Once again, the Riding Mountain National Park Film Festival (RMNPFF) will offer the Assiniboine Community College Digital Media Camp for youth this summer. Amidst the inspiring natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park, youth ages nine to 17 will learn the basics of film making from experienced film makers and create a short film in two days. Festival Director Steve Langston is pleased with the team set to work with youth is in the Keeseekowenin Sharing Lodge in Wasagaming, at 126 Ta-Wa-Pit Drive. The camp is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 19 and 20 and costs $100 per participant. Finished work from this camp will be screened at the festival, July 17 - 22. For more information or to register, visit rmnpfilmfest.ca/digital-media-camp. “We are excited to be a partner of the digital media camp for the fourth year running, welcoming kids from communities across southwestern Manitoba. Introducing creative young minds to careers and opportunities in film production and digital media is something we’re passionate about as a college,” said Danielle Adriaansen, Director of Public Affairs for Assiniboine Community College. Into its sixth year, RMNPFF continues to celebrate independent films in one of Canada’s most beautiful national parks. Langston noted the partnership with ACC makes it possible to offer an incredible opportunity for youth and promote excellence in the Manitoba film industry. “It’s pretty cool to see kids go from the camp into ACC’s Interactive Media Arts program, and then into the business. I think it helps build the industry and develop quality film makers,” he said. About the festival RMNPFF is an annual event screening films at different venues in RMNP and was created to motivate visitors to connect with their natural environment through the power of film and storytelling. The festival features documentaries focusing on environmentalism, adventure and local interest, plus the Popular Taste for Film event. Check the RMNPFF website at www.rmnpfilmfest.ca for a soon-to be released movie and activity schedule.

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Police responded to a domestic incident at a residence in the 1000 block of Patricia Avenue. The male victim had been assaulted and fallen into a fridge and was transported to the Brandon Regional Health Centre with minor injuries. A 57-year-old Brandon women was arrested for Assault and released to appear in Court in July.

Brandon Police Service Media Release Thefts from  Vehicles  A number of thefts from vehicles occurred overnight on Friday night that were reported to police on Saturday.  At least seven vehicles were rummaged through with a number of items taken ranging from wallets and cash to miscellaneous items.  In all cases, the vehicles were left unlocked.  Police are reminding the public to lock vehicles and keep valuable items out of sight.

Brandon Police Service Media Release The Brandon Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in regards to a Hit and Run with a Pedestrian. At 11:39 a.m., Police received a report of a Motor Vehicle versus Pedestrian hit and run. The investigation revealed that at approximately 2:15 a.m., a male was struck by a vehicle while walking down the back lane in the 100 block between 2nd and 3rd street. The suspect vehicle failed to remain at the scene. A 37-year-old Brandon man attended to the Brandon Regional Health Centre with several non-life threatening injuries. At this time Police do not have any suspects in relation to this occurrence. The Brandon Police Service are requesting that anyone that has any information regarding this incident contact the Police Service at 204-729-2345 or Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477.

In accordance with provisions of The Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Act, a report has been prepared disclosing compensation paid to all members of Council of The City of Brandon, and a list of officers or employees who received compensation from The City of Brandon in excess of $50,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017. The list is available for viewing in the City of Brandon Legislative Services Office, 2nd Floor, 410 – 9th Street, Brandon, MB during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:15 p.m to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The report can also be viewed as a PDF on the City website at the following link: http://www.brandon.ca/corporate-information/compensation-disclosure-report or by visiting the City of Brandon’s Open Government website, located at http://opengov.brandon.ca/.