Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 2330 hrs, police attended to a residence in the 2100 block of McDonald Ave to take a report of a robbery that had occurred the previous night in the 1300 block of Rosser Ave. The female victim was putting her belongings into her vehicle when she was jumped by two unknown females. The two suspects stole her cell phone and proceeded to assault her. The suspects left the scene after a bystander intervened.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 5 am, Sunday morning, police were called to a local hotel for a disturbance. Two males had been causing issues inside the hotel and were being escorted out of the hotel by security when they assaulted the security officer. A 19-year-old male and a 20-year-old male, both from Brookdale, Manitoba were arrested by police and lodged at BCC. They will both be released later Sunday to appear in court in April. The security officer did not require medical attention as a result of the assault.

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release At 5:30 am Saturday morning, police attended a residence in the 300 block of 2nd street or a male reportedly stabbed in the abdomen. The male was transported to BRHC with a non-life-threatening injury. The victim was highly intoxicated and not able to provide details of the assault however, police are currently seeking a female suspect for the assault. As of the time of this report, no arrest has been made. Police are investigating.

Brandon, MB – Brandon City Council wishes to advise that the City of Brandon and City Manager Mr. Rod Sage have mutually agreed to separate. Mr. Sage has elected to retire from the City of Brandon having been employed by the City since 1987 in various capacities, becoming City Manager in November 2017. Having met the eligibility requirements to retire from the City, the move was mutually agreed to be in the best interest of all parties. Mr. Dean Hammond has been serving in the capacity of Acting City Manager since October 15th, 2019, and he will continue to do so at this time. Mayor Rick Chrest noted, “Council will continue to ensure our operations are handled in a seamless manner and that services our residents rely on are delivered on a responsive, effective basis. We will commence a process to secure our new City Manager in a timely manner.”  The City of Brandon thanks Mr. Sage for his many years of service and wishes him well in his future endeavors.  Having engaged legal advice and direction on this matter, both parties have agreed that no further comment may be provided. (Source: City of Brandon Media Statement)

Manitoba | March 2020 – Thousands of students will participate in Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba’s (AITC-M) flagship program, Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) in March. Learn • Connect • Understand is the underlying charter for Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month. The theme for CALM in Manitoba in 2020 is “Technology”. Volunteers will play AITC-M’s new Agriculture Innovation activities with students, read books related to technology in agriculture and share their agriculture story. Through CALM, students put a face to agriculture and make a connection to food and the journey it takes to their plate. 165 volunteer agriculture professionals will share their story with students across the province. Special events during CALM include: • On February 24, 2020 at 1:00p.m. Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen will celebrate CALM with grade 6 students at Carman Collegiate in Carman, Manitoba. • On February 28, 2020 at 1:00p.m. Manitoba Minister of Education, Kelvin Goertzen will celebrate CALM with grade 2 students at Mitchell Elementary School in Mitchell, Manitoba. Both Ministers will read an agriculture-related book with students, teaching them how technology in agriculture has advanced. Minister Pedersen and Minister Goertzen will officially proclaim March 2020 to be Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month in Manitoba. “We are thrilled to have Minister Pedersen and Minister Goertzen celebrate CALM with students – it’s a perfect opportunity to bring agriculture and education together,” says Sue Clayton, AITC-M’s Executive Director. “We envision a future where all Manitobans are agriculture literate. Giving students opportunities to learn where their food comes from is integral to achieving our vision.” CALM will build on its past success of connecting people who work in agriculture with teachers and students across the country, which is crucial for informing future consumers, many of whom are three generations removed from life on the farm. In 2020, CALM will reach 8,206 students in 403 classes with a team of 165 volunteers in 188 schools in Manitoba. (submitted)