The 2024 Skills Canada National Competition was held in Québec City last week with more than 500 students and apprentices from across the country competing for the title of national champion in over 40 Skill Areas at the Centre de foires d’ExpoCité. The complete list of medalists is available on the Skills/Compétences Canada Website. Our school brought home hardware in five different competitions this year and is easily the highest-awarded high school in Canada! Their success is a testament to the importance of vocational education in our overall academic curriculum. As a high school, we should be proud of our Vocational departments. Please join us in recognizing the following CPRSS students as Medal Recipients in the 2024 Skills Canada National Competition: • Mathew Kuszak received a Silver Medal for Autobody Repair • Sloane Williams received a Silver Medal in Mechanical Engineering CAD • Manu Tarubal received a Gold Medal in Architectural Technology and Design • Oliver Sawatsky received a Gold Medal in Automobile Technology • Alicia Decosse received a Silver Medal in Baking Skills Canada annually recognizes the top-performing students in each Province. This year, we are thrilled to announce that Oliver Sawatsky, a Crocus Plains student from Automotive Technology, has brought home this esteemed award for the first time in our school's history. Congratulations, Ollie, you have represented Crocus well! For the official news release, please visit: National Skills Champions are Honoured at the Skills Canada National Competition 2024, in Québec - Skills Competences Canada.

On June 2nd at 05:58 am Police received a call from a resident in the 900 block of Breacrest. A 33-year-old male reported being awoken to someone trying to get into his apartment. He confronted the male and told him to leave but the male lunged at him and choked him. A brief struggle ensued, and the suspect took off. Police were able to identify the accused and find him in another apartment. A 25-year-old male was arrested for assault. It turns out he thought he was going into his own apartment earlier. He will appear in court on August 15th, 2024.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE”: Trenton BENN FOR Incest & Sexual Assault On October 23, 2023, Trenton BENN was arrested and charged for Incest and Sexual Assault that occurred at a Brandon residence. BENN has failed to attend court to answer to these charges. Trenton BENN’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon Crime Stoppers with any information. ****** The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Theft Under $5000. On May 13, 2024, a female entered a business located in the 900 block of 8th Street North. The thief was captured on video surveillance concealing several items and then left the store without paying for the merchandise. ************************************** If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

On May 29th at 5:41 pm Police received a call that multiple people were chasing someone with a Machete in the area of Buttercup Bay.  Police located four males in the area matching the description. One male was later determined not to be involved. The victim being chased was also located but refused to cooperate with police. A search of the three males resulted in police locating a machete, a knife and bear spray. A 16-year-old male, A 17-year-old male and a 15-year-old male were all charged for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. They were released to their guardians will all appear in court on August 7th, 2024.

On the afternoon of 2024-05-27, police attended to a business at the Corral Centre after receiving a report of a shoplifter.  The Loss Prevention employee had attempted to conduct an arrest of a 26-year-old female shoplifter, whereby the individual proceeded to physically assault the employee by kicking him in the groin.  No medical attention was required.  A check of police records for the accused revealed an outstanding warrant of arrest for failing to attend court on 6 pending charges which includes Assault with a Weapon.  The individual has been lodged at BPS and will appear in court for the warrant and new charges.