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Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 12:55 a.m. today, police attended a licensed premise in the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue in regards to a disturbance.  A 19-year-old Brandon male was intoxicated and fighting with staff and patrons. The male will be released from police custody later today once sober, and will be issued… October 10, 2021

The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would designate the polar bear as an official provincial emblem, Premier Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “Northern Manitoba is known internationally for its polar bears, tourists come from around the globe to see and learn about these majestic animals in their natural habitat in Churchill,” said Goertzen. “Recognizing the… October 8, 2021

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On October 5, 2021, shortly before 1:00 am, police responded to a report of an assault at a residence. A 20-year-old female struck the victim with a glass bottle causing injury that required hospital treatment. She was arrested and lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court… October 5, 2021

October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week.  This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”.  This campaign strives to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. What do the sounds mean? Is there a beep or a chirp coming out of your smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector? Knowing the… October 4, 2021

Assiniboine Community College is announcing a new partnership with Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology and Indigenous Youth Development Canada to deliver a tuition-free Heavy Duty Technician program. The program will commence in December 2021 at the college’s North Hill campus in Brandon. "As a former heavy duty instructor, I am excited about this… October 1, 2021