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Source: Brandon Police Service Media ReleaseOn March 21, 2021, police responded to a report of suspicious activity in a business compound in the 800 block of on 49 street E at approximately 11:00 pm.  Police located an unoccupied unauthorized vehicle within the compound prompting a search of the area with the assistance of Police K-9. … March 22, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media ReleaseBreak and Enter to Residence On March 18, 2021, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence in the 1500 block of 2nd street.  Suspects entered overnight by removing a screen and forcing a window.  Stolen was a RCA TV.  Anyone with information regarding this… March 19, 2021

City of Brandon has ranked first in under-50,000 population and 12th overall in North America according to a study released by Public Sector Digest (PSD), a research consulting software company. The City ranked 13th in PSD’s 2019 study.  PSD launched the Open Cities Index (OCI) - Canada’s first benchmarking study for municipal open data programs in 2015 and has expanded to invite organizations from all… March 18, 2021

The Manitoba government is investing $8 million for the creation of a new Hospitality Relief Sector Program to provide financial relief to Manitoba’s accommodation and tourism sector, Premier Brian Pallister announced today. “Manitoba’s tourism sector – a key contributor to the province’s economy – has been significantly impacted by a reduction in domestic and international… March 16, 2021

Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the intersection of Princess Avenue and 6th Street on Monday afternoon for a crash. The crash involved a small white car and a quarter-ton pickup. The white car received significant damage to the front, while the truck had some damage to the side. Firefighter/Paramedics deployed… March 15, 2021