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Brandon, MB – With the current unseasonably dry conditions being experienced in Brandon, officials with Brandon Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind residents of the City’s strict burning policies. As per City of Brandon Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 7200, the only open burning allowed within the City of Brandon is that within fire… May 18, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 6:30 p.m., Police received a report that a boy was being chased by other children near a school on Queens Avenue. Officers located the children and learned that during the dispute one of the boys pulled out a can of “bear spray”. The 14-year-old male youth was arrested… May 17, 2018

The City of Brandon is inviting the community to view conceptual designs for an active transportation/pedestrian corridor proposed to take the place of the former 8th Street vehicle bridge at a public open house.  The open house will be held on Thursday, May 17th (3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.) at the North End Community Centre. If… May 16, 2018

The Manitoba government introduced Bill 29 – the wildlife amendment act (safe hunting and shared management), which would create a safer and more ethical hunting environment for all Manitobans, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires announced today. “We have seen deaths, serious injuries and far too many close calls as a result of unsafe night hunting… May 16, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release Canada Road Safety Week is an enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. This year’s campaign will run from May 15th to May 21st with a focus on behaviours that put drivers, passengers, pedestrians and… May 16, 2018