The Board of Directors of the BRHC Foundation wish to extend a sincere thank you to all our donors and supporters in 2002. Through your generosity a total of $1.2 million dollars’ worth of equipment and program support was given to Brandon Regional Health Centre. “Even a global pandemic and social distancing mandates can’t stop the generosity of our donors in Westman and beyond! Words can’t describe how grateful we are to each and every donor out there that allowed us to purchase over $1.2 million dollars in much needed equipment for the Brandon Regional Health Centre this year. A special thanks as well to our hard working staff and board of directors. Thank you all for your support” says Jamie Thomas BRHC Foundation Board Chair. Donations can be made by contacting the Foundation office at info@brhcfoundation.ca or at our website www.brhcfoundation.ca(Submitted)

The Brandon office is optimistic about being able to return to holding events again this year, adjusting accordingly to meet any pandemic restrictions. These will hopefully include a Goofy Golf tournament, three Summer Sports Markets, the Tools for School Program, the annual Holiday Tree auction and a revised Lip Sync Battle. The first is just two weeks away! United Way of Brandon & District “Week of Caring” starts with a day dedicated to SENIORS, with music and well wishes at care homes throughout Brandon… responsibly socially distant, of course! Tuesday sees a drive thru collection for personal hygiene items, socks and underwear. Be sure to drop something off at the Keystone Centre in the south parking lot. Wednesday is dedicated to Mental & Physical Health. Get ready for a virtual lunch hour session of sweat & well-being, with workouts led by Rocked Community Fitness & more! Thursday is all about kindness! We'll show some love to many who have supported the community and invite you to display a Random Act of Kindness. We could all use a little more love & kindness right now! The week wraps Friday with a day dedicated to doing projects for agencies and non-profit organizations. If you belong to one and have a project you need some volunteers for, request an application from the United Way off now. The deadline for submitting them is April 15th at noon. For more information and other United Way Brandon & District news, please contact their office at 204-571-8929. Emails can be sent to office@brandonuw.ca.

Demolition work on the International Harvester Building that sits on the corner of 18th Street and Pacific Ave started Monday morning.  Excavators from Total Demolition were tearing apart the south-east portion of the building throughout the day. Traffic across the Daly Overpass is reduced to one-lane each direction for the duration of the demolition.  Work is expected to continue throughout the week.  Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography Photo by Liam Pattison Photography

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 11, 2021, police responded to a report of an assault, which occurred at a residence. During the assault, the suspect also caused damage to a door and walls at the victim’s residence. The victim did not require medical attention. The suspect was located and arrested at approximately 2:00 am on April 12, 2021. He was released to appear in court on June 28, 2021 on charges of Assault and Mischief Under $5000.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Just after midnight today, a single vehicle accident occurred at the north end of the Daly Overpass on 18th Street, when the operator of the vehicle lost control and struck a hydro pole. The driver and passengers were not injured, however the driver showed signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested. The 25-year-old male from Brandon provided samples of his breath in excess of the legal limit. Police detained the male in cells at BPS overnight, and he will be released today for Provincial Court in June, facing charges of impaired driving and driving over 80 mg%.