to create a good business environment where companies want to grow and create jobs,” said Eichler. “Manitoba is a great place to do business and we thank Amazon… October 5, 2020

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately midnight on Saturday night, police conducted a pedestrian stop with a 35-year-old male from Brandon.  The male was found to be carrying a replica handgun, a concealed knife, a small quantity of methamphetamine and a quantity of cash.  The male was charged with carry a concealed weapon,… October 4, 2020