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At about 2:00 this afternoon, Brandon Fire and Emergency Services and Brandon Police Service responded to the south side of Victoria Landing for a fully involved shed fire, with fire spreading rapidly to Victoria Landing. As fire crews arrived, wind was blowing smoke and fire towards Victoria Landing, which caught the southeast corner of the 4-story retirement… May 12, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release  Just prior to 11:00 PM last night a male in his mid-30’s was stabbed in the neck after an altercation in the 900 Block of Rosser Avenue.  The suspect, a 32-year old female from Brandon was arrested a short time later near the scene.  The victim was transported to BRHC… May 12, 2018

Brandon Police Service Media Release On May 9th at approximately 3:15 a.m., a male contacted Police from the hospital and advised that he was sexually assaulted by a female in his apartment. Officers attended the apartment and located the suspect who was found to be in breach of numerous Court ordered conditions. The suspect was arrested… May 11, 2018

Nearly $16 million in specialized medical equipment will be purchased and installed at health-care facilities in Winnipeg, Brandon and Portage la Prairie, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “We are investing in the replacement of aging equipment to ensure reliable services, which helps reduce waits for Manitobans,” said Goertzen.  “This new… May 11, 2018

Last night a fire completely destroyed a home in Dauphin on 5th Avenue S.W.  Neighbors called 911 to report the fire.  There was no injuries reported as no one was in the home at the time of the blaze.  Firefighters battled the fire for nearly an hour.  An investigation determined the fire to be accidental, (electrical in… May 10, 2018