Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approx. 1:05 AM today, an officer was stopped at a red light on Princess Ave at 18th St, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a westbound vehicle. The 18-year-old female driver displayed signs of impaired and was arrested for impaired driving.  Officers observed four additional passengers in the vehicle who were all intoxicated and had open liquor. The female driver provided two samples of her breath with readings in excess of the legal limit.  She has been charged with impaired driving and drive over .08 as well as unauthorized transportation of liquor.  She will appear in court on August 12.  The estimated speed of the suspect vehicle at the time of collision was between 20 – 30 km/h.  There were no injuries to any of the occupants of either vehicle.  

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 18, 2021, shortly after 6:00 am, police came across a male in the 400 block of 11th street, who was wanted on outstanding charges.  The male fled on foot in an attempt to evade police, and threw a backpack into a residential yard in the process. The 24-year-old male was apprehended and arrested in the 400 block of 8th street.  Police discovered a loaded Cooey 12 gauge sawed off shotgun with the serial number ground off in the backpack he discarded.  He was lodged at Brandon Police Service and appeared in court yesterday on numerous firearm related offences: Carry a Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession Prohibited/Restricted Weapon Possession of Firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo, Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Obtained by Crime, Firearm: Tampering with a Serial Number Possession of a firearm or ammunition, Contrary to a Prohibition Order, Fail to Comply with a Release Order X 2, Fail to Comply with Probation Order.  

Thursday morning listeners of Q Country 91.5 FM will notice a big change.   General Sales Brian K Wortley tells bdnmb.ca the station will feature the “Mount Rushmore” of the best of the late 1980’s, 90’s and 2000’s country music.  Artists that will be at the core of the station will be Alan Jackson – Garth Brooks – Shania - Reba McIntyre – George Strait – Wynonna - Dwight Yoakam and Brooks & Dunn. According to Wortley, a huge emphasis will be placed on ag reports - local news – information for Brandon and Rural Manitoba.   No announcer changes will happen with the new sound. At this time Q Country does not have a current broadcast agreement with the Brandon Wheat Kings but are hopeful they will come to terms. Wortley said the sound will be very different from what you hear today.

Check out some amazing photos captured today by Liam Pattison Photography of Manitoba Water Bombers 256 and 258 making some water scooping runs at Pelican Lake (Ninette) while fighting the large wildfire near Shilo/Carberry. The fire is said to have been ignited by a lightning strike sometime late Friday the 14th. Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography Photo by: Liam Pattison Photography

The City of Brandon Finance Department is advising that the 2021 City of Brandon Property Taxes are due by Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.   Property tax bills are in the process of being mailed to property owners. Included with the mailouts is information regarding the City of Brandon’s 2021 budget, municipal property tax details, and Manitoba Government’s Education Property Tax Rebate.   If you own property within city limits and do not receive a tax bill by June 1st, 2021, please contact the Finance Department at 204-729-2228, or email taxes@brandon.ca. Property owners are responsible to ensure their taxes are paid, even if a bill is not received.  There are several payment options available for property owners, including:  ·       Online / Electronic  ·       Tax Installment Plan (T.I.P.)  ·       In Person or Mail  A full list of payment options can be found at brandon.ca/payment-options  Online / Electronic:  Online options include payment through online banking, or credit card payment through Virtual City Hall. Electronic options include telephone banking, electronic funds transfer, or wire transfer.  When paying using online or electronic methods, please take note of the number of days your financial institution indicates it will take to transfer the funds. The City must receive the funds by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30th.  Tax Installment Plan (T.I.P.):  Property owners who prefer to not make the tax payment all at once can enroll in the City’s Tax Installment Plan (T.I.P.). Payments are debited from your bank account on the 15th of each month. Payments are calculated by dividing your most recent annual tax levy into 12 installment payments.  The deadline to apply is June 15, 2021.  If you apply to begin the program later than January, you will be required to make an initial payment for the year-to-date missed payments in that calendar year.  Enrollment is available online through the onlineservices.brandon.ca/updateinfo.aspx  In Person or Mail:  Property owners who wish to attend Brandon City Hall (410 - 9th Street) in person to make their property tax payment are asked to respect all provincial public health orders and COVID-19 safety protocols that have been put in place at the facility, including:  ·       Wear a mask.  ·       Enter City Hall from Louise Avenue (north-facing) door and exit via 9th Street (southwest-facing) door.  ·       Respect mandatory handwashing/sanitizing upon entering the building.  ·       Adhere to the established system of arrows, safe physical distancing markers, stanchions installed in the foyer of City Hall, and maximum capacity of the building.    If you are mailing your property tax payment, please allow sufficient business days to meet the June 30th deadline.   Penalties on unpaid 2021 taxes will accrue at a rate of 1.25% per month, beginning July 1, 2021.  More information on Property Taxes & Assessments is available at brandon.ca/taxes-assessments.