Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On July 4th police received a call of a male in the area of Kingston Place who was observed slashing the tires of a vehicle.  The vehicle’s owner confronted the suspect and the suspect threatened to stab the owner with the knife.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival, however after further investigation the identity of the suspect was confirmed.  The 19-year-old male was arrested on Saturday and was later released with a court date of November 26th, charged with Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Uttering Threats and Mischief to property

BOB Mornings with Mike & Matt | 96.1 BOB FM Brandon Brandon Manitoba, September 27th, 2019 – There’s no turning back now. Everyone is gone for the weekend… iHeartRadio Canada’s 96.1 BOB FM is officially thrilled to reveal a brand new way to wake up in the Wheat City! BOB Mornings with Mike & Matt will take over weekday mornings starting Monday, September 30th at 6AM. “What could possibly go wrong?” questioned BOB program director Troy Scott, “who wouldn’t want M & M’s every morning?” Matt Gates joins Mike Lamb in the morning, moving from the drive slot after losing a bet he was pretty sure he’d win. Together Mike and Matt will wake up Westman with hits from 80’s, 90’s and whatever on the historic CKX-FM, the 1st FM stereo station in Manitoba. After Mike & Matt kick off BOB’s broadcasting day, the boys are followed by Amanda Navid on middays, and Darrian Wrightson who has failed upwards to drive from weekends. “We are so excited to be finally sharing a microphone (or two, if the budget is approved) in the mornings together. It’s going to be so much fun, and waking up to go to work with someone who’s already a great friend is a dream come true!” – Mike and Matt.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At 8:50 p.m. Friday, a motor vehicle accident occurred in the 300 block of Russell Street, where a 54-year-old Brandon woman had driven her truck into several parked vehicles. The driver was attempting to flee the scene prior to police arriving, as she was still behind the wheel of the truck and was revving the engine; however, members of the public at the accident scene prevented her from leaving. The female provided samples of her breath well in excess of the legal limit for driving, and is in custody at the Brandon Correctional Centre for release later today when she is sober. She faces charges of driving while impaired by alcohol and driving over the legal limit of 80 mg%. She will appear in Brandon Provincial Court next week.

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release On June 20 of this year, police executed a search warrant at the home of a 55-year-old Brandon male, and seized computers and data storage devices. A forensic search of those devices resulted in the recovery of thousands of images of child pornography. He attended to the Brandon Police Service office on Friday; where police released him from custody on several conditions, including that he have no contact with children and is not to possess any electronic devices. He will appear in court in November.

The week of September 30 – October 4th has been proclaimed by the City of Brandon’s Mayor, Rick Chrest as Indigenous Awareness & Education Week. Throughout the week, staff and students in the Brandon School Division will be participating in various activities and learning opportunities to assist the division with their goals: *All staff and students will be introduced to and/or will re-visit the truth, history and impacts of Canada’s Residential School System; * All staff and students will recognize that we have a shared history and therefore, an opportunity and a responsibility to work together for our shared future; *All staff and students will be able to explain what reconciliation means and why it matters; and * Each school will take action by creating a symbol of our commitment to continuous learning and positive change on our shared journey to achieving reconciliation – Act of Reconciliation; and *All staff and students will have a clear understanding of the significance of Orange Shirt Day. A Tipi installation at the Administration Office will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Senior Administration, Board of Trustees, Indigenous Language Instructors and staff and students from George Fitton School will be joined by members of the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples Council for the official installation and unveiling of the first of three Tipis to be installed on Brandon School Division property. Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:30 pm Location: Brandon School Division Administration Office 1031 – 6th Street, Brandon (Submitted: Brandon School Division)