Brandon, MB – As it works to update and develop a 20-year vision for recreation and community facilities, the City of Brandon has launched an online survey in order to better understand how its residents use recreation facilities and what is important to them, now and into the future. The City of Brandon is currently updating its 2007 Brandon Recreation Facilities Master Plan in order to guide the provision of recreation facilities such as community centres, arenas, pools, sports fields, trails and courts, through the next 20 years and beyond. This Master Plan Update Project has been spurred by a number of factors, including Brandon’s steady and healthy population growth, which includes new residents from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as the reality that some of Brandon’s recreation infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life-cycle and must be updated to support changes in demographics, accessibility requirements, and newer recreation use trends. Working with HTFC Planning & Design and other professionals, City of Brandon administration are engaging with recreation facilities user groups and numerous other stakeholders to determine what is working well and what may require change. An online survey has also been launched seeking feedback on how recreation facilities are used and viewed in the community, and if these facilities need to change or be updated for future needs. All members of the community, whether they actively engage in recreational programming or not, are encouraged to take a few moments to complete the survey, which will remain available on the City of Brandon website until late-January. Paper copies of the survey are also available for community members via the City of Brandon’s Community Services Department, contact information for which can be found on the Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan Project webpage. “Undeniably, Brandon’s recreation and community facilities contribute to the enjoyment and quality-of-life for residents and visitors alike, and the City of Brandon wants to ensure that future investments will serve the best interests of the community as a whole for years to come,” says City of Brandon Director of Community Services Perry Roque. “Once updated, our Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan will be an important tool in forwarding the community’s vision for recreation, with policies that align with the vision, the City’s growth and provision of recreation facilities, and for guiding future investment for recreation. Specifically, we will use the plan to prioritize capital projects and, ultimately, create a municipal recreation philosophy for the City and the whole community to embrace and follow.” Roque notes that, in addition to the survey, the City of Brandon will be hosting a pair of community workshops early in 2019, at which all members of the public will be encouraged to attend and share their recreation and community facilities experiences. Following review of all input, it is anticipated the proposed Recreation and Community Facilities Master Plan Update will be presented to Brandon City Council for consideration next spring.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On Sunday morning at approximately 07:52am, Police were requested to attend to a residence in the 100 block of 22nd Street for a female who had been stabbed multiple times in the arms, legs and mid-section. Police learned several items including the victim’s vehicle were stolen at the same time. Police believed two male suspects were involved and may be armed with firearm. A male suspect was identified and Police learned he was at a residence on Cornwallis Crescent. Police were preparing a search warrant for the residence. At approximately 6:10pm, the suspect was observed leaving the residence on Cornwallis Crescent. Police conducted a high risk vehicle stop and the suspect was arrested. A 24yr old male was lodged at BCC to appear in Court on November 26th. The investigation has revealed the suspect arrested acted alone in committing these offences. Police have recovered the vehicle and other stolen items.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release On Monday morning at approximately 00:56am, Police conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle in the 800 block of Pacific Avenue. The male passenger, a 32yr old Brandon man, was arrested under the LGCA for unlawful transportation of liquor. Police observed crystal meth and a pill bottle beside the passenger. The pill bottle contained Hydromorphone. Police conducted a search of the vehicle and located more drugs in the center console of the vehicle. The male driver, a 28yr old Forrest, Mb man, was arrested under the CSDA. Police located 56 grams of Cocaine, 21 grams of Crystal Meth, 90 pills of Gabapentin and 10 pills of Hydromorphone. The male passenger was arrested for possession of crystal meth, cocaine, Gabapentin and Hydromorphone and released to appear in Court on January 10th 2019. The male driver was arrested for possession of crystal meth and cocaine and released to appear in Court on January 10th 2019

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release A 22 year old Brandon Male has been charged with numerous offences relating to ongoing investigations.  The male was located in a residence by police and arrested for an Assault with a weapon charge.  At the time of his arrest he was found to be concealing a knife contrary to a recognizance that he is on.  Additional charges of Theft Under $5000 were laid for an incident which occurred on November 22nd.  This male has been remanded into custody with the likelihood that additional charges will be laid in the coming days.  

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release On Friday evening, police responded to an assault call in the 1200 block of Lorne Ave East. Police located a female who reported that her boyfriend had just assaulted her, and officers located the male suspect in the area. A 25-year old male from Brandon was arrested for Domestic Assault. He was later released for court on December 20th, 2018. Early Saturday morning around 2:30am, police were called to a report of an assault in progress inside a residence in the 300 block of 18th Street. Officers attended and the disturbance was still ongoing inside. Police arrested a 24-year old male from Brandon for Domestic Assault. He was highly intoxicated and was lodged at the Brandon Correctional Centre to appear in court this morning.