Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon’s Sanitation Section is pleased to inform the public that its popular Green Cart Program will begin for another season on Tuesday, April 30th. Once underway, weekly pick-up will be maintained through to early November, weather-dependant. All collection days will coincide with a household’s regular refuse and recycling pick-up day. Program participants are reminded to have their Green Cart out for pick-up no later than 6 a.m. on their scheduled pick-up day and to only use compostable plastic bags or kraft paper bags as bin liners. Participants are also encouraged to rinse their Green Cart out regularly to avoid compost residues or odors. A refresher on the City of Brandon’s Green Cart Program and what organic materials are and are not accepted can be found here. A particular reminder that pet droppings should be double-bagged and placed into the appropriate refuse bins ONLY and NOT into Green Carts. Program registration remains open for eligible residents of single-family homes or multi-family complexes of six (6) units or less. As per the voluntary program, multi-family properties of up to six (6) units are eligible to receive one Green Cart to be shared amongst all units. Residents are encouraged to register online at http://www.brandon.ca/sanitation/collection/green-cart-program/green-cart-program-signup. If you have any questions regarding the Green Cart Program, please send an email to greencart@brandon.ca or call the City of Brandon’s Sanitation Section directly at 204-729-2281. Current members of the program who do not wish to retain a Green Bin can also contact the Sanitation Section to have their bins removed at no cost. As always, the public can also access any one of the City’s compost drop-off depots listed here or can take their Green Cart directly to the Eastview Landfill. Summer hours at the Eastview Landfill are now in effect and can be found at http://www.brandon.ca/sanitation/landfill/landfill-overview. Source: City of Brand Public Notice

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Between March 30 2019 and April 3rd 2019 a 24 year old Brandon Male had stolen a credit card belonging to family members and made over $300.00 worth of unauthorized purchases. The male turned himself into police on 15 April 2019 and was released for court on June 10 2019.

Local radio personality Steve Antaya, a presence on Brandon radio for 40 years, announced his retirement today on his Facebook page. Many of you may know Steve as the legendary voice of Swap 'N' Shop on Q Country. Additionally, he has provided listeners with timely local news when major events impacted our city and region. Steve also was an Advisor to ACC's Interactive Media Arts Program. According to his Facebook post he is looking forward to a new chapter in his life including finding something new he loves as much as radio. His last day at Q Country is May 3. Best of luck in your retirement Steve, from everyone here at bdnmb.ca.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On April 14, 2019 at 7:57 pm police were called to a business in the 300 block of 10th Street. A 26 year old Brandon male was located with an upper body injury. He provided a false name to police and was found to have a Winnipeg Police Service Warrant of arrest for Breach of Probation. He was also combative with police upon arrest and found to have methamphetamine in his possession. He will appear in court in the morning.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Between February 15 and March 16, 2019 Police received several calls of a male stealing liquor from the MLCC located in the 3400 block of Victoria Ave.  On one of these occasions, staff members in the store confronted the suspect in an attempt to stop the thief.  The suspect raised one of the stolen bottles in a threatening manner displaying an intent and willingness to use it as a weapon against the employees.  The suspect has now been identified from in store video and on Saturday the 15 year old male from Winnipeg was charged for the thefts as well as robbery.  He will appear in court on May 14th in Brandon.