Brandon Police Service is deeply concerned for the well-being of the staff member injured in the recent incident at Brandon Correctional Centre. Our thoughts are with the individual and his family. On May 5, 2025, at approximately 8:44 PM, Brandon Police Service responded to a report of a stabbing at the Brandon Correctional Centre, located at 375 Veterans Way. A 41-year-old male inmate stabbed a 47-year-old male staff member twice in the back. The injured staff member was transported by ambulance to the Brandon Regional Health Centre. The injuries sustained are considered non-life threatening. The Brandon Police Service Major Crimes Section attended the scene and continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Charges pending include: o Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon o Assault Peace Officer Causing Bodily Harm o Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer This incident is being taken very seriously. Brandon Correctional Centre is working closely with law enforcement and an internal review to examine the circumstances and reinforce safety measures for both staff and inmates has been launched.

Brandon City Council approved revised water and wastewater rates to recover the 2023 water utility deficit, as per the Public Utilities Board (PUB) Order No.42/25 . The amendment was passed on May 5, 2025, ensuring compliance with the PUB order and supporting the financial health of Brandon's Water and Wastewater Utility. More details can be found in this City Council Report. These rates, effective from April 1, 2025, will address the deficit via a $0.064 per cubic meter rate rider over a duration of 5 years and 6 months, concluding in 2030. The revised rate will be reflected on customers’ utility invoices starting this month. The approved rate will result in an increase in the rider recovery from 22.3 cents to 28.7 cents. For an average family of four, consuming 46 cubic meters per quarter, this adjustment translates to an additional $11.78 (1.1%) on the annual water bill, or an increase of $0.99 on their monthly plan. To help residents in managing these costs, the City recommends enrolling in monthly water billing, which offers a 20% discount on the administrative service charge. Additionally, the City of Brandon encourages water and wastewater customers to register for electronic invoices to ensure timely receipt of invoices and avoid any potential disruptions or delays in mail delivery. To enroll in the monthly water payment plan or register for electronic invoices, please visit onlineservices.brandon.ca/updateinfo.aspx. More information on water billing can be found at brandon.ca/water-billing-utilities.

Mischief Under $5000 / Trespassing On May 5th at 8:10PM police received a call of an intoxicated 26-year-old female who just pulled the fire alarm and broke several windows of a business in the 900 block of Rosser Avenue. She had been barred from the property. The female was located and arrested by police in the 1000 block of Lorne Avenue. She was highly intoxicated. She was held in detention cells to be released on an Undertaking once sober. A court date of July 14th, 2025 has been set. Mischief Under $5000 On May 5th at 2:03PM a caller reported a male at Kirkaldy Drive and 18th Street spray painting the sidewalk and roads. Upon police locating the individual, he had also spraypainted a pole. The 26-year-old male was charged with Mischief Under $5000 and later released on an Undertaking. A court date of July 7th, 2025 has been set.

The City of Brandon invites residents, businesses, and organizations to participate in the annual Downtown Spring Community Clean-Up Day on Wed, May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Princess Park.  This event serves as an excellent opportunity for the community to unite and contribute to beautifying our downtown area by removing litter accumulated after the spring thaw. This year’s event has been organized in collaboration with Prairie Mountain Health, The Women’s Resource Centre, Men’s Resource Centre, Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (Ask Auntie & Fresh Start Programs), Brandon Downtown BIZ, and Manitoba Harm Reduction Network. Refreshments including coffee, water, juice boxes, and cookies will be provided. Sunscreen and hand sanitizer will also be available. In addition, prizes will also be awarded for: Best dressed team (pre-register your team here) Most garbage collected Best picture Participants will receive safety vests, gloves, garbage bags, garbage pickers, and sharps containers. Training for proper sharps disposal will be provided. Waiver forms for liability and consent for photographs will be signed upon arrival. Participants will be assigned specific areas to clean, accompanied by a map. For more information, please email housingandwellness@brandon.ca or call 204-729–2120.

Motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian 8:19AM, police and fire responded to a report of a vehicle/pedestrian accident in the parking lot of 510 First Street. Witnesses stated that a truck was reversing into a parking stall and struck a pedestrian walking to a business. The man became trapped under the vehicle and BFES required the “jaws of life” to free him. Ambulance transported a 67 y/o man to the hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries. The hospital admitted him for observation. Members of Brandon Police Traffic Services continue to investigate. Theft Under $5000 Police investigated two unrelated thefts from local businesses. The first occurred May 1st, security downtown reported a cellular phone stolen, the incident was captured on video.  The suspect returned on May 2nd and security contacted police. Members located and arrested a 50 y/o man in connection to this crime. Police later released him from custody with a court date and conditions not to return. The second theft occurred at a business on Victoria Avenue. Staff advised police that on five separate occasions, a man left the store and only paid for some of his merchandise. Police identified a 65 y/o Brandon man through video and his vehicle license plate. He was located and charged with five counts of theft under $5000.00. Police released him from custody with a court date.