Local News

Emergency crews and Manitoba Hydro crews were kept busy throughout Wednesday as multiple calls came in for downed power lines, likely due to the large dump of wet snow. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of downed power lines in the back lane between Queens Ave and Aster Cres near Meadows School. Downed power… October 3, 2018

Source: Province of Manitoba News Release Twelve new members have been appointed to Manitoba’s Mental Health Review Board, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “By providing oversight for decisions relating to the admission and treatment of psychiatric patients, the Mental Health Review Board performs a valuable service for Manitoba’s health-care system,”… October 3, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release Operation Impact is a national public awareness campaign set to take place over the Thanksgiving weekend, from October 5th – 8th 2018. This year’s theme is Drive to Save Lives and will once again the focus will be on the behaviours drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk: impaired driving,… October 3, 2018

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1:12pm, Police conducted a pedestrian check of a male in the 400 block of College Avenue. The male was checked as a result of an ongoing drug investigation. During the check, he was found to be in possession of approximately 30 grams of methamphetamines,… October 3, 2018

Source:  Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Manitoba Facebook **UPDATED**  Jessica Chartier and her children have been safely located in St. Albert, Alberta. Manitoba RCMP would like to thank the media, St.Albert RCMP and the public for their assistance. Jessica Chartier has been arrested and is facing charges in relation to this matter. On September 28,… October 2, 2018