Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release An ongoing Police investigation revealed between May 12th 2014 and November 5th 2016, a male suspect was an employee with local company in Brandon and was responsible for sales and book keeping. Over a period of approximately two and half years, he made multiple personal purchases and paid for them with the company bank account. The male suspect also applied for a truck loan using the financial information of the company’s owner. On Thursday, a 37yr old Brandon man was arrested and released to appear in Court on November 29th

Emergency crews and Manitoba Hydro crews were kept busy throughout Wednesday as multiple calls came in for downed power lines, likely due to the large dump of wet snow. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of downed power lines in the back lane between Queens Ave and Aster Cres near Meadows School. Downed power lines could be seen arching and smoking while resting on and near objects in the back lane. Manitoba Hydro, as well as Westman Cable and MTS were called in to assess the situation, and the scene was handed off to them by fire crews. Fire crews were on scene from about 3:50 to 5:20 in the afternoon.   Photos by: Liam Pattison Photography.

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.