Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release At 1130 pm on Friday night, a vehicle that had inactive registration was stopped in the 200 block of 27thSt.  The male driver was on a recognizance order with a condition to not communicate with a female passenger.  He was arrested for that breach and the vehicle was searched incident to arrest.  A syringe full of methamphetamine was found in bag held by the female, but was determined to belong to the male driver.  Further search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a loaded .45 calibre handgun and a small case containing other ammunition.  The firearm was stolen from a home in Dauphin in 2016. A 35 year old man from Hartney was arrested and lodged at Brandon Correctional Center. He will appear in court on Saturday morning charged with Breach of Recognizance x 2, Careless Transportation of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possess Firearm knowing it is Unauthorized, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Vehicle, Possess a Loaded Restricted Firearm, Possess Weapon obtained by Crime, Possession of Methamphetaming (CDSA).

Late afternoon on Friday, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the 500 block of Middleton Ave for a garbage truck on fire, inside of a structure. A garbage truck was on fire inside the business, but it was able to be backed out into the business's lot to protect the structure. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the garbage truck, and immediately started fire suppression efforts. Workers were able to empty the truck's load onto the ground to allow firefighter/paramedics to gain access to the fire. Crews used a combination of water and foam to help douse the flames in the burning trash. There appeared to be no damage caused to the structure, and there were no reports of injuries. Fire crews cleared within approximately one hour.  Photos by Liam Pattison Photography.

Blair McDonald is never scared of a challenge. BDNMB had a chance to speak with Blair today about his new massage therapy business MyoFix. One question that comes to mind right away Blair, are you worried about the competitive landscape your industry has?  "No not at all I am confident not only in my business skills but also my customer service..ask NHL / AHL players like Ryan White or Zach Whitecloud what I have done to help them". So, you are doing things differently?  "My approach and focus on relief of pain and correcting posture is number 1 to me". Why do this Blair?  "When I was 15 I had lots of back and disk issues so I want to look after people and help them with the same problems". This is early in the process but any thoughts of getting bigger or expansion?  "Yeah I can expand if I find the right person or people to carry my vision". How are you getting the word out about your business?  "For now online marketing like Facebook and Instagram and a website will come in the next few months but for now I am using only online platforms". Some quotes from his clients. “I first started at MyoFix in the summer during a very important off-season before my first professional hockey season. Looking after my body in the gym, kitchen, and at the rink are all vital to longevity and success, but so is recovery away from all that. Blair helped my body recover from the grueling weeks of training and be prepared for skating, training, or just a recovery day or weekend” - Zach Whitecloud “MyoFix was a crucial part of my last off-season, it kept me pain-free and running at 100%. I’m so happy I found Blair to give me that extra edge during the intense summer months of training” - Jayce Hawryluk Of note, MyoFix will issue receipts for people that have coverage as he is accredited to provide this service. For more information call 2047247593 or visit him at 158 - 8th Street or https://www.facebook.com/myofixtherapy

Source:  Branden Police Service Media Release On January 10th, 2019 at 1:54 pm, police conducted a traffic stop and while taking to the 31 year old woman of No Fixed Address, the woman took out a cell phone from her pocket to answer a call. The woman was on a Court Ordered condition at the time not to possess a cell phone and was arrested for a breach of her Court Order. During a search of her person police located a quantity of Meth and was subsequently lodged at BCC to appear in Brandon Court on January 11th, 2019.

Brandon will be a hub for the study of the geosciences in Western Canada this week as Brandon University (BU) students host the Western Inter-University Geosciences Conference (WIUGC). The Department of Geology at BU is bringing the annual student-run conference to Brandon for the first time, with the event beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 9 and concluding on Saturday, Jan. 12. The conference will be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, with some events taking place at BU. Students from across Western Canada will be joined by industry representatives to share their research and ideas related to geology, geophysics and geoengineering. The WIUGC will also feature workshops where students can develop their technical skills, guest lectures, an industry fair and social events. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Keith Barron, an exploration geologist with over 35 years of experience. Dr. Barron was a co-founder of Aurelian Resources Inc., which made the Fruta del Norte gold discovery in Ecuador in 2006. Dr. Barron is currently the Chairman and CEO of Arania Resources Ltd., which he also founded. In 2008, he was the recipient of the Thayer Lindsley International Discovery Award for his role in the discovery of the Fruta del Norte deposit and he was named Mining Man of the Year by the publication Northern Miner. An impressive list of guest speakers also includes a member of the BU Faculty of Science. Dr. David Greenwood of the Department of Biology will discuss the paleobotany of British Columbia, emphasizing the work of undergraduate and graduate students on his team. More information on the event can be found at WIUGC2019.com.