Treaty One Territory, MB – Grand Chief Arlen Dumas of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) is requesting that people come forward with tips to support the search for missing Skownan citizen Dwayne Lavallee. The 21-year-old man has been missing from his First Nation since September. He was last seen in the Ebb and Flow First Nation on September 22, 2018. His family has been conducting a ground and air search for him since his disappearance. The Tarty-Lavallee family now have a cash reward of $10,000 available for anyone who can provide an exact location of their son. “The ongoing disappearances of our First Nations citizens in Manitoba are a serious concern,” stated Grand Chief Dumas. “I fully support the Tarty-Lavalllee family in their search for answers. It is heartbreaking to know they feel they need to come up with a cash reward to get answers. I am urging anyone with information about the disappearance of Dwayne Lavallee to come forward immediately so this family can take their son home. ”“The weather is changing quickly in Manitoba. Soon we will have snow on the ground and our search will become much more difficult,” said Kelly Lavallee, who is Dwayne’s mother. “I thank everyone who has supported our search today but I’m desperate to resolve this. My son is a good person who has a close and loving relationship with his family. We miss him dearly. I’m pleading with anyone who can help us to come forward with tips on where my son is located.” Even if they do not know of Lavallee’s whereabouts, Manitoba residents can continue to support the search for Dwayne Lavallee in a variety of ways. The family is accepting donations of cash, food for the search party, and more items. The family is also asking people with boats and quads from neighbouring communities to come and help with the search. If anyone wants to donate funds, they can send an e-transfer to Kelly_lavallee@hotmail.com. Concerned citizens can also find other ways to help by joining the Facebook group called “Bring Dwayne Lavallee Home.” A massive search party is planned for this weekend. Anyone is welcome to join the search party. The family asks you to meet at Ebb and Flow’s community hall—it’s a large building on located right on the highway into Ebb and Flow. Spokespersons from the Tarty-Lavallee family will be taking part in the search. Media are invited to interview them at the community hall at 1pm on Saturday, October 27. Anyone with tips should contact the family by email.

Noel Harding was about to enter a boxing ring in Mexico to be in one of the biggest fights in his life. Meanwhile back at home everything he has fought for over the two decades was burning to the ground. "As I was walking into the ring I found out the fire was happening and I knew best case scenario the building would be condemned but didn't expect to lose everything" said Harding. After several months, fundraising efforts from Jayson McCallum and Smoked and Sauced, a GOFUNDME page, Brandon Bobcats, and Career Connections/Food Truck Warz helped give Noel and his members money they could use to help re-open.   Noel did approach the City of Brandon with not a handout but rather an exchange.   "What I wanted was to give free training to people under the age of 29 in exchange to assist with operating costs but the City declined my proposal." ( Noel Harding looking at the damage from the fires in Downtown Brandon in May 2018 ) The former Compusmart and Best Sleep Centre are scheduled to open November 1st as the Brandon Boxing Club. Harding is very confident that the doors will be open and will be selling monthly memberships for $80.00 per month. Currently they will be using 4,000 square feet but have plans for bigger events. "We will be hosting our own events in the club and bringing people from out of the city and people from North Dakota...this will drive tourism to Brandon and as well to downtown".   Harding says boxing is tough enough to operate and I have to be a smart businessman and be innovative. The toughest day of his life is now turning a corner with this new facility and a new outlook. We at BDNMB.CA wish Noel and his staff all the best of luck.

Santa will be making his annual visit to the Wheat City during the Brandon Santa Parade which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November the 17th starting at 6:00 pm.  A variety of floats will be on-hand along the parade route which covers several blocks around Rosser and Princess Avenues.  All float entries will be considered for 6 different judging categories including  Best Parade Theme,  Best Decorated Vehicle and People's Choice.  Some of last year's winners include Full Tilt Towing & Transport for Best Parade Theme and 91.6 BOB FM for Best Decorated Vehicle. Parade spectators are encouraged to being a non perishable food item in support of Canada Post and their food drive. Parade Route

The province has made appointments to the boards of five regional health authorities, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “The health system relies on boards to guide the safety and quality of care that is available in communities across the province,” said Friesen. “I want to thank outgoing board members for their service and wish these appointees all the best as they take on these important roles.” The boards of regional health authorities are responsible for directing the management and affairs of the region to ensure the delivery and administration of health services. Appointments include: Northern Regional Health Authority Cal Huntley (Flin Flon): reappointment as chair; Carrie Atkinson (The Pas): reappointment as vice-chair; Anne Kenny Thompson (Lynn Lake): reappointment as a member; and Elaine Kobelka (The Pas): reappointment as a member. Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Margaret Mills (Pinawa): reappointment as chair; Oral Johnston (O’Hanly): reappointment as vice-chair; Judy Dunn (Dugald): reappointment as a member; Brian Magnusson (Winnipeg Beach): reappointment as a member; Amanda Stevenson (Lundar): reappointment as a member; Ruth Ann Furgala (Riverton): reappointment as a member; Laurie Andrews (East St. Paul): appointment as a member; and Judith Cameron (Gimli): appointment as a member. Southern Health-Santé Sud Abram Bergen (Kleefeld): reappointment as chair; Patricia Brennan (Oak Bluff): reappointment as a member; Ramona Coey (Lorette): reappointment as a member; Debbi Bergner-Fortier (Letellier): appointment as a member; and William Osachuk (Gardenton): appointment as a member. Prairie Mountain Regional Health Authority Mark Frison (Brandon): appointment as vice-chair; Gwendolyn Drul (Oakburn): reappointment as a member; Sandra Berry (Russell): appointment as a member; and Wade Schott (Roblin): appointment as a member. Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Wayne McWhirter (Winnipeg): appointment as vice-chair; Vera Houle (Winnipeg): appointment as the Seven Oaks Hospital representative; Jennifer Moncrieff (Winnipeg): appointment as a member; Kiran Kumedan (Winnipeg): reappointment as a member; Donald Lepp (Gonor): reappointment as a member; Dr. Judith Scanlan (Winnipeg): reappointment as a member; and Shannon Stefanson (Winnipeg): reappointment as a member.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On Thursday morning at approximately 10:11am, Police conducted a vehicle stop in the 1800 block of Middleton Avenue. While speaking with Police, a meth pipe fell out of the female driver’s pocket. The female was arrested and searched resulting in the recovery of approximately 3grams of Methamphetamines. A 30yr old Wellwood, Mb woman was arrested for Possession of a Control Substance and released to appear in Court on December 13th