Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon is currently accepting public feedback on a pair of site options for the installation of a single monopole tower for a private radio network to be used by employees within its Operational Services Division. The City of Brandon delivers a wide range of programs and services to the community via its Operational Services Division, more specifically the frontline services provided by Brandon Transit, the Sanitation, Sewer and Water, and Streets and Roads Sections of the Public Works Department, and the Parks and In-City Maintenance Sections of the Community Services Department. In order to ensure its employees can safely communicate while conducting their work at locations across the community, the City of Brandon is proposing to create a cost-effective private radio network. In order to accommodate this technology, the City is proposing to install a total of one (1) radio monopole at one (1) of following municipally-owned locations: on the south side grounds adjacent to Brandon City Hall (410-9th Street), or on the southwest grounds at the rear of the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex (638 Princess Avenue). Typically, the overall height of such a monopole is approximately 120 feet. The project is anticipated to lower the City of Brandon’s radio communications costs and have an approximate payback of 3 to 4 years on an expected 15-year life cycle. Public Feedback on the proposed location options will be accepted between November 13th, 2018 and December 12th, 2018, via the following methods (all questions or comments will be responded to within 60 days): Email – feedback@brandon.ca Telephone – 204-729-2238 Letter Mail - Jason Kelusky, Manager of Information Technology, City of Brandon, 410 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A2 A come-and-go public open house will also be held on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. within the Brandon Design Studio Space of the Brandon Cultural Resource Centre at the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex (638 Princess Avenue, East Entrance). Interested community members are encouraged to attend to view visual renderings of the proposed location options, see the project plans, ask questions, and provide feedback. If an individual is unable to attend, but has specific questions about the proposed project, they may email feedback@brandon.ca. For additional information about monopole systems, visit the Government of Canada website at www.ic.gc.ca/towers.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release Police received a report that an unlocked garage was unlawfully entered in the 1000blk of 1ststreet.  No damage was done however a blue Classic Cruiser style bicycle has been stolen.  This incident is still under investigation. A 42 year old male has been arrested after police received a report that he had broke into a residence on Evergreen Place.  The male who was under the influence of Meth was located in the area with items stolen from the residence.  The male will appear in court November 17, 2018.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On Thursday, Police received a report of Break, Enter and Theft to a residence in the 2700 block of Lorne Avenue. The complainant said when they arrived home and found someone had broken into the residence and ransacked through the bedrooms. Stolen was a jewelry box containing 3 Pandora bracelets, 3 Tiffany’s bracelets, Mexican silver jewelry worth approximately $15000. Police continue to investigate.

The newly created Brandon Food Council is seeking twelve members to help achieve its vision of a sustainable food system. First envisioned in the Brandon Food Charter and coordinated by Food Matters Manitoba, the Brandon Food Council will be tasked with developing a community food strategy, building partnerships between food systems stakeholders, supporting community projects, enhancing public engagement and education, and advocating for solutions to food insecurity. The Brandon Food Council has received broad support from both community members and city hall. Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation and the City of Brandon Poverty committee have been leading champions. “It is truly exciting to see this initiative finally come to fruition after so much hard work, dedication, and collaboration. This is such a great opportunity to bring Brandon together to collectively work towards a sustainable and just food system” – Jan Chaboyer, City Councillor and Member of the City of Brandon Poverty Committee. Available positions include six general members who are residents of Brandon, and six representatives from community groups or networks connected to food security, food production, food business, community health, youth services and food systems research. “The goal is to ensure that members represent the diversity of food systems stakeholders and includes equitable representation of underrepresented groups,” Carly Gasparini, Executive Director of Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. Those who identify as Indigenous, youth (age 16-30), newcomers or refugees, elders or seniors, persons with disabilities, and those with lived experience of food insecurity are encouraged to apply. Members will meet every second month. Membership terms are 2 years with possibility of renewal. Applications can be completed online at http://bit.ly/BrandonFoodCouncil, or by filling out an application form at the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation Offices at City Hall (410-9th, Main Floor). Applications are due by 4:30pm on November 30, 2018.

Thursday afternoon, RCMP and Brandon Firefighter/Paramedics responded to the intersection of Highway #1 and Highway #468 for single-vehicle crash involving a trailer. It appeared as though the vehicle left the highway and drove into the median, before coming back up onto the roadway. The result was a toppled U-Haul trailer, and both the vehicle and trailer facing east in the westbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident.  Photos by Liam Pattison Photography.