Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release A 62 year old Brandon man has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography following an investigation by Major Crimes Section. Brandon Police received notification from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Center that an internet user in Brandon was in possession of child exploitation material. A search warrant was executed at the home of the user on August 14th and more material was located on a computer. The suspect was arrested on Friday and released on an Undertaking to abide by conditions with a court date in October.

The festival had only been open a few hours by the time bdnmb.ca got there and the line-ups were already starting to grow. The 3rd annual Ribest was alive with hungry patrons looking to chow down on some ribs, brisket, and chicken from three award winning and professional circuit BBQ experts. Billy's BBQ is a new ribber to Brandon this year. They are based out of Midland, Michigan. There will be music throughout the event, a beer garden, and activities for children (Saturday & Sunday only). Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. Hours are from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on the Sunday. The Facebook event page can be found here.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 11:45 am, police stopped a 2016 white Volkswagen Jetta in the 1600 block of Rosser Ave. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Winnipeg. There were four occupants in the vehicle at the time of its recovery. Each of them was arrested for Possess Property Obtained by Crime, and they will appear in court on October 10, 2019. They include the 25-year-old male driver, a 19-year-old female passenger, a 22-year-old female passenger, and a 27-year-old female passenger.

1 in 5 Canadians are living with a mental health problem at any one time, and nearly half of the population will experience some type of illness by age 40. Mental illness is also the leading cause of work disability, affecting almost seven million working age adults. Career Connections Inc has invited #belllets talk ambassador #sicknotweak founder Michael Landsberg, who helps people understand that mental illness is a sickness, not a weakness, and creates community around the subject of mental health. On Thursday October 3rd @ 5:30 p.m. at the Victoria Inn Brandon in support of Mental Health in the Workplace, Career Connections Inc will be hosting an Evening Gala. “Imagine if you had the power to change lives just by talking. Imagine if you knew you could save lives by simply telling your story … Together, we can change the stigma that surrounds this disease.” — Michael Landsberg, CTV News During the evening Career Connections Inc. will be presenting the “Inclusive Employer Awards” as part of “Disability Employment Awareness Month. Career Connections Inc is available to support anyone who is experiencing a mental illness whether they’re are currently employed, newly employed, job searching or re entering the workforce. We hope that through our supports we can help reduce the cost of losses related to turnover, absenteeism, and presenteeism which is currently costing business’ over 20 billion annually. For Tickets and/ or sponsorship opportunities please contact Tracy Williams or Brianne Roblin at 204.728.9594 or by email twilliams@cciwestman.ca broblin@cciwetsman.ca

Bruce Luebke is currently the Communications and Content Coordinator for Sunrise Credit Union as well as the South Centre Councillor for the City of Brandon. Who was your childhood celebrity crush: Alyssa Milano First Job: Field labourer for neighbour’s potato harvest when I was 14. Three apps you cannot live without: theScore, The Athletic, Calendar What movie title best describes your life: As Good as it Gets Your dream golfing foursome includes yourself and these three former Brandon Wheat Kings: Ron Popplestone, Kelly McCrimmon, Bob Cornell If you were trying out for Canadian Idol, what would be your go-to song: Baby Shark or Mahna Mahna What do you do on your days off: Usually play catch-up, whether that’s returning emails or phone calls, yard work, house work, etc. Sometimes, head out of town to a rural community and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. What’s your go-to meal when cooking: Anything breakfast related or Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta Which of the following TV shows do you believe you have the best odds of winning: Survivor, Big Brother, The Voice, Guys Grocery Games, American Ninja Warrior, Project Runway or Alone: I don’t watch any of those shows, but I’d have to say Guys Grocery Games. It’d probably be The Voice if I didn’t have to sing. What’s the last adventure you went on: I attended Softball Canada’s Blue Convention this past April. Aside from that, likely a ‘guys’ trip to Minneapolis to watch the Twins play a couple of years ago. You’ve got friends visiting Brandon for the first time, where are you taking them: Depends on the time of year, but maybe to a Wheat Kings’ game and then to a non-chain restaurant or lounge like Joe Beeverz or Prairie Firehouse. What’s the best thing that happened to you last week: Getting birthday greetings on social media platforms or via texts or phone calls. Makes you realize how many people you’ve had some type contact or influence on during your life. Best tilt you had the opportunity to call during your time as the voice of the Wheat Kings: Simultaneous Wade Belak vs. Chris Dingman and Chris McAllister vs. Colin Cloutier off the opening faceoff in Saskatoon. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you: I sought out counselling for depression and anxiety a few months after leaving the broadcast industry.  Describe Brandon in one word: Welcoming Your fast food guilty pleasure: Taco Bell or Taco Time You have just won $100,000. What do you spend it on: Paying off my debt(s) and then, if there was any left over, a sports-themed trip of some sort. A movie you were forced to watch over and over again on the bus during those long road trips that you never want to see again: Fargo Apart from loved ones, what’s your most treasured possession: My 1971 Chevelle Malibu Best piece of advice you have been given: You have two ears and one mouth so you should listen twice as much as you talk