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BRANDON, Man. (January 17, 2018)— Assiniboine Community College’s Alumni Association has just announced the four recipients of this year’s alumni awards to be presented at the seventh annual Alumni Advancement Dinner in Brandon on March 8, 2018.  This year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award is Wade Barnes. The award is presented annually to a graduate… January 17, 2018

Manitoba Public Insurance reported a net income of $61.3 million for the nine months of its fiscal year ending November 30, 2017 – an increase of $60.6 million over the same time period last year. This includes net income from the Basic insurance line of business of $11.1 million in the first nine months of… January 15, 2018

Manitoba Justice has appointed two new members to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and selected a new vice-chair. The MHRC is responsible for administering The Human Rights Code in the province, ensuring all Manitobans are treated solely on the basis of personal merit and free from discrimination. John Burchill, a current MHRC member, has… January 15, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 8:20 p.m., Police responded to an alarm at a business in the 1600 Block of 18th Street. Officers observed two individuals inside the building and upon approaching, both suspects attempted to run away. Officers chased the suspects and apprehended them after a short foot pursuit. The suspects were… January 15, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release A 43 year old Brandon man, who resides in the 400 block of 4th St, was arrested as a result of a search warrant being done at his house and the resulting search showing evidence of child pornography. The man was charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Access to Child… January 13, 2018