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City Council Meeting Highlights for March 2, 2026

Eat, Drink, and Be… Arrested. Police Serve Consequences on Dine and Dashers

Second Helping of Charges After Unpaid Restaurant Bills

Traffic Stop leads to Drug / Weapons Charge

Roadside Ruckus: Trafficking, Impairment, and Immediate Roadside Prohibition Result in Arrest

Developing the 2026-2027 School Year Budget

Manitoba Launches Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Task Force

From Violence to Vandalism

Threats to Police Officer results in Charges; Theft Charge

Threats to Police Officer results in Charges Just after midnight on Saturday, Police responded to a report of a male wearing a balaclava, threatening staff at a business in the 1000 block of 18th St. Police located the suspect in the area and after being arrested made numerous threats to kill the officer and his family. The 31year-old male was charged for Uttering Threats, held at the BPS cells and was released on an Undertaking with a Court date in April. Theft Charge Just after 9pm on Saturday, February 21, Police conducted a pedestrian check with a male in the 200 block of 9th St. The 35year-old was the subject of a theft complaint from a retail store that occurred in Brandon on February 11th. He was subsequently charged with Theft Under $5,000 and released on an Undertaking with a scheduled Court date in May.

Tipsy Tactics, Temporary Time-Out: Multiple Breach of the Peace and IPDA Incidents in 24 Hours

Recovered Stolen Vehicle On February 19th, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m., police received a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow in the back lane of the 1100 block of Rosser Avenue. Upon attendance, officers located a white Honda CRV, which was confirmed to be the same vehicle reported stolen on February 18th, 2026. The vehicle had sustained damage, was not drivable, and was observed to be leaking fuel. The registered owner was notified, and the vehicle was towed for processing. Arrest Warrants In the past 24 hours two individuals were arrested on the strength of their Warrants for Arrest. (Both for Failure to Attend Court). Both individuals were arrested and later released via Appearance Notice with future court dates. Breach of the Peace In the past 24 hours, six individuals were arrested for Breach of the Peace. In each incident, the individual was intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Reported behaviours included banging on hotel doors, attempting to engage staff in a physical altercation, walking in traffic while attempting to wave down vehicles, and situations where family members requested police assistance due to intoxication and related disruptive behaviour. In each circumstance, the individual was arrested to prevent further disturbance and ensure their safety, as well as the safety of others. All individuals were lodged in BPS detention cells to sober up safely and were to be released once calm and sober.  IPDA (Intoxicated Persons Detention Act) On February 19th, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m., police were called to a business in the 1200 block of 18th Street to assist with the removal of an intoxicated patron who was causing a disturbance. Upon police attendance, the 44-year-old male was located outside the business and attempted to enter the rear seat of the police cruiser himself. The male was taken to BPS detention cells to be released once sober and able to care for himself.

Crime Stoppers Wanted and Crime of the Week for February 19, 2026

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Colton TACAN FOR Resist Peace Officer / Failure to Comply Probation / Failure to Attend Court. TACAN is a 35-year-old male who failed to attend court on February 11th, 2026. TACAN has Resist Peace Officer and Failure to Comply with Probation charges pending. Due to these incidents, a warrant has been issued for his arrest. CRIME OF THE WEEK for February 19, 2026 Suspect has been identified internally * ******************************************** 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.  

City Council Meeting Highlights for Feb. 17, 2026

Brandon, MB – At its regular meeting on Tue, Feb. 17, Brandon City Council discussed a range of initiatives and operational matters. Key highlights are summarized below. View the full agenda at brandon.ca/media/zxmngj01/agenda-february-17-2026.pdf. Servicing of Community Organic Depot Locations City Council reviewed multiple options regarding both the locations and service levels of the community organic depot bins. After careful consideration, Council decided not to reinstate the organic depot bins at community sites. An update on the Organic Depot has been requested from City Administration and will be presented at the council meeting on June 15, 2026. The City is expanding the diversion depot site at the Eastview Landfill. It is expected to be open in late spring or early summer. The decision to consolidate diversion services at the landfill comes after years of increasing contamination and illegal dumping at depot sites, which have resulted in unsightly messes, hazardous materials, and a significant rise in complaints from residents and businesses. The City’s residential curbside organics program serves around 11,000 households, with much higher compliance and lower contamination rates. Weekly organics green cart collection will resume this spring. RM of Cornwallis Service Sharing Request Council received a formal request from the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, acting on behalf of VBJ Developments Ltd., to establish a wastewater service sharing agreement. Council has approved the initial phase of a comprehensive evaluation process for this request. City administration will proceed with an evaluation and present a report containing recommendations for a By-Law, which will be submitted for Council's consideration at a later date. Age Friendly Resolution Amendment Council approved a resolution to amend the structure and operations of the Age Friendly Committee. Under a new arrangement, the committee will transition to function as an external entity and transfer operations under Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op. This change is intended to enhance the efficiency of services provided to aging adults within the community, while also allowing for expanded opportunities to support their needs. City Council members will continue to be appointed to the Age Friendly Committee on an annual basis, maintaining a connection between the City and the committee’s activities.  By-Laws: Council gave first reading to By-Law No. 7443 to rezone property located at 1428 Louise Avenue from PR Parks and Recreation to EI Educational and Institutional to allow for the redevelopment of Park Community Centre with a dedicated daycare facility. Council gave first reading to By-Law No. 7444 to rezone properties located at 856 and 862 - 1st Street from RMD Residential Moderate Density to RHD Residential High Density to allow for the development of a 20-unit residential building. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Mon, Mar. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. View all Council Agendas and Minutes on brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes. Watch all City Council Meetings on youtube.com/@CityofBrandonMB/streams.

City of Brandon to Begin Snow Clearing Operations on Priority Routes Tonight

Brandon, MB - As of 11 a.m. today, the City of Brandon has received 5 cm of snowfall, triggering a snow clearing operation for priority routes. The City’s Public Works Team is sharing their tentative schedule of the snow clearing that will take place over the next several days: Street clearing begins at midnight tonight with the P1A route, followed by the remaining priority routes. Multi-Use pathways clearing begins at midnight tonight. Sidewalk clearing begins tomorrow at 8 a.m. Back Lane clearing is currently underway in Route 3 in advance of tomorrow’s collection. Route 3 includes city streets from College Avenue to Richmond Avenue and 26th Street to 42nd Street. Other back lane routes will be reassessed tomorrow. Priority Routes Schedule (subject to change): P1A:     12 a.m., Thu, Feb. 19 2 + 6:    12 p.m., Fri, Feb. 20 4 + 5:    12 p.m., Sat, Feb. 21 1 + 3:    12 p.m., Sun, Feb. 22 Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change. Daily updates will be provided at 2 p.m. during this snow clearing event. Residents can track progress on snowmap.brandon.ca which will be updated tonight, prior to crews beginning snow clearing operations. Stay Informed During Snow Clearing Operations Subscribe to email notifications at brandon.ca/subscribe and select: Street Maintenance for snow clearing updates Snow Route Parking Ban for parking ban alerts Sign up for text alerts at textme.brandon.ca to receive notifications when snow events begin and as crews move through city routes. Visit snowmap.brandon.ca to track snow clearing progress, including sidewalks and back lanes. Residents can also view the location of City-owned graders during an active snow clearing operation. Once crews have completed snow clearing operations in your area, any missed areas can be reported online at brandon.ca/report-an-issue. About Snow Clearing Operations Snowfall accumulation, snow density, humidity, fluctuating temperatures, wind velocity and direction, along with the time of year, all influence the City’s response to snow events. The City uses a priority-based system for street clearing, determined by street classification and traffic volume. Street clearing operations always begin with Priority 1A Route, which includes key streets, sidewalks, and walking paths to ensure safe and efficient mobility for all. In emergency situations, snow removal equipment may be redirected as necessary to support police, fire, or ambulance response vehicles. For a full overview of snow clearing procedures, visit brandon.ca/snow-removal. Maps of Priority Routes for Snow Clearing