The preferred design option to replace the 50-year-old Daly Overpass in Brandon will be unveiled at a public information session later this month, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler announced today. “This is a critical part of Brandon’s infrastructure as it is one of two primary north-south routes in the city,” said Schuler. “We know this multi-million dollar project is long overdue, and we are pleased to work with our City of Brandon and federal partners to get the job done.” Schuler noted the preferred option for the $65-million design includes two, two-lane overpass structures constructed on a new alignment east of the existing overpass, one for northbound lanes and one for southbound traffic. A public open house will be held to unveil the preferred design option will be held on Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave. in Brandon. Manitoba Infrastructure has conducted an engineering study to look for innovative design solutions and ensure the project achieves the best possible value for money, the minister said. The provincial and federal governments have announced an estimated $65 million for the project. It is cost shared through the New Building Canada Fund with $45.8 million in provincial tax dollars and $19.1 million in funding from the Government of Canada. Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2021. The existing overpass will remain in operation during construction, with a minimum of one lane in each direction open to traffic. The existing overpass will be demolished once the new structures are opened to traffic. (Province of Manitoba News Feed)

Rodman is the owner/operator of Peak Performance & Athletics in Brandon. Peak Performance & Athletics is high-class training facility featuring 2 squash courts, weight room, boxing team, group training, hot tub, and a steam/dry sauna. Members have 24/7 access. He is also an athlete (boxer), trainer, father, coach and property manager. Nickname: Roddy, Bats, Batman Childhood celebrity crush: Paris Hilton :) Favorite All-Time Wheat King: Randy Ponte, Jordan Tootoo (the bash bro’s!) A film you’d watch again tonight: water boy, Southpaw What movie title best describes your life: Goodwill Hunting, Your dream golfing foursome includes yourself and these three people: Charles Barkley, Wayne Gretzky, Post Malone How would you describe yourself in 3 words: hardworking, problem solver, athletic Cheat day, what's your fast-food guilty pleasure: poutine or pizza (maybe both) What's your go-to song to get pumped up before a fight: Ambition (by meek mills, wale) You've got friends visiting Brandon for the first time, where are you taking them: To the boxing event November 9th Best piece of advice you gave been given: keep your hands up. What accomplishment in your career are you most proud of to date: my gym, (Peak Performance) Most famous person you have met: Roger Mayweather, Evander Holyfield, Virgil Hill, Mike Ferland, Walter Gretzky, Clara Hughes, What’s the last adventure you went on: Mexico Who do you follow on Social Media: Mostly gyms, and other fitness influencers Favorite Disney character: Donald Duck What do you do on your days off: days off? Jk usually catch up on paperwork, or hangout with family and friends What did you learn from your biggest failure: keep trying, don’t quit Would you rather have an AC/DC or a Metallica song stuck in your head: Metallica all day!! What is your greatest strength as a boxer: my strength is my biggest strength :)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Late afternoon on October 10, 2019, members of Brandon Police Service Major Crimes Section, conducted a search warrant at a residence on Dufferin Ave. Located inside the residence was property connected to seven separate thefts, which occurred at Brandon businesses between September 24, 2019 and October 8, 2019. In each of these thefts, the suspect, whose image was caught on video surveillance, stole power tools and electronics. A 36-year-old male was arrested in the residence after he was found hiding in the attic, and lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre. He will appear today on charges of Theft under $5000 X 7, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime as well as outstanding arrest warrants for Theft Under $5000.

Brandon School Division buses will not be operating outside the city of Brandon for Friday October 11, 2019 all day; All in City Brandon School Division schools are open; O’Kelly and Spring Valley Schools are closed; Alexander is open attendance is up to parental discretion.  Buses will be running within the city of Brandon; attendance at schools is at parental discretion where travel is required. Please call your school if you are not going to be attending. Please exercise due caution.

BRANDON, MB – October 10, 2019 – the City of Brandon has proclaimed October 20th to 26th as “Toastmasters Week” in Brandon. This is all in support of District 64 Toastmasters’ “Toastmasters Week” to be celebrated throughout their jurisdiction from October 20 to October 26. During this week Toastmaster Clubs will be hosting open houses, themed meetings, guest nights, and anniversary celebrations, to be capped off with a gathering of representative members at a Toastmasters Leadership Institute to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is the District’s 60th year of service to nearly 100 clubs throughout Manitoba. Last week the Government of Manitoba, Ministry of Education and Training, declared October 20 to 26th as “Toastmasters Week in Manitoba.” Events, news and proclamations are being promoted at this website: https://www.toastmastersweek.com/ Brandon is home to 5 Toastmasters Clubs. Of particular interest this year the SKY-HY Club of Brandon is celebrating 60 years having been among some of the earliest clubs to form in the 1950s. Summit Toastmasters meets Thursdays at 7 am at the Rotary Villas at Crocus Gardens Private Dining Room. SKY-HY Club meets Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at the University of Brandon Clark Hall Room 104 20/20 Club meets Tuesdays at 4:30 pm at Rotary Villas Unit A. Core Communicators meets every second week (the 2nd and 4th Thursday) every month at 12 noon at Studio 78 29 10th street. BLT meets Thursdays at 12 noon at the A.R.McDiarmid Building - Kavanagh Room District 64 Toastmasters – manages the 101 clubs with a total of 1,400 members of Manitoba, North Western Ontario and North Western Minnesota and this year is celebrating 60 years of service. Their mission is to build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence. Toastmasters International - is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 357,000 in more than 16,600 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter. (submitted)