Ten police officers from across Manitoba have received Excellence in Law Enforcement awards in recognition of outstanding contributions to their communities and police services, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today. “These officers have demonstrated exceptional dedication to public safety in their communities and it is an honour to present them with these awards,” said Cullen.  “Their dedication has made a real difference in the lives of Manitobans, helping to keep our communities safe.” The awards were presented yesterday evening at the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police Excellence in Policing Awards dinner.  This year’s recipients are: •    Staff Sgt. Douglas Ashton, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP); •    Cpl. Brock Carson, RCMP; •    Const. Julie Coté, RCMP; •    Insp. David Dalal, Winnipeg Police Service (WPS); •    Insp. Greg Hebert, Brandon Police Service (BPS); •    Cpl. John Hurley, RCMP; •    Special Const. Ryan Jack Linklater, RCMP; •    Det. Moazzodin Sadr, WPS; •    Const. Christopher Stupak, BPS; and •    Sgt. George William Whelan, RCMP “Congratulations to these officers for their outstanding service to Manitobans,” said RCMP Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody, president of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police.  “Police work is hard work, and these officers have taken it above and beyond when it comes to community safety and engagement.  I am proud to call these officers colleagues.” The Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards were established by the provincial government to recognize extraordinary efforts by police officers in Manitoba.  Award recipients are selected by a committee with representatives from BPS, RCMP, WPS and Manitoba Justice. More than 150 police officers have received this award to recognize their contributions to their communities, police service or the betterment of law enforcement in Manitoba

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On 17 November 2018, police began investigating a report of inappropriate touching that occurred at a night club in Brandon. On 21 November 2018, police arrested the 38 year old Brandon male suspect. He was charged with Sexual Assault and released for court on January 14th, 2019.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On 21 November 2018, at 12:03am, police stopped a vehicle in the 000’ block of 9th Street. Investigation found the operator, a 22 year old Brandon man, to be in possession of approximately 8 grams of cocaine and $9830 in cash. He was arrested for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking cocaine and Possession of Proceeds of Crime. He was released on police imposed conditions for court January 19th, 2019.

As of the end of this October, 63 people have been killed in motor vehicle collisions on public roadways in Manitoba. Manitoba Public Insurance, in partnership with its road safety partners, is hoping tomorrow’s annual National Day of Remembrance for road crash victims encourages all motorists to think road safety. “To know that 63 people this year have lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions is very concerning,” said Satvir Jatana, vice-president responsible for communications, Manitoba Public Insurance. “Distracted driving. Impaired driving. Not wearing a seatbelt. Driving too fast for road or weather conditions. These are the driving factors behind most road fatalities in Manitoba. Every single road death is a tragic and heartbreaking event that too often didn’t need to happen.” The National Day of Remembrance ─ which is spearheaded by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and recognized in all provinces and territories across Canada ─ is a reminder to all motorists that they must think about the consequences of their actions while behind the steering wheel. “The National Day of Remembrance raises awareness about the importance of road safety – a message that is important every single day of the year,” said Jatana. “Safe driving behaviour will lead to fewer collisions, deaths and injuries on our roadways.” In efforts to reduce the number of fatalities on Manitoba roadways, Manitoba Public Insurance recently launched its Save the 100 campaign aimed at eliminating fatal collisions by humanizing the lost lives behind the annual fatality numbers, and asking all drivers to take personal responsibility for how they drive, and the decisions they make behind the wheel. Front-line police officers are often first on the scene of a fatal crash. The emotional impact of a fatality reinforces their commitment to road safety. "Every four days, a police officer in Manitoba will be faced with the difficult task of having to tell loved ones that a family member – a son, a daughter, a spouse – has been killed as a result of collision,” said Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody, Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP and President of the Manitoba Association Chiefs of Police. “These visits by our officers are all too frequent, and is something that no family should ever have to go through. We remain committed to road safety so that one day, these visits can end. But we can’t do it alone, we need all Manitobans to make a personal commitment to slow down, drive sober, pay attention and to wear their seatbelts.” Manitoba Public Insurance’s ‘Friends for Life’ speaker series Working in partnership with the Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA) and Teens Against Drinking and Driving (TADD), Manitoba Public Insurance’s Friends for Life speaker series launches this month. Now an annual event in Manitoba, middle and high school students across the province will hear powerful and personal stories from speakers whose lives have been forever changed because of high-risk driving behaviour. More than 40 Manitoba schools and nearly 20,000 students will hear the presentations. “The ‘Friends for Life’ program is a grassroots program, with a message specifically aimed at young people who are new to driving,” said Jatana. “The three keynote speakers will deliver impactful presentations about the benefits of positive choices while behind the wheel.” Quick Facts Each year in Manitoba about 30 people are killed as a result of distracted driving A person is 35 times more likely to be killed and five times more likely to be seriously injured when not wearing a seatbelt Each year in Manitoba about 25 people are killed in alcohol related road crashes

The MBA program that Assiniboine Community College and Cape Breton University (CBU) are partnering to deliver is set to kick off on January 11, 2019. The two institutions jointly announced the partnership in June this past year to deliver CBU’s Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development at Assiniboine. “We’re thrilled to be at this milestone with our partners at CBU,” said Bobbie Robertson, Dean of Business at Assiniboine. “Continuing to advance business education offerings at Assiniboine is a priority within our School of Business, and partnerships such as this are one of the ways to present more opportunities for Manitobans.” CBU’s MBA in Community Economic Development blends curriculum found in traditional MBA programs with an emphasis on economic development, leadership, change management, and governance. “The program is designed for working people who need the flexibility to balance work, family and their studies,” said Barrie Riome, Director of the MBA program at CBU’s Shannon School of Business. He noted that face-to-face classes are scheduled over approximately 16 weekends a year. CBU offers its unique MBA degree in eight cities across Canada: Edmonton, Calgary, Kingston, Toronto, Brandon, Saskatoon, Whitehorse, and Sydney, with a 15-year track record delivering the program outside the CBU main campus. CBU continues to accept applications for the MBA program. Those interested in learning more may visit cbu.ca/mba.