Possess Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose / Possession of Prohibited Weapon On December 3rd at 11:43AM while patrolling in the 100 block of 5th St, a vehicle with unregistered plates was spotted by a BPS member. A traffic stop was conducted in the 500 block of Princess Ave and the driver wasn’t able to produce identification. A throwing style knife was seen on the floor and through further search of the vehicle a pair of nun chucks were located as well. The 25-year-old male is from Ontario. He was held in detention cells with court in the morning on December 4th, 2025. Drive While Suspended / Failure to Comply with Undertaking / Resist Arrest On December 4th at 1:15AM police conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of 15th Street with a Manitoba plated truck. A 35-year-old male driver tried fleeing on foot. He was apprehended a short distance away and was combative and resistant. The male was found to be a suspended driver and bound by an Undertaking with a No Contact Condition of the passenger in the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were arrested, held in BPS detention cells and will attend court in the morning on December 4th, 2024.  

On December 2nd at 3:09AM a 32-year-old woman called from a hotel in the 800 block of Middleton Avenue stating that her 45-year-old male ex-partner had assaulted her and wasn’t letting her leave. The male had punched the female in the stomach three times after she declined sleeping with him. He is bound by two probation orders and a release order, each of which contain a No Contact Condition. The male was arrested in the parking lot and held in detention cells for court in the morning on December 2nd, 2024.

Manitobans are now better able to plan safe winter travel thanks to “Track My Plow”, a new snowplow tracking feature that provides real-time updates on Manitoba 511, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced today. “Manitobans know that winter storms are a part of our lives and the new Track My Plow app will help Manitobans plan their winter commutes without having to even look out the window,” said Naylor. “Track My Plow will not only save drivers time but will help improve the safety of Manitoba’s roads during winter. I’d like to thank our snowplow operators, who are out in all sorts of weather to clear our highways, for their hard work.” The new tracking feature, available on Manitoba 511’s website and smartphone app, will allow users to track active snowplows and where they have been for the past two hours. When combined with descriptions of road conditions and closures, drivers can make informed decisions before travelling this winter. “CAA Manitoba congratulates the Manitoba government on the launch of this new technology, which we believe will be welcomed by Manitobans as they navigate our roads, streets and highways this winter,” said Ewald Friesen, manager of government and community relations, CAA Manitoba. “We are in full support of innovations that increase road safety in our province. As part of our road safety advocacy, we remind motorists that planning your route is one of the most effective ways to avoid needing a tow and avoiding the dangers of being stranded. We believe that this app can significantly help drivers make informed decisions to safely reach their destinations.” For more information on Manitoba’s Multi-Year Infrastructure Investment Strategy, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/mti/myhis/index.html. Up-to-date information on highway conditions including detours, restrictions and road closures is available at www.manitoba511.ca/ or by calling 511. The Manitoba 511 app is available for download in the Apple Store and Google Play: www.manitoba511.ca/about/mobileapp.

Photo: Assiniboine College News The McCain Foundation has donated $200,000 to Assiniboine College to support the expansion of its greenhouse facilities. This generous contribution follows a commitment of $100,000 to the college’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture earlier this year. “The McCain Foundation is proud to support initiatives that recognize the environment, and promote sustainable practices,” said Ann Evans, Chairperson of The McCain Foundation. “With this $200,000 donation, we are investing in hands-on learning experiences and supporting agriculture programming at Assiniboine, helping to build a strong, sustainable future for agriculture in Manitoba and beyond.” The greenhouse expansion, located at the college’s North Hill campus, will connect existing spaces such as the grow plots, orchard, and weed identification garden to provide students with a comprehensive environment for hands-on learning. Through the expansion of the greenhouse, students will gain access to state-of-the-art facilities, spaces and equipment that will allow faculty and students to expand their work in addressing industry demands and tackling challenges at both local and global levels. “As part of the college’s Applied Research Strategy, the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment works to address sector challenges and respond to industry needs,” said Dr. Nicole Gaudette, Dean of the Edwards School at Assiniboine. “Collaboration with industry partners, like The McCain Foundation, is vital for our students' success. This support will not only support the expansion of our greenhouse facilities, but also enable students to be a part of industry-driven projects that equip them with the skills needed for green-collar jobs to contribute to a low-emissions economy. We extend our thanks once again to The McCain Foundation for their recognition and support.” Assiniboine continues to advance the future of agriculture through initiatives like the greenhouse expansion, an integral complement to the future Prairie Innovation Centre that will expand infrastructure further, and introduce new programs that drive growth, innovation, and sustainability within the agriculture sector. The Prairie Innovation Centre will serve as the central hub for agricultural education, applied research and innovation at Assiniboine, enabling enhanced opportunities to strengthen industry partnerships.

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “Wanted By Police”: Raj PATEL FOR Impaired Driving, Flight from Police, Fail to Attend Court  On July 11th, 2023, Raj PATEL was operating a motor vehicle while impaired and fled from police to avoid arrest. PATEL was arrested and released, however has failed to attend court. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Raj PATEL as his whereabouts are unknown at this time. ****************************************************************************** CRIME OF THE WEEK for November 29th, 2024 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Mischief to Property.  On November 14th, 2024, two males were caught on video surveillance throwing a bottle and smashing the window at a residence located in 1500 block of Stickney Avenue. The suspect did not make entry and fled on foot prior to police arrival. ************** If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display.  Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous.  Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.