Brandon University names new president
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Brandon University enters a new era today, as Dr. David Docherty assumes the reins as President and Vice-Chancellor. “It is a true honour to walk up the historic steps of Clark Hall to the Office of the President today, and a very real pleasure to begin my term as President surrounded by the energy and…
Two-Vehicle Crash Near Airport
During the noon hour on Wednesday, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services and RCMP responded to the intersection of Highway #10 and Sandison Road for a two-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, at least one of the vehicles involved had heavy front-end damage. Traffic was impacted, and slowed to an almost standstill along Highway #10 as emergency crews…
Three people lodged at BCC under Intoxicated Person Detention Act
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Intoxicated Persons Detention Act On April 30th, 2019, at 9:21 pm, police located a 50 year old man from Winnipeg passed on in the 000 blk of 8th Street. The man was lodged at BCC and will be released when sober. Intoxicated Persons Detention Act On April 30th, 2019,…
Inmate charged after allegedly stabbing another inmate
Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 29th, 2019, at 9:35 am, police responded to a stabbing complaint at the Brandon Correctional Centre. It was alleged that one inmate had stabbed another inmate with a home fashioned edged weapon. The victim was sent to hospital with a non-life threatening wound. Police charged a 21…
Westman Journal ceases operation
According to an article on their web site, the Westman Journal is ceasing operations effective immediately. The article goes on to state "General business decline has made it impossible to justify keeping the operation open". The Westman Journal has been a weekly newspaper serving the Westman area for the past 17-years.
