Local News

Brandon, MB – Work continues by the City of Brandon’s Emergency Response Team and the various agencies and organizations involved in the response to structure fires in downtown Brandon that destroyed three commercial buildings and left a multi-floor residential complex heavily damaged this past Victoria Day long weekend. Brandon Fire and Emergency Services personnel remain… May 23, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 6:50 p.m., Police received a report that a male was attempting to steal a locked bicycle in the laneway of the 1400 Block Pacific Avenue. Officers attended and located the man in possession of the bicycle as well as a set of bolt cutters and a large knife.… May 23, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Monday night, Police responded to two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 18th Street and Princess Avenue. A male driver from one of the vehicles fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a short distance away and displayed signs of impairment. The male was transported to… May 22, 2018

One of Noel Harding's worst nightmares happened.  Noel was about 2000 miles from home, preparing for the largest fight of his professional boxing career, when he learned that the weekend's devastating fires had all but wiped out his Brandon Boxing Club.   He was in Guadalajara, Mexico about to enter the ring when he got the news.  Noel… May 22, 2018

At around 9:20 Sunday evening, fire and police responded to 940 Douglas St. for a reported vehicle fire. The vehicle was on fire in Accel Towing and Transport’s lot. This was the second vehicle fire of the day for fire crews. No neighbouring structures were affected and no injuries occurred. The fire was put out within minutes.  Photos by:… May 21, 2018