Brandon East MLA Len Isleifson and Brandon West MLA Reg Helwer today announced that the Manitoba Government is investing in services that support newcomers in our city. Manitoba Education and Training is investing up to $3.1 million in newcomer support services across the province. This funding is a re-investment of revenue generated by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program application fees. In the City of Brandon, this includes funding for Brandon School Division programs that support older refugee youth. “I am pleased that our Progressive Conservative government is investing in services that help newcomers build a better life here in our region,” said Isleifson.  “Immigration is a driver of economic growth and directly benefits our community. These investments will further enhance the services that newcomers depend on,” added Helwer. For more information on the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, please visit www.immigratemanitoba.com.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 11, 2019, at 7:18am police were called to a residence in the 000’ block of Willowdale Cres for a noise complaint. Officers attended and the residents quieted down. At 10:25am police were called back to the residence as there were further noise complaints. A 28 year old Brandon woman was found intoxicated and uncooperative with police. She was arrested for breach of the peace. A search of her person incidental to arrest revealed she was in possession of a quantity of cocaine. She was lodged at BCC to be released when sober for court on June 13, 2019.

On April 13th, 2019, the Keystone Centre will be filled with approximately 170 tables offering unique items as part of Brandon's Largest Garage Sale - Spring Edition. The event hosted by United Way of Brandon & District will see vendors setup inside the Manitoba Room and UCT Pavilion. There will be tons of treasures to find including household items, furniture, collectibles, sporting goods, clothing, toys and more. Admission to the event is $2.00 for those 12 and over. The United Way Spring Garage Sale gets underway at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 3:00 p.m.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 10, 2019, at 1:28am police conducted a pedestrian check in the 300’ block of 6th Street. A 13 year old Brandon female was arrested on the strength of a warrant for theft of motor vehicle, fail to comply with undertaking x4, and failing to appear for ident. She was also in breach of a 10pm curfew. She was lodged at BCC for court in the morning.

Source:Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 8, 2019, at 5:50pm, police responded to a call of gunshots in the 800 block of Brandon Ave. Police located an 18 year old male from Winnipeg and a 22 year old Brandon male in the area. It appears while sitting in a vehicle in the 800 blk Brandon Ave, they had an altercation with two other males, they were pepper sprayed and then one of the males in the vehicle produced a sawed off shotgun and fired at the males on foot who then fled before police arrival. At this time it is unknown if the males on foot were injured in the shooting. Both males will appear in court this morning. Police continue to investigate.