Assiniboine College is the recipient of a $1 million investment through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and an additional $1 million from Research Manitoba. The funding will support the expansion of horticultural applied research capacity to address climate change and food security. As part of the college’s Applied Research Strategy, the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment is consistently working to respond to sector challenges and industry needs. This investment will help the school expand on greenhouse operations, allowing faculty and students to research the roles greenhouses can play in addressing food production, and improve food security. “We are proud to be recognized as a premier applied research institution in Manitoba, and we are grateful for this investment made by CFI’s College Fund and Research Manitoba,” said Assiniboine President, Mark Frison. “This funding will enable Assiniboine to acquire the equipment and build the necessary spaces for our faculty researchers and students to expand on their work and help us in our goal to become a top 50 research college in Canada.” Over recent years, the applied research being conducted at Assiniboine has had significant contributions to advancements in agricultural practices, sustainable horticulture, and environmental stewardship. The research focuses on crop sustainability, pest management, soil health, and clean technologies, addressing industry and regional food production challenges. “The Edwards School is consistently working to address industry demands and challenges we experience at a local and global level,” said Tim Hore, Dean, Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment at Assiniboine College. “Collaborative efforts and support from industry partners help Assiniboine continue to conduct research that will enhance food self-reliance, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.” For more on the applied research being conducted at Assiniboine College, visit Assiniboine.net/appliedresearch. (source: AC News)

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: June 27 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is “WANTED BY POLICE”: Ralph CHIEF FOR Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.  On March 30, 2024, Ralph CHIEF was operating a stolen vehicle and was subsequently stopped by police. CHIEF was arrested and released, however has failed to attend court. CHIEF’s whereabouts are unknown at this time, please contact Brandon crime stoppers with any information. CRIME OF THE WEEK for June 27, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Fraud.  On June 1, 2024, a female reported that her vehicle was broken into and her wallet and contents were stolen. The thief took the stolen bank cards and purchased items at several businesses throughout Brandon. ******************** If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

Manitoba Prosecution Services (MPS) advises that after careful consideration no charges have been authorized against the driver of a passenger bus involved in a collision with a semi-truck at an intersection on the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry on June 15, 2023. Prior to the collision at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Provincial Trunk Highway 5, the driver of the bus stopped before he crossed the westbound lanes at posted stop sign, then proceeded through the median and crossed the eastbound lanes into the path of an oncoming semi-truck. Seventeen people died and the driver of the bus suffered a traumatic brain injury. Following an extensive police investigation, MPS has concluded the available evidence does not meet its charge assessment standard. Further details about the decision are available in the BG-Manitoba_Prosecuton_Services_Clear_Statement-JUS.

On the evening of 2024-06-25, police responded to a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue after receiving a report that a male had entered the store while in possession club that was altered with nails and barbed wire.  The individual was taken into custody without incident and determined to have stolen a set of watches and sunglasses.  A 48-year-old male was lodged at BPS and will appear in court 2024-06-26 for the charge of Robbery.

On 2024-05-15, police received a report from a high school student that they were previously assaulted while in a school bathroom. Investigation determined that a 16-year-old male youth grabbed a 15-year-old male victim by the throat and instructed him to turn over his property, whereby the victim turned over a set of headphones. Suspect and the victim are known to each other and no injuries were sustained to the victim. On 2024-06-24, the suspect youth and guardian attended to BPS whereby the accused was released with conditions to appear in court 2024-09-10 for the charge of Robbery.