1 in 5 Canadians are living with a mental health problem at any one time, and nearly half of the population will experience some type of illness by age 40. Mental illness is also the leading cause of work disability, affecting almost seven million working age adults. Career Connections Inc has invited #belllets talk ambassador #sicknotweak founder Michael Landsberg, who helps people understand that mental illness is a sickness, not a weakness, and creates community around the subject of mental health. On Thursday October 3rd @ 5:30 p.m. at the Victoria Inn Brandon in support of Mental Health in the Workplace, Career Connections Inc will be hosting an Evening Gala. “Imagine if you had the power to change lives just by talking. Imagine if you knew you could save lives by simply telling your story … Together, we can change the stigma that surrounds this disease.” — Michael Landsberg, CTV News During the evening Career Connections Inc. will be presenting the “Inclusive Employer Awards” as part of “Disability Employment Awareness Month. Career Connections Inc is available to support anyone who is experiencing a mental illness whether they’re are currently employed, newly employed, job searching or re entering the workforce. We hope that through our supports we can help reduce the cost of losses related to turnover, absenteeism, and presenteeism which is currently costing business’ over 20 billion annually. For Tickets and/ or sponsorship opportunities please contact Tracy Williams or Brianne Roblin at 204.728.9594 or by email twilliams@cciwestman.ca broblin@cciwetsman.ca

Bruce Luebke is currently the Communications and Content Coordinator for Sunrise Credit Union as well as the South Centre Councillor for the City of Brandon. Who was your childhood celebrity crush: Alyssa Milano First Job: Field labourer for neighbour’s potato harvest when I was 14. Three apps you cannot live without: theScore, The Athletic, Calendar What movie title best describes your life: As Good as it Gets Your dream golfing foursome includes yourself and these three former Brandon Wheat Kings: Ron Popplestone, Kelly McCrimmon, Bob Cornell If you were trying out for Canadian Idol, what would be your go-to song: Baby Shark or Mahna Mahna What do you do on your days off: Usually play catch-up, whether that’s returning emails or phone calls, yard work, house work, etc. Sometimes, head out of town to a rural community and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. What’s your go-to meal when cooking: Anything breakfast related or Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta Which of the following TV shows do you believe you have the best odds of winning: Survivor, Big Brother, The Voice, Guys Grocery Games, American Ninja Warrior, Project Runway or Alone: I don’t watch any of those shows, but I’d have to say Guys Grocery Games. It’d probably be The Voice if I didn’t have to sing. What’s the last adventure you went on: I attended Softball Canada’s Blue Convention this past April. Aside from that, likely a ‘guys’ trip to Minneapolis to watch the Twins play a couple of years ago. You’ve got friends visiting Brandon for the first time, where are you taking them: Depends on the time of year, but maybe to a Wheat Kings’ game and then to a non-chain restaurant or lounge like Joe Beeverz or Prairie Firehouse. What’s the best thing that happened to you last week: Getting birthday greetings on social media platforms or via texts or phone calls. Makes you realize how many people you’ve had some type contact or influence on during your life. Best tilt you had the opportunity to call during your time as the voice of the Wheat Kings: Simultaneous Wade Belak vs. Chris Dingman and Chris McAllister vs. Colin Cloutier off the opening faceoff in Saskatoon. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you: I sought out counselling for depression and anxiety a few months after leaving the broadcast industry.  Describe Brandon in one word: Welcoming Your fast food guilty pleasure: Taco Bell or Taco Time You have just won $100,000. What do you spend it on: Paying off my debt(s) and then, if there was any left over, a sports-themed trip of some sort. A movie you were forced to watch over and over again on the bus during those long road trips that you never want to see again: Fargo Apart from loved ones, what’s your most treasured possession: My 1971 Chevelle Malibu Best piece of advice you have been given: You have two ears and one mouth so you should listen twice as much as you talk

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.