Local News

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At 7:06 p.m. Police received a call from a pizza delivery driver from a business in Brandon indicating his vehicle, a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero had just been stolen from the 400 Block of 8th street. A description of the female suspect was provided and Police were able to locate the… July 25, 2018

Virden RCMP are treating the death of a 31-year-old man as a homicide.  On July 21, Virden RCMP responded to a call of a male in medical distress at a residence in the community at approximately 1:15 p.m.  Upon arrival Officers noticed the victim had injuries consistent with being in an altercation and there were several people… July 24, 2018

The Manitoba government has issued a request for pre-qualifications (RFPQ) to expand opportunities for retail cannabis stores in the province, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “To help eliminate the black market, our goal within two years of legalization is for 90 per cent of Manitobans to be able to access legal… July 23, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 6:18 p.m., Sunday evening Police received a report that a 22-year-old male had just been bear sprayed at a residence in the 100 Block of 17th street. The male suspect was eventually located and charged with Assault with a Weapon, Possess a Prohibited Weapon, Possessions of a Weapon… July 23, 2018

For many of us our pets are without a doubt a key part of our homes.  When they go missing, what do you do to locate them other than put up posters on community billboards or local message forums? Now, you have the option of contacting the BALA (Brandon Area Lost Animals) for assistance. Brandon… July 23, 2018