The City of Brandon Finance Department is advising that the 2021 City of Brandon Property Taxes are due by Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.   Property tax bills are in the process of being mailed to property owners. Included with the mailouts is information regarding the City of Brandon’s 2021 budget, municipal property tax details, and Manitoba Government’s Education Property Tax Rebate.   If you own property within city limits and do not receive a tax bill by June 1st, 2021, please contact the Finance Department at 204-729-2228, or email taxes@brandon.ca. Property owners are responsible to ensure their taxes are paid, even if a bill is not received.  There are several payment options available for property owners, including:  ·       Online / Electronic  ·       Tax Installment Plan (T.I.P.)  ·       In Person or Mail  A full list of payment options can be found at brandon.ca/payment-options  Online / Electronic:  Online options include payment through online banking, or credit card payment through Virtual City Hall. Electronic options include telephone banking, electronic funds transfer, or wire transfer.  When paying using online or electronic methods, please take note of the number of days your financial institution indicates it will take to transfer the funds. The City must receive the funds by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30th.  Tax Installment Plan (T.I.P.):  Property owners who prefer to not make the tax payment all at once can enroll in the City’s Tax Installment Plan (T.I.P.). Payments are debited from your bank account on the 15th of each month. Payments are calculated by dividing your most recent annual tax levy into 12 installment payments.  The deadline to apply is June 15, 2021.  If you apply to begin the program later than January, you will be required to make an initial payment for the year-to-date missed payments in that calendar year.  Enrollment is available online through the onlineservices.brandon.ca/updateinfo.aspx  In Person or Mail:  Property owners who wish to attend Brandon City Hall (410 - 9th Street) in person to make their property tax payment are asked to respect all provincial public health orders and COVID-19 safety protocols that have been put in place at the facility, including:  ·       Wear a mask.  ·       Enter City Hall from Louise Avenue (north-facing) door and exit via 9th Street (southwest-facing) door.  ·       Respect mandatory handwashing/sanitizing upon entering the building.  ·       Adhere to the established system of arrows, safe physical distancing markers, stanchions installed in the foyer of City Hall, and maximum capacity of the building.    If you are mailing your property tax payment, please allow sufficient business days to meet the June 30th deadline.   Penalties on unpaid 2021 taxes will accrue at a rate of 1.25% per month, beginning July 1, 2021.  More information on Property Taxes & Assessments is available at brandon.ca/taxes-assessments.

The Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation is excited to announce that the Pumps for Life Campaign has already reached $593,587.04 since launching in February.                                                                                                 Thanks in part to the generous donations from individual donors, community businesses and rural municipality partners in the Prairie Mountain Health region.  We have also been honoured to receive three estate bequests which have been directed into this worthy campaign. The Pumps for Life campaign is underway to raise $900,000 to replace all the infusion pumps in Brandon Regional Health Centre as they have reached their end of life.  The 360 pumps are used in all departments within the hospital so impact every sector of healthcare. The Brandon Regional Health Centre  Board of Directors wants to thank all of our donors to date for you’re support.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On 2021/05/15 at approximately 6:50P.M. police received a report of a male who had been shot in the face in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue.  Upon arrival it was determined that the male victim had been shot with a CO2 pellet gun in the forehead.  Medical attention was provided to the victim while members searched the area for the suspect. A short time later police located a suspect in the area of the shooting.  He was taken into custody.  A 20 year old male from Brandon was released on an Undertaking to attend court on 2021/08/16 for charges of Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Continuing Studies at Assiniboine is pleased to announce a new partnership Carson Dunlop to provide an online Home Inspection program with a monthly intake commencing June 2021. “We are delighted to partner with Carson Dunlop to deliver this new program which will equip graduates with the skills to fill in-demand housing inspector roles,” said Tannis James Director of Continuing Studies. “Graduates have the option to become professional consultants as an independent business owner or join larger inspection companies.” This new partnership with Carson Dunlop, a reputable organization with over 40 years of field experience and delivery of more than 50,000 courses will open new doors for Assiniboine graduates. This new program trains participants with the technical expertise and skills required to conduct visual exams of residential building areas to a high standard. This nationally recognized certification is delivered entirely online and allows the participant to set their own pace of learning. The program consists of ten courses covering topics such as the systems and components of a house, communication skills and knowledge of professional practice, creating reports, and marketing your business to real estate agents. A personalized training portal guides students through course modules. Videos, case studies, and exercises, including illustrative readings, live webinars are all woven into the curriculum to provide a comprehensive and interactive experience for learners. Students typically complete the program in approximately three months when studying at a full time capacity and receive a certificate of achievement upon completion. Learn more of the Home Inspection program and the online application at assiniboine.net/homeinspection. (ACC Release)

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Manitoba Summer Fair, which was scheduled for the beginning of June. “The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” said Greg Crisanti, President. Due to the current health concerns related to COVID-19, as well as the provincially mandated regulations for public health and safety, the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba made this difficult decision to cancel this event for the second year in a row. Already having cancelled the 2020 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, 2020 Manitoba Summer Fair, 2020 Manitoba Ag Ex, and cancelling the in person 2021 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and hosting it virtually, our Board of Directors has decided this is the most responsible course of action at this time. Plans are underway to hopefully be able to put on some “Covid Friendly” family activities later in the summer. Stay tuned for dates and details once plans have been finalized. We have worked closely with other fairs and our exhibitors to monitor the situation and adjust plans as we could. The current evolving situation and the regulations for public safety means we are unable to host this event. The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba will continue to monitor the evolving COVID situation and will update the public on the status of future events as the situation unfolds. Nevertheless, the Provincial Exhibition will do everything in its power to continue to bring high quality community events for years to come, continuing to be an integral part of the community as we have been for more than 138 years. “We are committed to producing the events our community needs, and look forward to hosting an in person family event when the time is right,” says Crisanti. To donate to the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba during this difficult time please head to our website at https://pst.cr/nDQU3 (Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba News Release)