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

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On September 5, 2018 about 11:30 AM, police attended an apartment in the 700 blk Franklin St regarding an intoxicated 20 year old male. He had consumed a large amount of alcohol and drugs. He was arrested and when searched several grams of cocaine were located on him.  He was lodged for Possession of a Controlled Substance.  He will be released in the morning when sober, to appear in court on November 8, 2018.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release Early Wednesday morning at approximately 4:06am, Brandon Police Service conducted a vehicle stop in the 1400 block of 13th Street. The female driver could not produce a driver’s license and claimed to be another person, unknown to her that person was a suspended driver. Upon learning she was being arrested for suspended driving, the female sped off, Police  located the vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 1400 block of 9th Street. Police learnt the identity of the driver and were allowed entry into the residence and located the female driver. A 25yr old Shoal Lake, Mb woman was arrested for Flight from Police, Public Mischief, Endorsed Warrant of Arrest for Theft Under and Breach of Recognizance (condition to abstain alcohol/drug) and lodge at BCC for Court in the morning.