Source: Brandon Police Service Media release On Monday evening, a 911 caller reported a robbery in progress in the 700 block of Franklin Street.  The male victim was being robbed of his personal property by a male armed with a knife.  After an extensive search of the area the suspect was located and arrested without incident.  The 29-year-old male from Brandon is being held in custody for a court appearance in the morning.  He is charged with robbery with violence and breach of two court orders.  The victim was not injured during the incident.

The Manitoba government is providing $5 million to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to develop a program that provides financial relief to dine-in restaurants that have been affected financially by the province moving to Critical (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System and resulting public health orders, Premier Brian Pallister announced today.   “Manitoba’s restaurant community has made significant sacrifices in order to help halt the spread of this deadly virus and protect all Manitobans during this crucial time in our fight against COVID-19,” said Pallister. “Many businesses have taken on additional costs to adapt their operations to comply with public health orders and safely provide Manitobans with the services they rely on while supporting their efforts to stay home. Our government continues to work with the business community to identify industry needs and help target our support to help offset new expenses.”   Based on a recommendation from business leadership and stakeholders, the $5-million Dine-in Restaurant Relief Program will be delivered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce in partnership with the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association. The program will be designed to provide a rebate to dine-in restaurants across Manitoba that have shifted to a delivery model as a result of moving to Critical (red) and subsequent public health orders. The rebate will help offset additional costs related to food delivery services, whether a restaurant provides its own delivery service or uses a third-party delivery company.   “In a time when the restaurant industry in Manitoba has experienced significant revenue losses due to the pandemic and code red restrictions, we are pleased to see our provincial government creating this initiative to ensure some of the additional expenses of operating during this unprecedented time are recognized,” said Shaun Jeffrey, executive director, Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “We welcome this additional support to keep our restaurateurs’ spirits up during this holiday season. We look forward to working with all the partners involved to get these supports to the businesses that need them the most while supporting them as they rely on this lone revenue stream to keep them viable in the future.”     The Dine-in Restaurant Relief Program is the second program rolled out from that $50 million investment. On Dec. 3, the province announced a $1.5-million commitment from the fund to help support business, and chambers of commerce throughout Manitoba in developing and promoting their community business. A portion of that funding was also allocated for the GoodLocal online shopping platform and delivery service in the capital region, which connects local makers and merchants with buyers at www.goodlocal.ca.   The Manitoba Bridge Grant provides an immediate one-time payment of $5,000 to small and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profit and charitable organizations that were directly ordered to temporarily cease operations or close their publicly accessible physical locations by Manitoba COVID-19 public-health orders in effect on Nov. 12. The province expanded the grant in December to include funding of up to $5,000 for full-time Manitoba home-based businesses that have been affected by Manitoba COVID-19 public-health orders in effect as of Nov. 12. As of Dec. 21, the province has provided approximately $43 million to 8,600 successful applicants.    More information on the Dine-in Restaurant Relief Program and how to apply will be available for restaurants in the weeks ahead.  (Province of MB News Release)

Brandon, Manitoba – Hundreds of children in Southwestern Manitoba answered the call to bring a little cheer to those living in personal care and retirement homes this Christmas. Sunrise Credit Union initiated operation ‘Adopt-a-Grandparent’ in late November, inviting schools in several communities to have their students produce handcrafted Christmas cards. The students decorated, coloured and wrote a message on the cards. The response to the initiative was overwhelming, with more than 2,000 Christmas cards returned. The cards are being randomly distributed to more than 35 Personal Care Homes, Retirement Residences and similar facilities across Southwestern Manitoba. Photo Submitted “This holiday season presents opportunities to spread peace and joy to those around us. Sunrise was honoured to be the conduit to spread some Christmas cheer between children and retirees.” said Sunrise Credit Union VP of Wealth and Marketing Tayona Johnas, “We were thrilled with the response we received and hope this gesture will be uplifting to those that receive the cards." Sunrise Credit Union followed proper protocols and Shared Health Manitoba guidelines. The cards will be delivered to facilities by the end of the week, and residents should be able to enjoy them during Christmas week. Photo Submitted (submitted article)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media release On December 18, 2020, Brandon Police Service received a report of a missing individual, Adam KLIMCHUK. Adam was last confirmed to be in Brandon on December 10, 2020.  Family last heard from him on December 9, 2020.  Adam may have left Brandon; however his whereabouts at this time cannot be confirmed, and family are concerned for his wellbeing. Adam is described as being a white male, 23 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, 200 lbs.  He resides on the Roblin, MB area. He was last seen travelling in a red 1997 GMC pickup with an extended cab.  Licence plate DDU 839. Brandon Police Service are asking anyone with information to call (204)729-2345.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Just before 3:00 AM Monday morning, members on patrol observed a vehicle parked, in a parking lot in the 3400 block Victoria Avenue, with a blinker on. Upon attending to the vehicle, a male was observed in the driver’s seat, apparently passed-out, with vomit seen inside and outside of the vehicle. After being medically assessed, the 21 year-old Brandon resident was returned to BPS for breath samples, which he refused to provide. He was arrested for that offense, and held to sober up. He will be released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on December 29th facing charges of impaired care and control and failing to provide a breath sample.