Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has committed $35,000.00 per year for the next 3 years to Food for Thought – Brandon’s Breakfast & Snack Program for Kids. The cheque presentation was made earlier today at the Funding Announcement Kickoff Assembly held at George Fitton School. 18 schools in the Brandon & Shilo area are part of this very important program. The program ensures that every student has an opportunity to each a healthy breakfast, snack or lunch at school every day. No child should have to attend school hungry. Additional information at https://brandonsfoodforthought.com 

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 19, 2019, as a result of investigation into several firearms offences, police conducted a search warrant of a residence on E. Fotheringham Drive. Due to the nature of the incident the police services tactical unit was deployed to execute the search warrant. Located during the search was a long gun and various firearms parts. A 31 year old Brandon man was charged for unauthorized possession of firearms, possession of firearms contrary to a prohibition order, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and breach of undertaking. He was held in custody to appear in court on March 20, 2019. A 32 year old Brandon woman was charged for unauthorized possession of firearms. She was released for court on May 16, 2019.

The City of Brandon and the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation (BDDC) are currently looking for input on what is working/not working in regards to parking in downtown Brandon, as well as what the community feels might work better. With recent investment in the downtown creating positive momentum, the City and the BDDC want to ensure any increased demand for parking resulting from increased traffic in the downtown can be addressed. Potential improvements could include changing the permitted parking time limits on Rosser Avenue, expanding angled parking, changing the cost to park downtown, and installing electronic parking meters. In addition to reaching out to downtown stakeholders and businesses, an online survey has been launched for the general public to provide feedback on downtown’s current and potential parking landscape. Survey responses will be accepted until end of day on Wednesday, April 3rd. Paper versions of the survey are also available for pick-up and drop-off at the Economic Development Brandon or Brandon Downtown Development Corporation offices at Brandon City Hall (410-9th Street). The City of Brandon encourages all members of the public, whether they travel downtown or not, to fill out the short survey to ensure that any recommendations made to Brandon City Council reflect the current appetite of downtown businesses, residents, visitors and the public alike.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On March 18th, 2019 at 9:14 am police responded to a complaint at a restaurant in the South end of Brandon where a male had left the restaurant without paying for his meal. The 33 year old Brandon man was located a short distance away and was also found to be wanted for a Breach of Probation. At the time of his arrest the man had property on him that was the subject of an investigation by Souris RCMP. The man was lodged at BCC and will appear in Brandon Court on March 19th, 2019.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A 30 year old Brandon woman was arrested on Saturday and is charged with two counts of Using a Forged Document.  The woman is alleged to have cashed two forged cheques by depositing them electronically.  She will appear in court in May.