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,” said Friesen.  “Our government congratulates the new members on their appointments and have faith they will excel in their new roles.” The review board hears applications regarding decisions about specific aspects of the admission and treatment of patients in a designated psychiatric facility. There are 27 members of the board, which is broken down to include eight lawyers, 11 psychiatrists and eight public members.  A quorum for a review board hearing, which under The Mental Health Act must begin within 21 days of an application being received, includes a lawyer to chair the hearing, as well as a psychiatrist and a public member. Today’s appointments include six lawyers and six public members.  Lawyers appointed are Norm Sims (QC) of Minnedosa and five Winnipeg attorneys:  Krista Boryskavich, Ceci Kaufman (QC), Christopher Kozier, Robert Olson and Kyle Mirecki. New public members to the board are Aline Nostedt and Pamela McCallum Beazley of Winnipeg, as well as Brandon’s Maureen Stitt, Sharon Bissonnette of Dugald, Steinbach resident Candice Cancade and Treena Ross of Fraserwood. The new appointees were appointed to two- and three-year terms.  The start dates and terms for the appointments have been staggered to allow for the uninterrupted continuation of the board’sday-to-day operations, Friesen said. The minister thanked outgoing board members for their service and dedication.

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, occupant restraint use (seatbelts), aggressive driving and distracted driving; the main causes of death and injury on Canadian highways.

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, 3 grams of cocaine and approximately $300 of cash on his person. A 46yr old Brandon man was arrested and lodged at BCC to appear in Court on October 03rd.

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, 2018, Carberry RCMP received a request to assist the Brandon Police Service to check on the well-being of a 29-year-old female and her two children. The two children were not returned to their father following a legal parental visit with their mother. The children were dropped off by their father at school on September 26, 2018, and were to spend the next two days with their mother. When their father attended the school to pick up the children on September 28, he was informed that his children were not there and had not been in school on September 27 or 28. Officers have been actively searching for Melaina Chartier, 8, and Colton Nordstrom, 6, both from Brandon, since that date. Their mother, Jessica Chartier, 29, is wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant of arrest for Abduction. She is believed to be with the children and driving a grey 2016 Chrysler 200, with Manitoba licence plate: GJX890. Jessica Chartier is described as Caucasian, 5'7", 150 pounds, with black or blonde hair and brown eyes. The Manitoba RCMP is now asking for public assistance in locating the two children. Colton is described as 3-3.5 feet tall, with blonde hair and wearing dark-framed, round glasses. Melaina is described as 3.5-4 feet tall, with dark shoulder-length hair. Jessica and her children were last seen on the evening of October 1, 2018, in Virden, Manitoba. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release An ongoing investigation from September 07th , a theft of liquor from an establishment in the 800 block 18th Street North, Police viewed surveillance video and identified the male suspect. On Monday, Police located, arrested and released a 40yr old Brandon man to appear in Court on October 18th