Donation to be Matched by Provincial and Federal Governments, Supporting Emergency Response and Community Recovery Brandon, MB – July 16, 2025 – Genesis Hospitality Management — In response to the devastating wildfires affecting Northern Manitoba, Genesis Hospitality Management has donated $30,000 to the Canadian Red Cross wildfire relief efforts. The donation was made during the eligible period for the matching program announced by the Government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada. “We are grateful for the generosity of Genesis Hospitality for its support of the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal,” said Luc Mullinder, Canadian Red Cross vice-president for Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Nunavut. “Red Cross teams have been working non-stop to help people evacuated from their homes. This donation will help with efforts to assist people impacted by the numerous fires in Manitoba.” “Supporting the regions where we live and work is part of who we are,” said Kevin Swark, Executive President of Genesis Hospitality. “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires, and we are especially grateful to the emergency personnel who continue to put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe.” This contribution is a direct show of support for the people and responders working tirelessly to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure, including the Flin Flon area—home to a Genesis Hospitality property, the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre since 1988. “We have proudly been part of the Flin Flon community for over four decades, ” added Kevin Swark. “It’s more than just a business to us—it’s a second home. We owe a debt of gratitude to everyone working to protect this special place.” Genesis Hospitality extends its heartfelt thanks to the firefighters, RCMP, Manitoba Wildfire, emergency medical responders, and volunteers whose bravery and dedication have helped safeguard Manitoba during this challenging time. “We also want to thank the many community members, supporters, and government officials who have shown leadership and compassion during these trying weeks, ” said Kevin Swark. Founded and headquartered in Brandon, Manitoba, Genesis Hospitality Management is a privately owned company that owns and operates thirteen hotels with over 1,700 guest rooms across three Canadian provinces. With years of experience, their executive team brings expertise in managing full-service hotels, limited-service properties, and conference centres — including both franchised and independent brands. Genesis Hospitality offers a comprehensive suite of management services designed to maximize support and drive sustained revenue growth. For more information, see our website at https://www.genesishospitality.ca.

Assiniboine Credit Union is proud to announce that Assiniboine Credit Union Place and Assiniboine Credit Union Agricultural Centre are the new names of two major components of Brandon’s historic Keystone Centre. The naming rights were most recently held by Westoba Credit Union, which merged with Assiniboine Credit Union and Caisse Financial Group in January 2025. The Keystone Centre is a joint venture between the City of Brandon, Government of Manitoba, Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba and private donors like Assiniboine Credit Union. Kevin Sitka, Assiniboine Credit Union President & CEO, is thrilled that over 1.8 million visitors a year will see the newly merged credit union’s name when they attend hockey games, exhibitions, concerts and other events. “We are committed to people, businesses and partners in communities throughout Manitoba, which includes producers and businesses that support the agricultural economy in Western Manitoba,” Sitka said. “And being associated with the Keystone Centre — one of Brandon’s largest economic catalysts and contributor to the social fabric in Western Manitoba — to be part of its legacy, is very exciting for our newly merged credit union,” he adds. “We’re thrilled about the continued evolution of our partnership with Westoba Credit Union as they merge with Caisse Financial Group and Assiniboine Credit Union,” says Connie Lawrence, CEO & General Manager of the Keystone Centre. “For the past eight years, Westoba Credit Union has been a dedicated naming rights partner, committed to collaboration and to strengthening the Keystone Centre’s role in the community. Our early conversations with the broader team at Assiniboine Credit Union have been incredibly positive, and there’s a strong sense of optimism that this valued partnership will not only continue - but grow even stronger,” says Lawrence. Sitka adds that the Keystone Centre’s mission, “to build and strengthen community one experience at a time,” is an outlook that “really resonates with what Assiniboine Credit Union is all about.”

Endorsed RCMP Arrest Warrant + Various New Charges On July 14th at 5:07 PM, police responded to a report in the 2400 block of Ottawa Avenue regarding a female waving a knife around. The 34-year-old woman, identified as the male’s ex-girlfriend, had attempted to stab him and had also damaged a television and smashed the windshield of the 41-year-old male’s vehicle. Upon police arrival, the woman provided false identification, resulting in an additional charge of Public Mischief. She was arrested and held in BPS detention cells, with a court appearance scheduled for the morning of July 15th, 2025.  Charges: Endorsed RCMP Warrant of Arrest, Assault with a Weapon, Mischief Under $5000, and Public Mischief.' Theft of Motor Vehicle / Mischief Under $5000 As a result of the investigation into the golf cart theft on July 13th, a 38-year-old male suspect was arrested later that evening. During a subsequent interview, he admitted to the theft. He was charged and released on an Undertaking, with a scheduled court appearance on September 18th, 2025.

Theft Under $5000 / Assault On July 13th at approximately 12:59 PM, an employee at a business located in the 800 block of 18th Street reported the theft of merchandise valued at approximately $200. When the employee attempted to intervene, the female suspect struck the employee in the chest with her elbow. A description of the suspect was provided, and responding officers subsequently located and arrested the individual. She was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on September 22, 2025. Theft Under $5000 On July 13th at 2:19PM it was reported that a golf cart had been stolen off a trailer parked outside a business in the 1600 block of Park Avenue. At 9:55PM police were informed that the golf cart had been spotted in the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of Frederick Street. Police attended the residence and located a 38-year-old male in possession of the keys to the golf cart. The male was arrested and brought to BPS detention cells for further processing.

Damage to Vehicle leads to Charges On Friday evening around 11pm, Police received a call of an intoxicated male kicking a parked vehicle in the 800 block of 6th St. causing damage to one of the windows. The 21yr old male suspect was located at the scene, arrested and held in the BPS cells and was released in the morning on an Undertaking to appear in Court in September. Warrants Executed On Friday July 11th at 4:55pm, Police conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of 13th St. The passenger in the vehicle was found to have an Endorsed Warrant for her arrest for Failing to Comply with her Probation Order. The 27yr old female was arrested and then released on an Appearance Notice with a Court date set in August. On Saturday July 12th at 1:40am, Police stopped a vehicle in the 400 block of 17th St. A 21yr old occupant was found to have multiple Warrants for her arrest. She was lodged in BPS cells to appear in Court in the morning.