Brandon, MB The City of Brandon Sanitation Section wishes to inform participants of its Green Cart Program that weekly pick-up for the year will conclude after Friday, November 6th.  Until then, participants are encouraged to have their compost carts placed out for collection no later than 6 a.m. on their scheduled day to ensure timely pick-up. As this time of year is often prone to a cycle of freeze-thaw temperatures, program participants are encouraged to place newspaper/cardboard at the bottom of their Green Cart to ensure materials release easily when being collected. Bagging yard waste in a compostable kraft paper bag is also a great option to ensure organic material does not stick! Weather-permitting, the City of Brandon Green Cart collection program will start up again in late-spring of 2021. However, Green Cart program participants are encouraged to continue placing all kitchen waste and other accepted organics into their Green Cart during the winter months.  More information about the voluntary Green Cart Program, including how to order your own Green Cart ahead of the 2021 season, can be found on the City of Brandon website or by calling 204-729-2281. A reminder for all residents of Brandon that as of November 1st, the Eastview Landfill operates on a winter schedule and is open Monday through Saturday. Detailed hours can be found by visiting https://www.brandon.ca/collection/collection-overview. (City of Brandon PSA)

Brandon, MB At 4:40 p.m. on October 21, 2020, the City of Brandon became aware that a private, internal Brandon Police Service (BPS) database containing information related to security cameras throughout the city was accidentally made available on the internet, via a mapping interface service. Within 15 minutes of city staff becoming aware of the exposure, online access to the dataset was removed.  BPS maintains a database of business and private residence security cameras that BPS is aware of, in order to assist with investigations. This information is kept in strict confidence and was never intended to be publicly available.   Data contained in this dataset may include items, such as:  ·         Street Address  ·         Physical location of security cameras  ·         Vantage point of security cameras  ·         Business name  ·         Contact details, such as name or phone number  Not all records contained all the above information.   Under further investigation, the ability to access this information was available for 5 days from the afternoon of Friday, October 16, 2020 till Wednesday, October 21, 2020. From our internal review, only the individual who brought it to our attention, accessed the map information.  It is important to emphasize that neither BPS or the City have access to any private camera images or videos feeds without the owners granting access.  In accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the City has reported this situation to the Manitoba Ombudsman.  In an effort to be transparent and demonstrate the City of Brandon’s commitment to protecting the privacy of citizens, all individuals affected are being notified by mail.  (City of Brandon PSA)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media release At approx. 1:25 AM today, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Victoria Ave East.  As the officer approached the vehicle, he observed a machete in the vehicle.  The occupants of the vehicle were identified, one of which is currently bond by a 12 PM – 6 AM curfew.  The 19-year-old female of Waywayseecappo was removed from the vehicle, and placed under arrest for failing to comply with her Release Order.   During a search subject to arrest she was found to be in possession of three knives, a large metal pipe, and a can of bear mace.  Given that she is currently prohibited from possessing any weapons, the possession of these items constituted further breaches of her Release Order.  She was held at the Brandon Police Service charged with 8 counts of failing to comply with a Release Order and a single count of possession of a prohibited weapon.  She will appear in court later today.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On October 21, 2020, police received a report of the theft of copper wire valued at $10,000 from a business in the 700 block of Middleton Ave.  Significant damage to equipment at the business was also reported.  Anyone with information regarding this theft and damage to property is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service.

Brandon, MB – Parks & Recreation Services is seeking the public’s feedback on the future of Park Community Centre.  With major renovations needed to bring the aging facility up to code, administration is engaging with the public to better understand how residents use this facility and what is important to them, now and into the future. The City of Brandon adopted the Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan in 2019, which explored community centres in depth and made key recommendations such as the consolidation of some facilities, the renewal of others and increased support from the City of Brandon.  These recommendations, paired with the state of repair of Park Community Centre, bring about a need for community discussion. An online survey has been launched seeking feedback on how Park Community Centre and other recreation facilities are used and viewed in the community, and if these facilities need to change or be updated for future needs.  Also explored is the proposed hub model and its efficiency in serving the community.  The survey will remain available on the City of Brandon website until November 12. The public will also have a chance to further engage in conversation on November 5 by registering for one of two webinar sessions, or attending an open house.  Webinars run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., and those who wish to attend are asked to register in advance, using the contact information below.  The open house will take place at Park Community Centre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in a come-and-go format, with no advance registration required.  COVID-19 regulations will be in effect. Following review of all input, it is anticipated that information will be presented to Brandon City Council for consideration as they plan for the future. The City of Brandon encourages all members of the public, whether they utilize Park Community Centre or not, to complete the survey and attend engagement opportunities on November 5 to ensure that any recommendations made to Brandon City Council reflect community needs. Individuals wishing to receive a paper copy of the survey, register for a webinar or make general inquiries can reach Parks & Recreation Services at 204-729-2257 or recreation@brandon.ca. (City of Brandon PSA)