August 14, 2019 Brandon, MB – For the 9th year in a row, the Provincial Exhibition has partnered with six Manitoba Co-op’s and five local meat processors to deliver approximately 1500 lbs. of pork from the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair to several Westman food banks and soup kitchens. Provincial Exhibition Honorary Director, Stan Cochrane and his family at Cochrane Stock Farms of Alexander, volunteered to care for the pigs from the pig scrambles at the 2019 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Feed for the animals was donated by Co-op Feeds and western Manitoba Co-op retailers, including Heritage Co-op, Neepawa Gladstone Coop, Valleyview Co-op, and Boundary Co-op. Oak River Quick Freeze, Prairie Rose Meats in Souris, Jarvis Meats in Gladstone, and Killarney Meats donated their processing costs and arranged for delivery to food banks and soup kitchens in their local areas. “The direct connection between the meat processors and the organizations receiving the pork is a special part of this program.” Said Ron Kristjansson, General Manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba “All of the processors have their own relationships with the groups in their area providing a direct connection between the feed suppliers, meat processors and the organizations where the meat is donated.” Kristjansson noted that it takes multiple partners to make this program possible. “Support from partners like the Co-ops, the Deerboine Colony who sold us the pigs at a very reasonable price, and all the meat processors that allow us to use the pigs during the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair for agricultural education and then give back to the entire region that supports us and our events. Groups from Portage la Prairie up through Minnedosa, Souris, Brandon, Killarney, Boissevain, Virden, and right out towards Moosomin, Saskatchewan have benefitted from this program.” (article submitted)

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 8:45 am, police stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of 9th street and found the driver to be suspended. Further investigation revealed that the driver and a passenger were in possession of approximately 2 ounces of cocaine, 12 cell phones and a large amount of cash. One of the cell phones had been reported stolen. A 22-year-old male and a 22-year-old female were arrested and will appear in court on October 17, 2019 on charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking cocaine, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Break and Enter to Shed On August 11, 2019 at approximately 9:45 am, police received a report of a Break and Enter to a shed in the 000 block of Riverheights Dr., which is believed to have occurred within the preceding 24 hours. The shed was believed to have been unlocked. Stolen was a set of golf clubs. Anyone with information regarding this Break and Enter is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service. Break and Enter to Garage On August 11, 2019 just prior to 4:00 pm, police received a report of a Break and Enter to a detached garage in the 300 block of 16th street. The B&E is believed to have occurred between August 8, and the time of report. Suspects entered the garage by prying the door. Stolen was a 40’ extension ladder, 2 skill saws, an electric pole saw, a gas powered chain saw and a lawn mower. Anyone with information regarding this Break and Enter is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service. Break and Enter to Shed On August 11, 2019, shortly before 5:00 pm, police received a report of a Break and Enter to a Shed, which is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on Balsam Cres. Entry was made by the suspects prying the locked latch. Stolen was a blue women’s bicycle, and a Garman 500 Fish Finder. Anyone with information regarding this Break and Enter is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service.

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 5:00 a.m., Police stopped a pickup truck with no licence plates in the 700 Block of 10th ST. A stolen mountain bike was located and recovered from the back of the truck. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody and a further search recovered a stolen chequebook on his person. The 54-year-old male suspect of no fixed address was arrested for two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was lodged at the Correctional Center and is scheduled to appear in Court on Sunday.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On August 8th, a business in the 900 Block of 18th ST north reported a male and female suspect stole a shopping cart full of merchandise valued at over $600.00. The Police investigation identified the suspects and on the evening of August 9th both suspects were located walking in the 200 Block of 9th ST. The 29-year-old male suspect was arrested for Theft Under $5000 and released to attend Court in October. The 29-year-old female suspect was arrested for Theft Under $5000 and was also found to be in Breach of three conditions of a Recognizance. She was lodged at the Brandon Correctional Center and is scheduled to make a Court appearance on Saturday.