Charges laid following nine hour standoff
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Brandon Police Service Media Release As a result of continued investigation, Police arrested the 43-year-man involved in the Emergency Response incident that began on May 1st and carried over to May 2nd. The man barricaded himself in a residence in the 1500 Block of Louise Avenue while Police were investigating a complaint of Uttering Threats. The man…
8th Street Bridge Design Options
Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon is inviting the community to view conceptual designs for an active transportation/pedestrian corridor proposed to take the place of the former 8th Street vehicle bridge at a public open house later this month. Running parallel to the recent demolition process of Brandon’s age-expired 8th Street bridge structure has…
Large police presence near 15th St & Louise Ave
There has been a large police presence in and around Louise Avenue and 15th Street for the last several hours. BFES was called in for standby as well. At one point BPS could be heard trying to make contact with someone inside a house. No other details are known at this time. We will update the…
Government Funds 60 New Paramedic Positions in Rural Manitoba
BRANDON—The Manitoba government is moving forward with plans to enhance the province’s emergency medical services (EMS) system by providing funding for 60 new, full-time paramedic positions, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. “The investment in 60 new full-time paramedic positions will ensure highly skilled professionals are available for emergency dispatch and…
Shed and tree fire Monday afternoon
Just before 2:00 this afternoon, BFES and BPS responded to the parking lot of 11 Cornell Bay for a shed and trees on fire. When fire crews arrived, a shed and evergreen trees were on fire, with the fire spreading to a neighbouring yard. Other buildings and vehicles were in danger from the fire as well, but…
