Theft Under $5000 On March 19th at approximately 1:30PM a store from the Corral Centre called regarding a male actively stealing items. Police located and arrested the 41-year-old male who had stolen $180.90 worth of merchandise. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date of May 26th, 2025. Theft Under $5000 On March 10th an individual stole merchandise valued at $60 from a store located in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. Video surveillance was obtained. On March 19th the individual attended BPS. The 17-year-old female was arrested, charged and later released via Undertaking with a court date of May 20th, 2025. Theft Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Undertaking On March 19th Police were notified of a theft at a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue. A male had stolen approximately $200 worth of merchandise and fled on foot. Several hours later a pedestrian stop initiated with a suspect matching the description was conducted near 7th Street and Rosser Avenue. Search incident to arrest resulted in the recovery of merchandise from the store. The individual was on an Undertaking not to attend the store. The 38-year-old male was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court in the morning on March 20th, 2025.

The City of Brandon is pleased to announce the successful completion of a new four-year agreement with CUPE Local 69 Union. This agreement, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024, and extending through to Dec. 31, 2027, includes an annual wage increase of 2.5%. “This newly formed agreement is not solely about wages — it is about ensuring continued delivery of exceptional services to residents, shares City of Brandon Human Resources Director Lola Oyeladun. “An engaged workforce translates to higher service quality, improved efficiency, and a stronger sense of community pride. Our employees are truly the cornerstone of the services provided to its residents.” Oyeladun adds, “This agreement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for all city employees. Strategic compensation adjustments have been implemented to reinforce our organization as an Employer of Choice while ensuring responsible financial management. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the negotiation teams for their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment throughout the negotiation process.” Through continued investment and collaboration across the City of Brandon, we are not only enhancing the capabilities of our current workforce but also positioning the City to attract new talent interested in fulfilling careers in public service. Individuals ranging from high school students to skilled professionals are invited to explore the opportunities available and join a team that values their contributions. Current opportunities can be found online at jobbank.brandon.ca. CUPE Local 69 members ratified the collective agreement on Mar. 4, 2025, and Brandon City Council approved it on Mar. 17. CUPE Local 69 represents 233 permanent and 79 temporary employees in Brandon.

On March 18th at 7:37PM Police received a call of a male on a street in the 400 block of 21st Street wearing a ski mask, dressed all in black, with a machete in his hand. The suspect fled the area, was followed, and was taken into custody by Police at 23rd and Rosser Avenue. Upon arrest, the accused was found to be in possession of an open extendable baton, a long-handled spade modified to be a weapon (what was reported to be a machete), and a can of bear spray.  The 19-year-old male was returned to BPS, processed, and released to his mother on an Undertaking with a court date of May 27th, 2025. The male was also charged for Possessing a Weapon from a previous incident on March 15th, 2025.

The 14th annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign is live and CAA Manitoba wants citizens to voice their concerns and nominate the roads they want to see fixed. “Our research shows that 96 per cent of Manitobans are concerned about the state of our roads,” says Ewald Friesen, manager government relations at CAA Manitoba, “the CAA Worst Roads campaign gives Manitobans a voice in highlighting the roads they believe are in need of repair which provides a valuable snapshot to decision-makers.” A recent survey conducted by CAA Manitoba found that more than half of respondents have experienced vehicle damage because of poor roads. Eighty per cent paying out of pocket to repair them – up ten per cent from last year, only five per cent filing a claim with MPI - down 11 per cent from 2024. Eight per cent of Manitobans forwent repairs altogether. According to the survey, poor road conditions, especially potholes and sunken sewer grates, are causing significant vehicle damage and increasing out-of-pocket repair costs for drivers. “Many Manitobans are experiencing the effects of the rise in the cost of living, including having to delay vehicle repairs. This makes investing in our roads and infrastructure more crucial than ever,” says Friesen. “We understand that consumers are being cautious with their spending, and many choose to keep their cars longer instead of purchasing new ones and stretching an already strained family budget." The damage caused to a vehicle by hitting a pothole can cost anywhere from $300 to $6,000, depending on the make and model of the car. The survey found that almost half of respondents paid between $500 to $1,999 to repair their vehicle, with an average cost of $882. "CAA Worst Roads campaign is a platform that gives Manitobans an opportunity to speak up and helps the different levels of government understand what roads are pain points for their constituents,” says Friesen. “We know the campaign works because we see governments prioritize budgets and move up road repairs every year after appearing on the CAA Worst Roads list,” adds Friesen. “This includes last year’s winner, 18th Street in Brandon, where we saw a swift, coordinated response between the municipality and the province.” Manitobans can nominate any road for issues ranging from congestion, potholes, poor road signs and the timing of traffic lights to pedestrian and cycling safety. “Nearly 60 per cent of those who have ever participated in the campaign believe that nominating a road could result in the repair of it,” shares Friesen, “CAA Manitoba is calling on all road users to nominate the roads they believe need attention to help make our roads safer and show decision-makers what roadway improvements are important to Manitobans.” Nominations for the Worst Roads campaign can be submitted online at www.caaworstroads.com starting March 18 until April 11. Once the nominations are collected, CAA Manitoba will compile a list of the top 10 worst roads in the province, which will be announced to the public. CAA conducted an online survey with 1,014 CAA Manitoba Members between January 6 to 14, 2025. Based on the sample size and the confidence level (95 per cent), the margin of error for this study was +/-3 per cent.

Robbery With Violence On March 16th at 2:38PM Police were called to a business in the 3400 block of Victoria Avenue. A male had entered the store, put merchandise in a bag and when confronted by staff, the male kicked the staff member and left. Video footage was obtained, and Police identified the 26-year-old male. Police soon after located the male in the 3600 block of Victoria Avenue. He was arrested, held in detention cells and will attend court on March 17th, 2025. Breach of Peace On March 16th at 1:40PM 911 received multiple calls from the same anonymous female caller stating someone was trying to blow up her house and a woman was sprinkling explosive powder on her property. A search associated the address and phone # to a 46-year-old female. Police attended the address in the 200 block of 4th Street. The intoxicated by drug female was found and Police ensured the claims were unfounded. She was arrested, medically cleared and held in detention cells. She will be released once sober.