At around 1:50am Sunday morning, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the 800 block of 23rd St for a fire in a two-story house. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered a fully involved house fire, with strong winds pushing flames and heat towards a neighboring house to the north. Firefighter/paramedics acted quickly to protect that neighboring house from the raging inferno feet away, and started attempting to knock down the flames in the house where the fire originated. Efforts to combat and control the fire were hampered by strong winds, which were fanning the flames, and spreading flames into hard-to-reach areas of the house. Manitoba Hydro was called in to help shut off power and gas to the residence, in order for fire crews to be safer on scene, and gain better access to the house. 23rd St from College Ave to Park Ave was closed, as well as Park Ave from 22nd St to 24th St was closed. The Office of the Fire Commissioner was on scene to investigate. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the fire. Update... fire crews cleared at around 6:30am.  Photos by Liam Pattison Photography.

Friday afternoon just before 3:00, a two vehicle collision occurred in the intersection of 1st St North and Kirkcaldy Dr., near the Brandon Correctional Centre. A small SUV and a fire truck were the two vehicles involved in the collision. Air bags were deployed in the small SUV. Traffic going northbound on 1st St N. was rerouted, as well as traffic going eastbound towards Veterans Way was rerouted. One person was transported to hospital. Photos by Liam Pattison Photography.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On September 6, 2018 at approx. 10:45 AM police received a report that a person was inside a property in the 3600 Centennial. The suspect was not allowed in the property. Police attended and located the suspect a short distance away. The 31 year old female with no fixed address was arrested on some outstanding warrants as well as the new charge for unlawfully in a dwelling house. She was lodged to appear in court in the AM.

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) (Oct. 1 – 7) is an annual national public education campaign designed to raise awareness to the reality of mental illness.  World Mental Health Day is October 10 which is designated as a day to raise awareness on mental health issues.   Approximately 7 million Canadians – 20 percent of us – live with mental health problems, mental illness or addiction.  Too often it’s kept hidden because of the associated stigma and discrimination.  Self care and open communication are important factors for improving personal resilience.  We want YOU to take time for YOU!   In line with the above two initiatives, please join Healthy Brandon and community partners Prairie Mountain Health and City of Brandon, in an effort to raise awareness and end the stigma associated with mental illness at their FREE Men’s Health Focused Event – Men’s “Check” In, Thursday, Oct. 4, 6 – 9 pm in the MNP Hall, Keystone Centre.  Keynote speaker is Craig Heisinger, Asst. General Manager of the Winnipeg Jets who will speak on Project 11 – Rick Rypien Story.  FREE admission, FREE food and mingling time with a wide array of health professionals for men’s health screening.  Grand prize draws for signed Jets and Wheat Kings jerseys.  Tickets are limited.   Reserve your spot now – (204) 578-2196 or email:  mhellyer@pmh-mb.ca

Eight new large recycling bins are now available for residents to drop off acceptable recycling materials.  A new permanent recycling depot has been established on the keystone Centre grounds in the south end (Richmond Avenue entrance). A list of what can and cannot be recycled in Brandon can be found at http://www.brandon.ca/…/Sa…/Brandon_Recycling_Guide_MMSM.pdf A full list of other recycling drop-off locations in our community can be found at http://www.brandon.ca/…/collecti…/recycling/recycling-depots