The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Seth SMOKE-MOAR FOR Failure to Comply Release Order x3 Failure to Attend Prints . Smoke-Moar is currently subject to a court order and has failed to comply with its conditions. Since October 9, 2025, he has not reported to the Provincial Director or their designate, and he has also failed to attend for required fingerprinting.  As a result of these violations, a warrant has been issued for his arrest. ************* CRIME OF THE WEEK for November 24th, 2025 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a THEFT.  On November 7, within a 30-minute period, these two males acted in concert to shoplift a substantial quantity of merchandise from a store in the 100 block of Victoria Avenue East. The stolen items have an estimated retail value of $6,860.00. ************** If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

Assault Following an investigation into an incident which occurred on October 31st, 2025, a 19-year-old female was arrested and charged with Assault. The female was released via Appearance Notice with a court date of February 2nd, 2026. Assault / Failure to Comply Release Order & Probation On November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. police received a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 1500 block of 8th Street. Police attended and both individuals on scene, a 40-year-old female and a 50-year-old male, were charged with Assault. The male was also on conditions not to communicate with the female and landed additional charges of Failure to Comply Release Order and Failure to Comply Probation Order. Arrest Warrant In the past 24 hours one Arrest Warrant was executed. The individual was arrested and held in custody for court in the morning (Failure to Comply Probation / Failure to Attend Court). Assault On November 23rd at 4:53 p.m. a 40-year-old male was located and arrested for an assault which occurred on November 15th, 2025, on his mother. The male was released on an Undertaking with a court date of January 22nd, 2026. Breach of the Peace On November 23rd at approximately 5:58 p.m., police responded to a residence in the 100 block of 1st Street for a report of an intoxicated male who was no longer welcome and was attempting to fight others. The individual was transported to the BPS detention facility, where he was held until sober. IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) On November 23rd at approximately 8:28 p.m., police were contacted about a group of heavily intoxicated individuals who were refusing to leave a business property in the 1100 block of 18th Street. Officers located two males, aged 24 and 31, who were highly intoxicated and uncooperative. Both individuals were arrested and transported to the BPS detention unit, where they were held until sober.

On November 22, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, a business in the 2400 block of Victoria Ave reported a robbery.  Investigation into the incident lead police to arrest a 40-year-old male at a residence later into the night.  The suspect was also believed to be responsible for a theft of merchandise from a business at 34th and Victoria Ave which occurred earlier in the evening.  The suspect was lodged and will appear in court on charges of Robbery with Threat of Violence, Resist arrest, and Theft Under $5000. A 33-year-old female and a 39-year-old female were also arrested in connection to the robbery.  They were later released to appear in court on January 29, 2026, on charges of Accessory After the Fact to Robbery.

Image - rendering of Brandon Regional Health Centre critical care centre once completed - BRHC Foundation In the true spirit of giving this holiday season, the Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) Foundation is honored to announce a transformational $1 million donation from longtime Westman residents and community champions, Gord and Diane Peters. Their generous gift supports the Foundation’s capital campaign, A Foundation for Care, which is raising funds for the build and equipment needs of the BRHC’s new Critical Care Centre, currently under construction. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly enhance critical care services for patients and families across the Westman region. Gord and Diane Peters, who have been steadfast supporters of community initiatives throughout Westman, shared their motivation for this remarkable gift: “We are pleased to support the BRHC Foundation in their ongoing work with the BRHC. The new Critical Care Center is a much-needed addition to our hospital’s ongoing development. Our medical facility in Brandon is critical in servicing the needs of our Westman community, keeping it strong and vibrant.” The BRHC Foundation expressed deep gratitude for this extraordinary contribution. “This incredibly generous donation from Gord and Diane feels like an early Christmas gift for our entire community,” said Stacy Senkbeil, BRHC Foundation Board Chair. “Their kindness embodies the spirit of the holiday season and will have a lasting impact on patient care across Westman. We are truly grateful for their continued support and belief in the importance of this new Critical Care Centre.” The new Critical Care Centre will expand capacity and improve the environment for patients requiring intensive, complex care, while also providing efficient, state-of-the-art equipment for healthcare teams. Those wishing to learn more about the A Foundation for Care capital campaign, or who wish to contribute during this season of giving, can visit www.brhcfoundation.ca or contact the Foundation office directly.

The Manitoba government will build an overpass at the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 5 following public consultation, a safety review and technical analysis, Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today. “Safety is about more than engineering, it’s about trust,” said Kinew. “The people of Carberry spoke clearly and we adjusted course. With renewed design work and real community input, we are moving toward a safe solution. An overpass will protect lives and reflects our belief that every Manitoban deserves to feel safe on our roads.” The Manitoba government listened to residents, municipalities and drivers, and the input – along with technical analysis – shaped the decision, the premier noted. “It’s been more than two years since the tragic collision claimed 17 lives at this intersection,” said Naylor. “We listened to local residents and municipalities, and their feedback shaped this decision. An overpass will replace the existing intersection to make it safer for nearby communities and all Manitobans who use these roadways every day.” Municipal officials noted the importance of the province’s decision for the affected communities. “On behalf of myself, our council and the members of the community, we are thrilled the Manitoba government came through with this announcement of an overpass. That’s what we wanted,” said Mayor Ray Muirhead, Town of Carberry, “Our emphasis has always been on safety, and we must never forget the lives lost at that intersection. I hope we get started quickly to honour those lives with a new interchange that will keep people safe for many years to come.” “The Manitoba government's decision to move forward with an overpass is deeply meaningful for Dauphin,” said Mayor Dave Bosiak, City of Dauphin, “Our community was profoundly affected by the tragedy at this intersection and while nothing can undo that loss, this project is an important step toward preventing future heartbreak. We are grateful to see safety improvements that honour those we lost and support healing for everyone touched by that day.” The decision to proceed with an overpass follows an in-service road safety review and a functional design process initiated in 2024. The Manitoba government will continue work on land acquisition, environmental approvals and utility co-ordination during the design phase. Construction of the overpass is expected to start in 2027 and take about two and a half years to complete, the minister noted. For more information on this project and other Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure projects visit https://gov.mb.ca/mti/projects.html.