Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release Just before 12 p.m. on Monday afternoon Police responded to a residence after receiving a call from the female victim indicating that her ex-boyfriend had just choked her, made numerous threats and then stole her vehicle. The male suspect was not on scene when Police arrived however he was eventually located and after a brief foot pursuit was apprehended, charged and lodged at the Brandon Correctional Centre to appear in Court Tuesday. The stolen vehicle was also found abandoned in a residential area.

Brandon University News Release Dr. Heather Duncan has been re-appointed to a second term as Brandon University’s Dean of Education. The re-appointment was confirmed at the most recent meeting of BU’s Board of Governors. Dr. Heather Duncan “I am delighted by Dr. Duncan’s re-appointment,” said BU Interim President Dr. Steve Robinson. “She has been a devoted and inspiring leader as Dean of Education, bringing thoughtfulness and energy to the role. Both across the campus and in the community, she is a welcome presence and a tremendous positive force for education. I am very much looking forward to her next five years.” Dr. Duncan is a BU alumna whose entire career has been spent in education. She began her first term as Dean of Education at Brandon University in 2013, and has also taken on the roles of acting Vice-President Academic (2014-15) and Associate Vice-President Research (2016-18) during that time. Prior to that she was Associate Department Head of Professional Studies, a large graduate department at the University of Wyoming, and also served as a high school principal at Erickson Collegiate in Manitoba, and a high school chemistry teacher in Scotland. Dr. Duncan’s Ph.D. in educational administration is from the University of Saskatchewan, her master’s degree is from Brandon University, and her bachelor’s degree in pure science is from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. She was editor of the Rural Educator Journal from 2009 to 2014. Her research interests include distance, rural and indigenous education, professional development, and leadership — areas in which she has published and presented widely. During the first five years of Dr. Duncan’s term as dean, the Faculty of Education has accomplished a lot, and she is quick to say that much of that credit goes to faculty and staff members. “I count myself very fortunate to continue to work with such a dedicated and professional team of educators and staff that has put in tremendous effort to make the Faculty of Education an excellent environment for student learning,” Dr. Duncan said. “Across all our programs, Physical Education, Joint Department of Music Education, the After-degree in Education, the Integrated, PENT, and Graduate programs, we have seen tremendous student and faculty success. I congratulate every member of the team, thank them very much for their support over the past five years, and am looking forward to the future.” Under Dr. Duncan’s leadership, the Faculty of Education has restructured the organization of departments so that faculty now has ownership and provides leadership in its curriculum areas. One priority has been enhancing the student experience. The faculty initiated its first Academic Plan for Education in 2015, with the mission statement “Your Learning is our Passion: We mentor educators to thrive as caring and engaged innovators in diverse communities.” This mission statement has guided their actions in revising the Integrated B.A./B.Ed. program to engage and support beginning students, in embracing new delivery modes for our master’s program to accommodate the needs of students in remote areas, and in building strong partnerships with school divisions and Indigenous communities. Dr. Duncan says that the Faculty of Education’s goals for the future are to continue to build relationships and partnerships with external community members; to continue to revise programs so that the teachers developed at BU are well equipped to meet diverse societal needs; and lastly to continue to develop graduate and postgraduate level programming. After a period of extensive hiring, the faculty’s research base has grown, several of its members hold tri-council grants, and the faculty sees itself well-positioned and highly equipped to deliver additional quality programs.

Source:  Brandon Police Service Media Release As a result of an ongoing investigation the Brandon Police Service arrested 3 individuals and seized approximately 136 grams of Methamphetamine with a street value of over $27000. Police initiated the arrest when the suspect vehicle involved was parked at a business located in the 200 Block of 17th street North. Two suspects were arrested and a search of the vehicle resulted in approximately 131 grams of Methamphetamine being located along with other drug related paraphernalia. In relation to this investigation a female suspect was also arrested at a residence located in the 1400 Block of Pacific Avenue. At the time of arrest she was found to have approximately 5 grams of Methamphetamine as well as a Conducted Energy Weapon, approximately $1400 cash and other drug related paraphernalia. As a result a 32-year-old Brandon man and a 32-year-old Brandon women were charged for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Proceeds of Crime. Both were lodged at the Brandon Correctional Centre to appear in Court Monday. The passenger of the vehicle, a 36-year-old woman from Winnipeg Manitoba, was arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine and later released to appear in Court in August.

Brandon, MB – The City of Brandon and the Brandon Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, along with their many event sponsors, invite all members of the public to attend the 17th annual Doors Open Brandon weekend July 20th to 22nd for a unique chance to travel back in time and immerse themselves in the community’s architectural, cultural and nature-based beginnings. This year’s Doors Open Brandon weekend event offers a mix of FREE self-guided and guided walking heritage tours, featuring a total of 18 heritage properties, five local museums, two City of Brandon civic buildings and the Brandon's Indigenous Peoples Site at the A.R McDiarmid Civic Complex. Returning for another year is local historian David McConkey’s popular walking tour, this time offering a guided journey through the Brandon Municipal Cemetery, which, in the final year of the First World War centenary, will seek to remember those caught in the conflict. Coming on board this year to offer a new guided walking tour is naturalist David Barnes, who will take participants on a nature history walk through the Assiniboine Food Forest Inc., a natural area in Brandon’s east end which includes a pond/wetland and spring-fed creek, an ancient oak wooded area, AFFI's community orchard, a prairie wildflower garden, and a working sugar bush. A full list of Doors Open Brandon tour locations and participant details can be found on the Heritage Brandon website at http://www.heritagebrandon.ca/doors-open. Self-guided tours can be taken at participating locations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, while participants of the civic building tours and the above mentioned pair of guided walking tours will want to take note of listed tour times and attendance requirements. “As always, our Doors Open Brandon event aims to offers something for everyone, ranging from a ‘go-at-your-own-pace’ list of historical properties to visit, to a more structured schedule of programmed tours,” notes City of Brandon Heritage Marketing Coordinator Shelby Nohr. “We invite all members of the public to take the opportunity offered to discover these buildings and historical sites, which are just as vibrant and valued today as they were when they first came into being.” Nohr adds that interested history buffs will not want to miss the Doors Open Brandon kick-off event, which is set to take place on Friday, July 20th beginning at 6 p.m. at the A.R. McDiarmid Civic Complex, located at 638 Princess Avenue. “In addition to a double documentary screening by local archivist and documentary producer Tom Mitchell, we are pleased to be hosting the premiere of Brandon musician Brent White’s original song, ‘Snow Train 1916’, which he was inspired to write after attending a previous Doors Open Brandon event. This will be a ‘don’t-miss’ evening, so we hope everyone will help us kick things off on Friday and then take in all that the Doors Open Brandon weekend has to offer,” concludes Nohr. Complete Doors Open Brandon information is now available on the Heritage Brandon website, though individuals may also pick up a complimentary paper passport booklet at Brandon City Hall (410-9th Street), the Riverbank Discovery Centre (545 Conservation Drive), or at Heritage Co-op (1035 Richmond Avenue). Meanwhile, individuals interested in learning more about 2018’s Open Garden Tours – which have been scheduled for their own weekend this year on July 14th & 15th - may contact the City of Brandon’s Community Development Section by calling 204-729-2257 or by emailing k.macdonald@brandon.ca.

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living has issued a heat advisory for the province of Manitoba. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting high temperatures and humidity in Manitoba over the next several days, particularly in southern and central Manitoba.  Heat warnings have been issued for southern Manitoba, as well as the communities of The Pas, Wanless and Westray and the Clearwater Lake Provincial Park.  Heat may expand into other areas of Manitoba tomorrow, with humidex values expected to exceed 40 Cin some areas of the province. Manitobans are reminded to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness. Everyone is at risk for the effects of heat.  However, during a period of prolonged heat, older adults, people with chronic illness and people living alone have a particularly high risk for heat illness, especially if they are living in an urban area or do not have air conditioning.  Others at greater health risks to heat include infants and young children and people who work or exercise in the heat. Take care of yourself and others.  Regularly check on neighbours, friends and older family members, especially those who are ill or living alone, to make sure they are cool and drinking water. Visiting is best because it is easier to identify signs of heat illness that could be missed over the phone. Never leave people or pets alone in a parked vehicle or direct sunlight. If a person has many of the following symptoms, their body may be overheating and at risk of heat illness or heat stroke: headache; red, hot and dry skin; dizziness; confusion; nausea; rapid weak pulse; and a complete or partial loss of consciousness. The longer a person’s body temperature is above 40 C (105 F), the greater the likelihood of permanent effects or death. If these symptoms occur, immediately move to a cool place and drink water. Emergency medical care may be needed depending on the severity of symptoms.  If someone has a high body temperature, is unconscious or is confused, call for help.  While waiting, cool the person right away by moving them to a cool place, applying cold water to large areas of the skin or clothing and fanning the person as much as possible. Heat illnesses are preventable.  The health effects of heat can be reduced by: drinking plenty of liquids, especially water, before feeling thirsty; wearing loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat; planning outdoor activities during cooler times of the day; limiting alcohol consumption; avoiding sun exposure and considering cancelling or rescheduling outdoor activities; going to a cool place such as a mall, community centre, public library or place of worship; taking a cool shower or bath; and blocking sun out by closing awnings, curtains or blinds during the day. Regularly updated weather forecasts are available from Environment and Climate Change Canada at: http://weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html. For more information on heat and health, call Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1‑888‑315‑9257 (toll-free).  Or, visit: Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Livingwww.manitoba.ca/health/publichealth/environmentalhealth/heat.html; Health Canadawww.healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/environment-environnement/sun-soleil/heat-extreme-chaleur-eng.php; or www.safemanitoba.com for workplace concerns.