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.

Before turning the page on this calendar year, bdnmb.ca wanted our readers to have one last look at the top ten most viewed articles on our web site in 2020. We also wanted to thank both our readers and our advertisers for supporting this site since it’s inception. Our users (24.6%) and pageviews (17.6%) have once again grown significantly in 2020. 10. 7 Intriguing Restaurants That You Must Try in Rural Manitoba, Part 2 Buffet items at New Lee's Restaurant 9. The Price is Right Live Spins its Way into Brandon The Price is Right Live™ stage show in Brandon, MB. Photo by: Ashleigh Hamm Photography 8. Photographer captures Brandon’s empty streets & public spaces as residents practice social distancing Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography 7. Massive walleye caught on Pelican Lake Photo courtesy of Dwayne Fluker. 6. Precision Toyota presents Reels and Wheels a Drive Inn movie theatre experience at the Keystone Centre Photo: freshaircinema.ca 5. Amazing comfort food from a restaurant just 30 minutes from Brandon Perogy poutine. 4. Salon shutting down Brandon location (stock photo) 3.  A road trip-worthy restaurant just 40 minutes from Brandon Perogie POUTINE - Grilled Homemade Perogies, Bacon, Onions, Sour Cream 2. Weyburn man builds ultimate backyard rink   1. Collection of user submitted photos from today’s storm Photo: K. Petal

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On December 18, 2020 shortly before midnight, police stopped a cyclist, who was later found to be in possession of a small quantity of Meth, and an edged weapon. He was arrested and will appear in court on March 11, 2021 on charges of Possess Meth and Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose