Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On February 21, 2019, police received a report of a 47-year-old male who was secretly videotaping a female youth within his home. He was originally charged with Voyeurism and Possession of Child Pornography for the videos he took. He appeared in court on April 23, 2019. The youth was unaware that she had been recorded until a family member discovered the images on a computer. Further investigation into the male has since revealed that he had also sexually exploited the female youth within his home, and that he was in possession of additional child pornography images. He will appear in court on September 5, 2019.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 6:45 pm, police received a report of an assault in progress in the area of seventh and McTavish. A verbal altercation turned physical, and escalated quickly. A male and a female were observed punching another male in the head. The female left briefly and retrieved a 4X4 piece of lumber, then handed it to the male who proceeded to swing it at the other male. The male sustained injuries to his head, for which he was treated and released from BRHC. The male who was committing the assault fled upon police arrival. He was pursued on foot and was apprehended a short distance away. The male swung a fist at one of the officers who was attempting to arrest him, and he continued to struggle as members were attempting to handcuff him. The officer did not require medical attention. The 25-year-old female was arrested and will appear in court on September 3, 2019 on charges of assault. The 31-year-old male was lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre and will appear in court today on charges of Assault with a Weapon, Assault PO and Resist Arrest.

Your City of Brandon Sanitation Section would like to make you aware that due to recent changes in the global recycling marketplace, #1 Plastic food containers are NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED in Brandon’s recycling stream. These are the plastic clamshell (hinged) containers most often used to package grocery store greens/fresh produce or pre-made meal items. As the Saskatchewan-based company that markets Brandon’s recyclables will no longer accept #1 Plastic food containers from its customers and there is no capacity at the City of Brandon’s Materials Recovery Facility to stockpile this plastic product, we are asking all residents to immediately stop placing them in their blue-lidded recycling carts and to place them as garbage in their black-lidded refuse carts ONLY until further notice. (PLEASE NOTE: This change in programming does not apply to #1 Plastic beverage containers – these are still an accepted material within the City of Brandon’s recycling diversion program!) While these clamshell products remain available for purchase in the local economy, we are encouraging consumers to consider the changing recycling landscape before making their purchases, or to find different ways of re-using this purchased plastic to keep it out of the refuse stream. Management and staff with the City of Brandon Sanitation Section thank all residents in advance for their cooperation as it responds to changes in the global recycling marketplace. More information about the City of Brandon’s recycling diversion program can be found at www.brandon.ca. (Submitted:City of Brandon)

Entrepreneur Geoff Gregoire answers 20 questions in this installment of Community Connection. Geoff, along with his brother Tim, is the owner of Contractor's Corner Design Centre. He also owns the Pelican Campground & Lounge. Sopranos or Seinfeld:  Neither, sports center or The Profit, Billionaire Buyer  Would people consider yourself a good athlete:  Id say I used to be Best business decision: Contractors Corner, but Pelican Lake is becoming a close second quickly. Worst business decision:  The unsuccessful ones  If you had a private plane for one day and you could take 5 people on a trip, who would they be:  Grandma, Mom, Dad, Tim, Corlee Do you recycle:  Yes, Mom & Grams would be very upset if I didn't What is the one food you could never give up:  Wings or Pizza Who works harder you or your brother:  We are a team, but outside that I'll say me   Have you ever taken advice from anyone, and if so who: Grandpa Keith  Biggest role model:  Grandpa and Grandma Blight  Trump or Biden: Trump  Does anything excite you:  Not Really, but if I had to pick something id say success excites me. Weird travel habits:  I like my travels to include golf Describe your dad in one word:  Role Model  What will you be famous for:  Working too much, trying to run too many businesses   What annoys you:  People who cant think and plan ahead  Do you live your life by any quotes:  Work Hard, Play Harder; Your only as good as your team  Favorite Wheat King player of all time, and you can’t say Scott Glennie: Ryan Craig  Would you go to a foreign country alone: No  Go to meal at Joe Beeverz:  Wings

The Manitoba RCMP believe Derek Whisenand, currently wanted for murder in Texas, may have crossed illegally into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba. The 27-year old male may be armed and is considered dangerous.  He is described as as Caucasian, 6’ tall, 230 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. RCMP have issued a Canada wide warrant for his arrest. They say he may be travelling with a large mixed breed dog, possibly a mix of a German Shepard and pit bull or boxer, brindle in color. Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911 or the RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team at 204-324-9177 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.