Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is warning Manitobans of a possible phone scam involving Manitoba health cards. A member of the public received a call from an automated service asking for their personal information related to a problem with their health card. Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living does not use automated calls to contact the public about their health card. If you receive such a call, do not provide any personal information and report the call to the local law enforcement agency. For more information on what to do if you receive a fraudulent call, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm. (Source: Province of Manitoba News Release)

The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba held its annual shareholders meeting and director election at the Dome Building on Tuesday, January 28 and voted in a new board for the next year. Yesterday, Tuesday, February 4, the annual executive board meeting and election was held. Greg Crisanti will begin his term as President and Kathy Cleaver will fill the Vice-President position. “As the 61st President of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, I am very Honoured for the privilege to represent this amazing organization. The knowledge and strengths of our 39 Board of Directors and the amount of volunteer hours donated is simply outstanding! My focus for term as President is to continue what we do best, ensuring we bring smiles to many and the legacy of our great events are successful and financially rewarding. This commitment to our community can only be possible with strengthening the relationships of our neighbours at the Keystone Centre, support from great sponsors and assistance from all levels of government”. -Greg Crisanti, President Greg Crisanti, President Kathy Cleaver, Vice-President Brent Miller, Past-President Connie Bok Wayne Buhr Kevin Cameron Dallas Johnston Mitch Kaminsky Shirley Neudorf Angela Pearen Clark Swain Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Executive Board 2020/2021. Full list of directors available at www.provincialexhibition.com. (Submitted)

Maryland Park School is asking for help/input from their 2020/2021 students on choosing a school colour, identifying a mascot, and creating a school logo. The students/parents can participate by responding to the survey online or completing a paper copy, and creating a logo that could be used to represent our school. The online Survey can be found on our school website or by clicking here. A paper copy of the survey can be picked up from the Brandon School Division Office, and a copy will be sent home with each child who is registered at Maryland Park School for September 2020. Copies will also be emailed out to parents who have already provided their email through the Parents as Partners group. If you still don’t have access to the survey, please email us at marylandpark@bsd.ca and we will email you a copy. Deadline for submission is Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. (Submitted: BSD)

Two SUVs crashed into each other Monday afternoon, in the intersection of 5th St and Southern Ave. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police responded to the call, and found both SUVs sustaining damage, with one narrowly missing a hydro pole. The intersection was icy at the time of the crash, however it is not clear what caused the collision. No occupants were injured, and Accel Towing & Transport arrived to tow both vehicles away. Photos by Liam Pattison Photography.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release AIDOO is WANTED on a Manitoba wide warrant for Sexual Assault, Falsely Represent Peace Officer, and Fail to Attend Court in Accordance with Release Order. AIDOO was living in Brandon recently; however, he has not been seen in this area since January 16, 2020, and is believed to be staying in Winnipeg. If you have information on his whereabouts please call Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345.